Democrats head for 1974 sweep despite Watergate gloom
Washington reports Democrats forecast a broad 1974 victory in Congress and state houses, with a UPI poll predicting gains of five governorships, five Senate seats and at least 20 House seats. Ford appeals for turnout clash with bad weather and Watergate fallout while Republicans seek a strong GOP vote to counter the trend.
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Miners Walkout Signals Possible crippling strike
United Mine Workers officials walked out on what coal mine executives called the best contract offer in any major industry. A strike could cripple industry and cause electric shortages this winter. If the union strikes, up to 1 million jobs could be at risk as utilities and steel producers face coal shortages.
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Bennington Voters Turn Out Steadily In Cold Weather
Despite rain and cold, residents flocked to Bennington Elementary as three polling sites eased lines. Acting Board chair Joseph Carroll noted the morning turnout was strong with about 25 people waiting at opening and polls to stay open until 7 pm.
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Father charged with murder in Halloween cyanide death
In Pasadena Texas police charged 39-year-old Robert Clark O Bryan with murder by poison after 8-year-old Timothy Mark O Bryan died from a cyanide candy straw. Four other cyanide filled straws were found. the father claimed his son begged for a treat. Authorities said the investigation was exhaustive and ongoing.
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R. E. Rhodes
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Memo on hush money and pardons in Watergate affair
A 1972 memo by E. Howard Hunt about promises of hush money and pardons for Watergate burglars surfaces in the cover-up trial after a two year delay. Prosecutor James F. Neal calls it a bomb shell. the document implies administration failures in providing financial support legal defense and pardons. The memo dated November 14 1972 names commitments including financial support legal defense fees pardons rehabilitation and was concealed by William O. Bittman until recently.
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John D. Ehrlichman
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Inside Midwest farmers slaughter more animals
A brief look at farm practices in the Midwest shows continued animal slaughter trends and their impact on local agriculture. The column notes evolving farming dynamics and economic pressures faced by growers.
Salmon Likely Wins Vermont Governor Race In Blowout
Governor Thomas P Salmon, the Democratic incumbent, is expected to win reelection by a wide margin over Republican House Speaker Walter Kennedy. Polls show Salmon ahead by over 20 points, while Republicans may gain elsewhere. Weather could dampen turnout with possible rain. 130,000 to 150,000 Vermonters may vote from a 273,000 registered voter base. U.S. Rep. Richard Mallary leads Patrick Leahy in the Senate race, and James Jeffords holds a sizable preelection lead in their respective contests.
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Robert H. Gibson
Kennedy
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Richard W. Mallary
GOP
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Patrick J. Leahy
Chittenden County
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