Durkin victory alarms traditional politicians in NH Senate race
An opinion piece notes Democrat John A. Durkin won the New Hampshire Senate seat over Republican Louis C. Wyman by a wide margin, driven by voter concerns about food and fuel costs and regional needs. It criticizes Wyman links to big business, oil decontrol, and a smear campaign, and questions the impact of high-profile visits and outside campaign managers.
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John A. Durkin
Louis C. Wyman
New Hampshire
Senate
Durkin
Ford Administration
Wyman
Manchester Union
Farkas
Reagan
Ford
Washington Scene Not Named George in 1976 Spotlight
James Reston notes exhibition season in politics paralleled by pro football talk. Ford leads Humphrey 50 to 42 per Gallup with Kennedy as wildcard. Rockefeller faces voter resistance. Polls foreshadow Democrats reshaping coalition on economics while Ford emphasizes personality over policy amid a tense national agenda.
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Arizona
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Elson Rockefeller
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Tennessee
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Muskie
Jackson
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Percy
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Democratic Party
Roosevelt
George. Wallace
McGovern
Quotations Highlight Dinner Wins Over Talk
A collection of witty quotes contrasts appetite with conversation. Mortimer Caplan jokes that taxidermists keep the hide while tax collectors collect. Samuel Johnson prefers a hearty dinner to his wife speaking Greek.
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Mortimer Caplan
Samuel Johnson
Obituary Notices for Foster Whitehouse Casavant Editor
Obituary style lines note the deaths of Wm. E. Foster 1881 1963 Alta W. Foster B F C Whitehouse 1891 1971 1889 1972 W Paul Casavant Publisher Charles C Sutton Managing Editor Gladys M Whitehouse President Treasurer.
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Wm. E. Foster
Alta W. Foster B.F.C. Whitehouse
W. Paul Casavant
Charles C. Sutton
Gladys M. Whitehouse
Brezhnev health rumors and CIA dental clues revealed
Washington column alleges CIA Life Sciences Division tracks Brezhnev health and dental woes. It cites alleged cortisone treatment, hangovers, a queasy stomach, and possible leukoplakia while noting his vigor at times and retirement speculation. Also brief items on Kissinger Egypt assurances, Teamsters funds, and nuclear cargo oversight.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Smokin
Russia
Leoni Brezhnev
Rezhnev
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Life Sciences Division
Brezhnev
Kremlin
United States
Dulles
Camp David
Henry Kissinger
Israel
Egypt
Kissinger
Syria
Busing as Symbol in Boston Public Schools
Carl McCall, a New York state senator with Boston roots, discusses Roxbury High School and the impact of busing on race relations in Boston. He argues busing is the law’s response to segregation and notes mixed progress, declining violence, and fears of white flight while urging better black white community relations.
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Anthony Lewis
Boston
Carl McCall
New York
Foundation
State Senate
Manhattan
Roxbury
Roxbury Memorial High School
Dartmouth
University of Edinburgh
New York Times
Will on self government in New York amid 2.3 billion loan
George F. Will argues New York's 2.3 billion loan marks a loss of self government as a seven member board controls the city’s budget. He notes deficits, looming shortfalls, and political risks for Mayor Beame and Gov. Carey while city workers strike and tuition costs rise.
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George F. Will
New York
Hugh Carey
New York State
Ju“i
Abraham Ame
Beame
Carey
City University
Manhattan
The
Washington Post Co
Residents oppose Prospect Street elderly housing site
An open letter to Jim Mitchell of Maine State Housing Authority argues that the Prospect Street site for 40 units of elderly housing is inaccessible and unsafe due to no sidewalks and speeding. The writers urge reconsideration in favor of the Graham Street high rise location and seek city officials to intervene.
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Jim Mitchell
Maine State Housing Authority
Prospect Street
Ross Center
Graham
Msha
Dutremble
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