Government reflects public will in a diverse society
Analyzes why government often seems unresponsive despite elections. Argues consensus is rare in a free society, blaming societal diversity rather than officials. Using a 10-person, cross‑section sample, the text shows broad disagreement on 10 issues from jobs to welfare to abortion, illustrating why officials cannot satisfy all voters and why campaigns promise either majority will or broad appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Houston
U.S.S.R
Japan
Irving Adler
Letter critiques Gov Salmon on citizen involvement and land use maps
The Banner letters charge Gov Salmon with election hogwash for proposing citizen advisory panels while his term on land use shows secrecy. They recall Act 250 public hearings and his Environmental Board’s refusal to show the secret state zoning maps, which he defended to sportsmen in Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Salmon
U.S
Vermont
Governo Salmon
Salmon
Environmental Board
Randolph
Arthur Ristau
Transportation Secretary
Law Review
Opposition to Governor Salmon Hurled Over Land Use Maps
In a heated exchange from the Brattleboro Reformer, Gerald E. Farrington of Lyndonville accuses Gov. Salmon of avoiding public hearings, manipulating land use maps, and refusing dialogue with dissenters. Farrington cites delays, a blocked amendment, and failed promises as proof of the governor’s failure to engage citizens in policy making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salmon
Brattleboro
Landowners Steering Committee
International concern over nuclear power action at Seabrook protests
The Clamshell Alliance promotes an energy fair and rally at Hampton State Park October 23 24 with a bicycle cavalcade to present a petition to Public Service Company of New Hampshire. The letter from Claire P Wilson highlights international protests from Malmo Sweden and Danis Swedish cooperation, urging a global movement against nuclear power.
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Clamshell Alliance
New England
Seabrook
Hampton State Park
Public Service Company of New Hampshire
Claire P. Wilson
The
Energy Coalition of
Vermont
Putney
Boston
Malmo
Sweden
Denmark
Scandinavia
Back to Wilson policy in morality and foreign policy
The piece argues morality dominates Carter and Ford foreign policy, critiques Kissinger era balance of power, and warns against overcommitting while undercutting capabilities. It favors Kissingerism over Wilsonian idealism, urging realism to avoid false hopes in Eastern Europe and southern Africa.
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Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Ford
Kissinger
White House
Congress
Africa
Carter
Europe
Latin America
Asia
United States
Russia
America
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Frank Hoyt
Guy Mattison
Bennington Garage
Main St
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Manchester
Marlboro College Writers
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Miss Tallant
W. Travers Jerome
Mau
George D. Aiken
Roaring Branch
Janith Sourcliffe
June Carroll
R.N
Sourcliffe Nursing Home
South Stream Road
Vermont Nursing Home Assn
Holiday Inn
Burlington
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National Council of the Girl Scouts of the U
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Moshe
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Washington
Henry Kissinger
China
Germany
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North Street
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