Bennington Vermont Primaries See Low Turnout Weather Impacts
Primary voters faced light rain and dreary conditions as Vermont polling opened with low turnout in Bennington and St Albans while Montpelier reported modestly higher participation. Thirty one candidates ran for major statewide offices on GOP and Democratic tickets amid few issues.
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Bennington
North Bennington
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Burlington
St. Alban’s
Brattleboro
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George D. Aiken
U.S. Senate
Charles Ross
Mallory
Congress
Aiken
Senate
Ross
T. Serse Ambrosini
Chittenden County
Patrick J. Leahy
Peace Corps
Nathaniel Frothingham
Randolph
Pardons Under Study for All In Watergate Scandal
White House spokesman said President Ford was examining pardons for all Watergate defendants including those facing trial in the cover up case. He noted the Nixon pardon last week did not prompt the study and emphasized factors beyond the scandal. At least 39 have been convicted or pleaded guilty and seven await trial, with more indictments expected.
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UPI
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White House
John W. Hushen
Hushen
Maureen Dean
John W. Dean III
Nixon
Philip Buchen
John N. Mitchell
John B. Connally
Ford delays amnesty plan amid Nixon pardon fallout
President Ford postpones unveiling a conditional amnesty for Vietnam era draft evaders and deserters while focusing on the Nixon pardon. White House aides note the amnesty plan may come this week, with Ford meeting advisers and preparing talks with Edward Heath and Yitzhak Rabin as protests mount and Nixon's health rumors swirl.
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UPI
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Nixon
John W. Hushen
Edward Heath
Yitzhak Rabin
Hushen
Nixon to resign from California Bar amid disbarment talks
Former President Richard Nixon will resign from the California State Bar as he plans to leave the practice of law. His attorney said the move is not tied to disbarment or investigations, and Nixon may also quit the New York bar.
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Butler
Bar
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California
New York State
Hufstedler
Evelle Younger
Ford
TerHorst returns as Detroit News Washington correspondent
J F TerHorst resumes work at The Detroit News after a 31 day stint as Ford's White House press secretary. He cites the Nixon pardon as the reason for his resignation and says he left to act on conscience while denying he was lied to by aides. He will write three columns weekly and not reassume Washington bureau chief.
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Ford
Pittsburgh Hilton
Nixon
Washington
UPI
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TerHorst
The
Detroit News
the News
NEA and VEA to probe Bennington schools in Vermont
National Education Association may send officials to Bennington next week to open a formal district probe, with VEA backing and legal staff ready to confront two libel suits totaling 150000. NEA and VEA aim to address ongoing educational problems disclosed in a preliminary report and move swiftly toward resolution.
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Bennington
NEA
Vermont
First Baptist Church
Main Street
Robert
Chanin
VEA
Bennington School District Board
Richard A. Sleeman
Robert Chanin
Inside Primaries in 13 States Today Page 2
Page 2 reports results and developments from primaries across thirteen states with focus on key races and notable candidates. It notes the political landscape, campaign dynamics, and regional implications for the general election.
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