Morse Loses Appeal in Vermont Supreme Court
The Vermont Supreme Court rejected Wayne Francis Morse s appeal claiming due process issues in a Bennington County Court trial for breach of peace and negligent wounding of Douglas Britch on Sept 14 1966 at Morse s Woodford camp. The court ruled Morse remained silent when Peacock was not called and found no prejudice from Charest’s testimony or the self defense charge.
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Wisconsin Voters Turn Out Amid Stripped Presidential Primaries
Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans flocked to polling places as presidential primaries lost meaning. Elections supervisor Leo Fahey in Madison predicted turnout near 1.3 million despite Johnson withdrawal, citing a good day and sustained public interest.
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Hoff Sets Vermont Special Session With Limited Agenda
Vermont Governor Philip Hoff announced a May 6 special legislative session with only four to five major items on the agenda. He said three lawmakers cannot attend and negotiations with Republican leaders will determine the exact measures, possibly swapping two tax relief bills for the session’s focus.
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Aiken Cool To Nixon Candidacy
Senator George Aiken says Johnson’s withdrawal clears Nixon as the sole hawk in the field while he stays cool to Nixon’s front-runner status. Aiken, aligned with Rockefeller, suggests the antiwar Democrat would help Nixon as the hawk in a reconfigured race.
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Bombing Pause Extends 250 Miles North of DMZ
U S spokesmen said bombing limits under Johnson pause allow strikes 250 miles north of the North South border, including 45 miles from Hanoi and 30 miles from Haiphong. Jets launched four hours after the pause, hitting Thanh Hoa supply centers and river crossings as American missions rose above 100 on Monday.
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Vietnam War Developments Move Toward Withdrawal Debate
Reports from South Vietnam indicate President Thieu argues for strong mobilization to year end to allow gradual U S troop withdrawal while warning that full U S pullout would desert the free world. In Scotland Marine losses total 204 killed and 1,622 wounded since January siege. Guerrilla rocket teams hit Tan Son Nhut and Nha Be fuel depot with light damage and no casualties. two fuel tanks blew up at Nha Be. In London sources warn peace pause could be jeopardized by continued raids in the North. In U S politics, McCarthy supporters discuss primary delegate stakes ahead of conventions.
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Callups To Start This Week For Reservists
Defense officials disclosed that 50,000 to 60,000 reservists, nearly all Army, may be activated this week and for several months. They would bolster U.S. forces in Vietnam and reinforce standby Army units in the United States depleted by the war. Calls likely to begin within three days to support a 13,500-man reinforcement and to replace other units.
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RFK Marine Reservists Called to Vietnam Help
Defense officials say three areas need reserves to bolster U S forces in Vietnam. About half of 13 500 added will be recalled reservists from the Army. Recalls could begin within three days and may replace Leathernecks rushed to counter Tet. Standby forces in the United States include up to 50 000 men from the Army select reserve, not sent to Vietnam.
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Firemen Set Poor Example In Windy Fire
In Wenster New York volunteer firemen started a demolition fire in two abandoned barns and an old farm house to show fire safety on a windy day. A stiff breeze sent embers aloft igniting three nearby barns. Firemen from nine companies fought the blazes and saved lives though the barns were destroyed. No injuries were reported.
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Inside Deductible mini-skirts headline
Columnist Carlo Walter notes on page four the Inside Deductible piece. Page six reports People’s Party candidates declining invitations and Manchester Country Club winning a loan.
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Hope Fades for Positive Response to LBJ Peace Offer
London officials say there is no reply yet to Harold Wilson's appeal for a New Vietnam peace initiative. Hanoi and Moscow are expected to respond, but Communist demands include total US bombing cessation and an unconditional halt to all hostilities before talks. Ho Chi Minh may wait for US election results before deciding on talks.
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Johnson Urges Quick Action on Tax Hike and Spending Cuts
Washington UPI President Johnson urged Senate action on a 10 percent income tax surcharge, while House Republican Leader Ford called for immediate department spending limits. Senate leader Mansfield said Johnson hopes for expeditious passage of a package tying the tax hike to a $6 billion federal spending cut. Ford urged a spending ceiling maintained through Johnson's term. The basic package, tied to extending excise taxes on autos and telephone service, faced a cool reception from administration aides as lawmakers warmed to delaying rate changes.
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Vermont High Court Reverses Jost Conviction
The Vermont Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Dr. Jane Jost of Hyde Park, overturning her 1966 conviction for false advertising. Chief Justice Holden noted trial incitement but affirmed the need for strict procedural safeguards. The case involved claims of a nonrecognized Hyde Park College seeking degree authorization.
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