30 Oct 1968
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1968
Page
1
Nixon's lead over Humphrey narrowed as Philadelphia polling data from UPI indicated a shift in voter support. The article notes declining margins and new fractions among likely voters, signaling a tighter race and evolving campaign dynamics.
Staunton Virginia Spiro Agnew challenged the New York Times to retract a critical editorial on his Maryland governorship. The Times defended its charges while polls show Nixon with a shrinking lead as Wallace gains, with electoral votes fluctuating and undecided voters remaining high.
Paris dispatch reports the final Vietnam talks before the U.S. presidential election ended without agreement. Hanoi accuses President Johnson of spreading peace rumors to sway votes for the Democratic Party. North Vietnamese chief delegate remarked on the stalled sessions and the U.S. election influence claim.
Soviet cosmonaut Col. Georgy Beregovoi, aged 47, the oldest in space, landed in a snowdrift in a Kazakh field after 61 orbits aboard Soyuz 3. He asked for a fur coat and soup, praised the welcome, and noted the cold weather as helicopters secured the scene and villagers gathered for autographs.
Equinox Corp and General Tire and Rubber reveal a $2.8 million plan for a renovated Equinox House a new south wing and 16 golf-course apartments near Manchester Country Club. A proposed Mount Equinox ski area a two-chairlift and 75 80 vacation homes are outlined with a 22 000 annual Grand List tax note. Farley says work could begin next year with sections opened as completed and roads utilities to be laid around Equinox Pond. A two million dollar New York bank loan is cited as ready to go.
Bennington officials and YMCA president Frank Oktavec discussed folding the town park and recreation commissions into a unified system with YMCA oversight. The plan aims to eliminate duplications, reduce staff, and expand access beyond members. A full-time recreation official might be hired with salary around 10,000 dollars, funded by taxes and YMCA contribution. The board will explore programming, budget, and site needs including Molly Stark playground access and a potential recreational area near the landfill site.
Inside pages report editorials backing Hubert Humphrey as best for a decent future and endorsing John J. Daley for governor. Building committee forms for Bennington's new YMCA. District 32 and District 25 legislative candidate interviews. BBS loses soccer playdown. Steve Rice comments on MAUHS Student Advisory Council.
Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy endorses Hubert Humphrey for president but says he will not seek further Democratic Party office or run as a Democrat in 1970 or 1972. He urges supporters to vote for Humphrey while steering away from rejoining party leadership and hints at possible future splinter efforts.
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