Connally draws crowd at Barre GOP dinner in 1970s Vermont
Former Texas governor John B. Connally spoke to 900 Republicans at Barre Auditorium urging constitutional reform. He proposed term limits for president and legislators and called for renewed party unity while dodging questions about presidential bids. He predicted Ronald Reagan might enter soon and offered cautious support to the President.
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White House shakeup rocks Ford administration
President Ford fired Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger and CIA Director William Colby amid a dispute over detente. Kissinger relinquished NSC chair, and Donald Rumsfeld was named as a possible next defense chief. Rockefeller withdrew as running mate, signaling a broad transition with more changes likely.
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Rockefeller bows out as Ford veep pick in 76 race
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller informs President Ford he does not want to be considered for the 1976 Republican vice presidential nomination. He will continue to serve as VP while Ford consolidates his campaign and pursues the nomination.
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East West cooperation urged to solve national energy crisis
Vermont Governor Thomas Salmon warned that regional feuds between Eastern and Western states would stall energy solutions. He urged cross regional cooperation, noting Eastern universities finance and fuel Western industry while Western energy drives Eastern markets. Salmon chairs both governors conferences and spoke at a Western state legislators meeting, stressing interdependence and shared national goals.
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Ford cancels public engagements amid reshuffle shock
Washington reports President Ford cancelled all scheduled public events as White House staff meetings took priority. Ford reportedly fired top adviser James Schlesinger, a move kept quiet by White House press secretary Ren Nessen who declined to comment.
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Udall pushes Vermont to back conservation economics
Arizona Congressman Morris K. Udall spoke at the Woodstock Inn before about 200 people at a VNRC fund-raiser, arguing environmental protection creates jobs. He noted environmental laws have added one million jobs and urged activists to fight back against a negative image while preparing for a potential Vermont presidential primary bid.
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Lebanon leaders seek to ease civil strife
In the Inside section notes Lebanon's leaders move to quell sectarian violence as regional tensions rise. The piece highlights efforts by officials to ease clashes and restore order amid political pressure and public unrest.
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