Where can I fnd a header for this goofy chip
That looks like the 0.070 spacing on 600mil centers. Mill-max makes
a socket for that. See 
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&amp;name=ED90227-ND

After you get the socket I would route a slot in the Vector board with a 
Dremel tool and glue the socket in place. Run short jumper wires from the socket
pins to pins on the Vector board. (like Vector K24A or T42-1)