Fox Named Bennington Village Police Chief Amid Dual-Job Debate
William H. Fox was appointed village police chief by trustees with a year to choose between the policing job and his health officer post. Frederick Tifft and others argued the role demands full-time dedication, while Fox’s leadership was praised. The vote was unanimous after a compromise. two outside applicants were kept confidential.
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William H. Fox
Bennington
Fox
Joseph Pello
Frederick Tifft
Tifft
Joseph Carroll
Carroll
Charles Bodine
Edward L. Silver
Bodine
Police
Richard Ralph
Ralph
Henry Mallory
James A. Delong
Howard Parize
Theodore Thygesen
North Main St
Northfield
Senate Approves Income Tax Bill in Vermont
In Montpelier the Senate narrowly approved an amended income tax reform bill 15 to 14 after initially rejecting a second motion. A coalition defeated Republican protests demanding further study next year as Sen. Charles Delaney of Chittenden Grand Isle urged backers to stand by the measure.
Bill Tightens Billboard Regulations In Vermont Senate
President of the Vermont Legislature debate centers on highway billboard curbs with Senate passage sending to Gov. Hoff for signature. The bill tightens rules for unzoned commercial areas along highways, mandates removal of existing billboards by January 1, 1969, and ties federal highway funding to stricter standards. Amends tax measures include exemptions and credits, and proposes studies on retired state workers' tax impact. Village officials and local police seek alignment on enforcement and staffing.
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Vermont
Adenauer Near Death Stricken Chancellor Fights For Life
Bonn reports 91 year old Konrad Adenauer’s heart and circulation weakening as doctors say his resistance dwindles. Specialists from Bonn University clinic examined the former chancellor while reporters note oxygen tanks brought to his house and a constant attending physician since Wednesday morning. Adenauer had a grippe like infection and bronchitis last Friday and his condition worsened this week.
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Bonn
UPI
Konrad Adenauer
Adenauer
Bonn University Clinic
McClellan Charges TEX Sub-Standard
Sen. John L. McClellan, Arkansas Democrat and subcommittee chair, asserts the TFX program fails to meet Pentagon standards. He notes the Air Force F111 is not militarily acceptable and the Navy F111B will be at least two years late. He announces public hearings on cost and performance.
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Washington
UPS
John L. McClellan
Pentagon
Arkansas Democrat
Senate Permanent Investigations Subcommittee
Senate
McClellan
Air Force
Department of Defense
Defense Department
Navy
General Dynamics
Diocesan Board Rejects BCHS Closure Next Year
Burlington Diocesan School Board votes not to close Bennington Catholic High School this year saying the school failed to exploit all available options to solve its financial problems. The resolution, approved in St. Albans, directs Bishop Joyce in Chicago this week. final decision pending. Msgr. Lynch notes the recommendation is to the bishop, not Bennington parishioners.
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Robert F. Joyce
Burlington
Joyce
Bennington
Chicago
BCHS
Msgr. Lynch
Diocesan School Board
Bennington Catholic High School
Labor Relations Act Approved 138-1 by House
The Vermont House approved a labor relations act by a 138-1 roll call, with Rep. Fred Westphal the lone dissenter. The measure creates a state labor relations board and protections for forming unions in intra state businesses, while workers at interstate firms are covered by federal law. The House rejected an anti feather bedding amendment and considered others before final passage. The diocesan context note references Bennington Catholic High School closing concerns but is auxiliary to the main legislative item.
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Montpelier
UPI
House
Senate
Vermont
Fred Westphal
Elmore
Westphal
Emory Hebard
R - Glover
Labor and Management
Fathers of the Holy Cross
Bennington Catholic High School
Harmony Shattered By President of Eecuador
PUNTA DEL ESTE Uruguay UPI reports President Johnson promised Congress a substantial contribution to aid Latin American nations in creating a common market. Ecuadorean President Otto Arosemena accused the United States of turning its back on neighbors' economic needs, as Johnson urgently appealed to American chiefs of state at the meeting.
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Punta del Este
Johnson
National Railway Labor Act
Uruguay
UPI
Congress
Otto Arosemena
United States
Arosemena
Vietnam
Latin America
U.S
America
Alliance For Progress
Mao Defection of Chinese Musician Sparks Escape Story
The Chinese musician Ma Sitson, 54, defected to the United States with his wife and two children after fleeing Red China. He reportedly hid in a Hong Kong stone hut for three weeks with help from U.S. and Nationalist agents before boarding a flight to the United States. The Star said 12 fled on a motorboat down the Pearl River to Hong Kong, then to Kai Tak Airport under tight security. Ma credited Mao Tse-tung for courage to leave, describing years of cultural revolution and brainwashing attempts. State Department confirmed asylum without detailing circumstances.
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New York
UPI
China
United States
Hong Kong
U.S
West
Ma Sitson
Canton
Star
Pearl River
Castle Peak
The
Mao Tse-tung
Kai Tak International
Newsman
Mao
Red China
Peking
Central Conservatory of Music
Union of Chinese Musicians
State Department
Ma_ Si-hon
State Fair Returns to Old Name in New York
Albany officials end five year bid to rename the Syracuse state fair. Legislation passed and Gov Rockefeller signed to restore the long familiar title State Fair, ending efforts to use exposition reflecting a shift to industrial and scientific displays.
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Albany
N.Y
Syracuse
Nelson’ Rockefeller
Trustees pick police chief eyed by editorial
Inside page notes trustees' choice for police chief while page 4 offers editorial commentary on city leadership and public safety.
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Chittenden - Grand Isle
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Margaret Hammond
Windsor
Tax Department
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Michael Hogan
Merton Cross
Pello
Nelson
North Street
Leo Nash
Diocesan
John Sullivan
Francis B. Flanagan
St. Francis de Sales Church
Diocesan Board
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Red
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S. Senate
Ecuador
Aaron Mitchell
San Quentin Prison
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