Democrats Parade and Rally Draw Large Crowd in Town
A Thursday night Democrats rally and parade on Main Street featured torch light youths, antique cars, and candidates in open convertibles. Gov. Philip Hoff made a surprise late appearance at the State Armory as supporters urged election of Hoff and running mate John Daley amid chants praising the party candidates.
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Hoff Foresees Two Governors From Bennington
Gov. Hoff predicted that either Robert E. Cummings Jr or Robert M. Wilson or both will one day become Vermont governor. Speaking at a Democratic rally, Hoff cited their banking and insurance and educational task force roles as signs of bright prospects for election to the state's highest office. The event drew about 1,500 parade-goers despite drizzle, with a festive mood, partisan signs, and songs boosting Hoff’s campaign. See DEMOCRATS Page 14, Col. 4
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Bill Dailey
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Frederick J. Fayette
U.S. Senate
GOP Study Blames SpacePolicy For Security Gap
A Republican task force says the Johnson administration sacrificed national security in space to boost politics. It charges Apollo emphasis let Russia extend its lead and forced U S scientists to neglect military space programs as it issued its report to GOP leaders.
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Aiken Backs Goldwater and GOP Ticket From Top to Bottom
Senator George D. Aiken of Vermont endorses Barry Goldwater and the Republican slate. He calls Goldwater a decent, conscientious man and says he would vote for him to uphold the Constitution and law. Aiken also criticizes the Democratic space program approach and cites the Dyna-Soar and satellite plans.
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Haste Urged on Court In Vermont Districting Appeal
Vermont seeks Supreme Court review at the earliest date after a federal panel ordered reapportionment by April 1 1965 The state asks permission for January legislature sessions to pass appropriations to keep government operating Gov Hoff plans a possible November 16 special session for 1963 lawmakers to handle reapportionment matters
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Downs Rejects Loyalty Endorses Hoff and Johnson
John Downs of St. Johnsbury, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, endorsed President Johnson and Gov. Philip Hoff over Barry Goldwater and Ralph Foote. He said party loyalty this fall is not enough and criticized the GOP platform for basing one house on geography while praising Hoff’s proposed reforms to school, court, police, and government functions.
Inside Editorials and Interviews on Goldwater Campaigns
An Inside editorial critiques Goldwater's campaign and racism while summarizing candidate interviews with James Lounsbury of Pownal and Mrs. Harriet Stone of Sunderland. It also notes rules for North Bennington and a vote on withdrawal from a union school district. Dow n s lauds Hoff as a capable administrator, argues Vermont’s two party state claim, and cites Hoff's two-year tenure for his ambitious program. Downs defects from the national ticket citing Goldwater's lack of qualifications and objections to his views on communism and civil rights.
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Bennington Students Cast Mock Elections Predict Big Johnson Win
In Bennington Vermont two high schools Bennington High and Bennington Catholic High held mock elections. Lyndon B Johnson led with 527 to Goldwater 60. Gov Hoff and Lt Gov Foote showed similar margins. Rutland mayor Daley won as lieutenant governor 483 to 117. Independent A Luke Crispe drew 3 at Benhi. Fay ette led U S Senate races 288 69 at BCHS and 154 134 at Benhi. Stafford beat O Shea in Benhi 176 113 while O Shea won 234 107 at BCHS.
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Hartland Man Dies From N H Crash
Hartland man Vernon Gardiner, 59, died after a two car crash in Shelburne New Hampshire last Sunday. Several others were injured including J Harris Allan Angney and Reid Lefevre. Local election results show challengers and incumbents winning in Benhi with votes for sheriff and school races noted alongside BCHS and Mt St Joseph parallels.
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Goldwater Says US Could Bomb Bridges to Pressure China
Hollywood interview quotes Sen Barry Goldwater proposing a course to turn the Vietnam war, including warning Red China and bombing key bridges to South Vietnam if China does not withdraw. He calls for a national resolve to win, cut supplies via Laos Cambodia and North Vietnam, and escalation steps if China resists. The four part Citizen News series presents broader views on civil rights debate and aid.
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NASA image issue cited as risk to Alabama space work
NASA head James Webb told Huntsville businessmen that Alabama’s image, especially racial segregation, could hinder recruiting top executives and students for the Marshall Space Flight Center. He noted staff efforts to recruit university students faced hostility and said no large NASA layoffs are planned despite earlier talk of transfers to New Orleans.
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Student Pleads Innocent In UVM Attack
A Vermont Technical College student, Ernest Kangas Jr. of Burlington, pleaded innocent to a breach of the peace charge in Municipal Court. The case was continued to November 12 after arraignment. The 18 year old University of Vermont coed from Bennington was beaten on the head and face and dragged into the bushes last Friday.
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