Primary hopefuls exude confidence at GOP picnic
At Willow Park a crowd of about 50 welcomed a slate of statewide hopefuls including Lt. Gov. John S. Burgess State Sen. Madeline Harwood and former Attorney General James M. Jeffords. Presidential contenders for governor House Speaker Walter L Kennedy and others circulated, pledging party unity while promising victory in tomorrow's primary as they chatted and handed out buttons amid a relaxed afternoon of hamburgers and lemonade.
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Jack” Burgess
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Ford pardons Nixon to end Watergate turmoil
President Ford announced a full pardon for Richard Nixon aiming to heal the nation after Watergate. Nixon accepted the pardon in California, expressing deep regret for the pain caused. Ford faced mixed reactions as lawmakers debated political fallout and potential legal implications for aides.
Vermont primaries poised for possible Senate upset
Vermont voters head to polls Tuesday to pick candidates for senator, congressman, governor and six statewide posts. Key races include the GOP race for Mallorys seat and the Democratic contest for Leahy's Senate nomination with Nate Frothingham challenging Leahy.
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On the Inside Hurricane Carmen wipes out Louisiana sugar crop
A brief item notes that Hurricane Carmen devastates Louisiana sugar crops, detailing agricultural impact and regional disruption on page 2. The summary highlights crop damage and downstream effects on sugar production and farming communities.
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Nixon Admits Mistakes In Watergate Handling
Former President Richard Nixon, in a statement after receiving President Ford's pardon, acknowledged he made mistakes in the Watergate affair. He said he failed to act decisively and forthrightly as events evolved from a political scandal into a national tragedy and expressed deep regret.
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Vermont Reactions Split Over Nixon Pardons
MONTPELIER UPI President Ford drew praise from Sen George D Aiken for courage while Rep Richard Mallary and candidate Patrick Leahy criticized the pardon Leahy calling it a double standard of justice Mallary urged leaving the matter to prosecutors and grand jury Aiken said the move would aid amnesty talks and allow focus on Watergate fallout praises and criticisms echo across Vermont in a primary season clash
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TerHorst Resigns Citing Inability to Defend Nixon Pardon
Washington UPI report states J F TerHorst quits as White House press secretary over his conscience, saying he cannot defend President Ford's Nixon pardon. He notes equality of mercy and justice and that Nixon is not more deserving than others. Ford accepts resignation and names John W. Hushen acting press secretary.
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Survivors unlikely as TWA 707 crashes in Ionian Sea
UPI reports 88 aboard the TWA Flight 841 jetliner may have perished after a Sunday crash in the Ionian Sea near Greece. Rescue efforts by the Independence, Greek ships, and air forces recovered 19 bodies by mid morning, with autopsies planned in Athens.
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