Watergate legacy and widening the presidential field
The Torrington Register argues Watergate should end the era of narrow candidate options and broaden who can be considered for the presidency. It questions Nixon and Kennedy legacies, praises Kennedy’s appeal, and urges committees to examine professionals beyond governors and lawmakers.
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Edward Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Kennedy
United States
Torrington Register
Lighter Side of Campaigning Shows Poverty Tilt
Washington reports that campaigners depict poverty as a weapon against corruption and present a reform image. Senator Survive appears in tatters on Pennsylvania Avenue, says he campaigns for re election while denying wealth ties. Arab leaders misread Ford warnings as war threats over oil prices.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Salvation Army
Washington
UPI
Ford
Local highlights and distant history in brief
Miss Yvonne Marcoux joins planning committee for 1935 state conference in Springfield this past weekend. A Vermont derailment delays a New England rail enthusiasts trip with 65 excursionists and 15 guests, no injuries. Rent hikes spark 100 plus complaints in Bennington after rent controls end. The Generalites of 199 perform at the state armory, 22 acts praised. The Commentator yearbook wins third in a Columbia University contest. Bennington district sets Nov 10 for withdrawal ballot from Mt Anthony Union. Gov Hoff attends Globe Union plant dedication. Historical notes mention King Alexander’s 1934 assassination and 1973 Golan Heights, plus Ford jawboning analysis and diplomatic caution. A political scene closes with a remark about campaigning widows and orphans.
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Yvonne Marcoux
Springfield
New England
National Association of Railroad Enthusiasts
Hoosac Tunnel
Wilmington
Massachusetts
Vermont
Bennington
Bennington- Rutland
State Armory
North Bennington
Columbia University
Mt. Anthony Union
Philip H. Hoff
Globe-Union Inc
Press bouncing shifts fund-raising in quirky campaign tale
Senator Survine explains a new tactic called press bouncing where reporters watch as a fat cat named Burgos is bounced from his office to signal untainted reelection. The scheme centers on leveraging media attention and wealthy donors while showing compromised records.
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Survine
Burgos
McJasper
Old Burgos
America
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