Stafford write-in dilemma faces Vermont race
The Bennington Banner discusses Rep. Robert T. Stafford and John G. Kristensen vying for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Congress. It notes Stafford may have more write-in votes and could run in both parties, urging Stafford to decline the Democratic nomination to allow Kristensen to proceed and foster a constructive public discussion.
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John G. Kristensen
Brattleboro
U.S. Congress
Robert T. Stafford
Stafford
Kristensen
Congress
Stafford urged to withdraw in race over war and race issues
The piece argues Rep. Stafford should withdraw from the race or face a challenge by Kristensen who plans to align with Eugene McCarthy and other dissident Democrats on Vietnam, race in cities, and defense spending. It notes Stafford’s moderation is unclear, predicts a strong debate would inform Vermonters.
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Kristensen
Eugene McCarthy
Rep
Stafford
Hawkdove Aviary
America
Southeast Asia
Chicago
Bennington Seeks Safer Route To School Crossing
Vermont town urges action to protect students crossing two busy intersections near Molly Stark School. Editorial calls for traffic light installation or alternative measures including closing Kocher Drive during school times, adding a second officer, or patrolling trooper presence to reduce hazards and safeguard children commuting to and from school.
Children Should Not Be Innocent Pawns In Struggle over School Decentralization
A Boston essay argues that decentralizing New York City schools into autonomous districts risks harming children. It urges avoiding racial power struggles, protecting teacher jobs, and focusing on a climate where children can grow. Five guiding principles include inevitable decentralization, local autonomy with standards, preventing race-based rigidity, protecting teachers via an appeals system, and ongoing district seminars to share best practices.
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Bennington
New York
National Education Assn
American Federation of Teachers
McGeorge Bundy
Ford Foundation
John Lindsay
Albert Shanker
Rhody McCoy
Teachers’ Union
Brooklyn
New York City
Sparks on Hoff shows political ambition and critique
The writer questions Gov. Philip Hoff’s sincerity and decisions in Vermont politics. He contrasts perceived ruthlessness toward officials with calls for restraint, arguing the governor’s remarks reflect state-centered benevolence and bureaucratic tendencies rather than common sense.
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Philip H. Hoff
Gov. Hoff
Bill Davis
Jack Woodhull
Vermont
National Legislative Council
Miami
Moscow
Hanoi
Lighter Side: Dr Spock Would Have Loved Chicago Children
Washington columnist Dick West notes post convention talk persists about Chicago protests. He jokes about police mishandling crowds near the Conrad Hilton and suggests police should have used Dr Spock’s child care approach, calmly guiding demonstrators with a firm no-no.
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Dr. Spock
The
Children of
Chicago
Conrad Hilton
Green Bay
Senate to probe TV coverage of Chicago convention
Senate Communications Subcommittee launches hearings into fair coverage under the FCC fairness doctrine. Mayor Daley seeks to air charges of biased network portrayals of police actions and protestors during the Democratic National Convention. Subcommittee aims to examine live interview discretion and potential diplomacy with networks.
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Chicago
Richard Daley
Senate
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Senate Communications Subcommittee
Commission
Subcommittee
John O. Pastore
D-R.i
Daley
Pastore
CBS
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Hubert H. Humphrey
NBC
Sander Vanocur
Eugene McCarthy
Vanocur
Rhode Island
McCarthy
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Washington
Burlington Free Press
Family Weekly
Edmund
Boston
Landgrove
Hell
Malcolm Muggeridge
By Dick West
UPI
Agnew
National Committee
Nixon
Consuelo Bailey
South Burlington
Miami Beach
Robert S. Allen
John A. Goldsmith
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