Never underestimate a woman in power
Alpha Smaby, a 63 year old Minneapolis grandmother and former legislator, seeks a seat on NSP’s board as the first elected consumer voice. CAPUR backs her, arguing current directors lack consumer representation, while NSP defends its structure and environmental efforts. The dispute raises questions about consumer influence in utility governance across the four states.
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Northern States Power Co
NSP
Minneapolis
Alpha Smaby
Minnesota Consumers’ League
American Lutheran Church
Smaby
Consumer Voice
Consumer
The
Coalition To Advocate Public Utility Responsibility
CAPUR
Robert Engels
First Power
Nixon denies corset ads in major papers
In a news conference the president said private audit disproved reports of costly corrections printed in eight column headlines. The Times notes a broad search found no corset ads in major dailies and merchandized fashion trends show corsets are not worn today.
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San Clemente
Nixon
le Dernier Cri
Paris
Seventh Avenue
1976 Republican nomination battle foreshadowed by Connally Rockefeller tours
The piece outlines early Nixon era politics with John Connally and Nelson Rockefeller preparing for the 1976 Republican nominating race. It notes Connally's cross country tour plus Rockefeller's study groups and speeches in several states, signaling an intense preconvention campaign scene. It references Nixon, Agnew, Reagan, and Kissinger amid a broader discussion of political strategy and prestige.
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Nelson Rockefeller
New York
John Connally
Texas
California
Rockefeller
New Orleans
Big John
Washington
Republican National Committee
Nixon
Supreme Court
Connally
USA
Soviet Union
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Henry Kissinger
Ohio
Arizona
Michigan
Iowa
Agnew
Ronald Reagan
San Diego
John Kennedy
White House
Rockefellers and Connally move toward 1976 race
The piece notes Nelson Rockefeller and John Connally shifting from privacy to active campaigning in a bid for the 1976 Republican nomination. It highlights Rockefeller’s unlikely bid and Connally’s rising challenge, with observers like Franklin D Roosevelt Jr. weighing Democratic chances post Watergate. The article suggests a tense Republican path with potential cross‑state wins and alliances.
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Connally
Rockefeller
Franklin Roosevelt Jr
Reagan
New York
California
Looking Back and Local News Highlights From Bennington
Mr and Mrs Harrison Peckham of Elm Street celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with relatives and friends arriving to congratulate them. Bennington’s Salvation Army drive reaches 1200 dollars for the year. A three-member committee explores plans to expand Bennington High School. The M and E Laundermart opens at 128 Main St with self service and waiting area. Vermont Republicans renominate Ernest Gibson for governor. An arson arrest follows fires destroying a home and car. Putnam Memorial Hospital to offer UVM nursing and psychology courses. First snowfall on Killington Mountain. Killington claims New England’s highest ski lift. Historic notes recall the Fugitive Slave Act, the New York Times debut, and a deadly 1928 Florida hurricane. A mother shares a sobering rock-throwing tale from a boy and neighbor rivalry. Bits & Pieces.
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Harrison Peckham
Elm Street
Joan
Putnam Memorial Hospital
UVM
Robert Stout
Killington Mountain
Killington
New England
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Geri Joseph
Minneapolis Tribune
Os Capar
William Mahlum
CAPAR
Mahlum
Kayser
New York Times
South ST
Bennington
Afghanistan
Peter Lisagor
Earl Warren
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
Sons
Charles Percy
Illinois
Howard Baker
Tennessee
Salvation Army
Bennington Chamber of Commerce
Max Fienberg
Howard C. Estes
Roy Paddock
Bennington High School
M and E Laundermart
Main St
Margaret
Eunice Gagne
Bendix
Vermont
Ernest W. Gibson
Douglas H. Britch
Rollin, St
Bennington County
Congress
Florida
West Indies
U.N
Dag Hammerskjold
Northern
Rhodesia
Junior
Mastercharge
Bank Americard
Jean Nidetch
Weight Watchers
Waetene
Wades
VO Sugar
Joyce Associates, Inc
New Rochelle
N.Y
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