Goldwater Wins in Illinois Despite Narrow Margin
In Illinois Goldwater captured about 65 percent of the GOP vote over Margaret Chase Smith as write ins and split results in other races showed surprises. The Illinois contest also featured write ins for George Wallace, Henry Cabot Lodge, and Otto Kerner, with detailed precinct counts from Cook and beyond.
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McNamara rejects defense gap claims amid bomber debate
Defense Secretary McNamara moved to counter LeMay testimony on the nuclear arsenal and bomber needs, saying there is no defense gap. The Pentagon released a statement asserting U S superiority over the Soviet Union and detailing missile estimates amid the broader debate on a new Advanced Manned Precision Strike System bomber.
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Hoff Meets On Vermont Court System
Gov. Philip H Hoff meets today with judges, state officials, and bar leaders to discuss a district court system for Vermont. Attending are Chief Justice James S Holden, U S Circuit Judge Sterry Waterman, Vermont Bar Assn president Christopher Webber, and Hilton Wick. Legislation to reform the court system was previously killed.
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McNamara Denies Viet Nam Casualty Cover Up Claims
Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara rejected charges that American casualty figures in Vietnam were hidden. He defended the transparency of weekly casualty statistics and cited high morale among U S advisers amid the war.
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Ferndale
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Track Awarded 121 Racing Days at Green Mountain Park
Montpelier Vermont track Green Mountain Park in Pownal was awarded 121 days and nights of flat racing by the state Racing Commission. Track Manager Vincent Bartimo said thoroughbred racing will start June 18 and run through September 7 with a one week layoff then resume September 14 to November 11. The track also plans a 49 night spring harness meet.
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Ex Governor Stratton Indicted for Tax Evasion
Chicago federal officials announce that William G. Stratton former Illinois governor and one time congressman has been indicted for income tax evasion. The indictment accuses Stratton of evading about 47000 dollars in taxes from 1957 to 1960 during his second term.
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Wrong State For Sweeps
An Ontario man mixed up Vermont by writing to state Treasurer Amidon about buying sweepstakes tickets. Vermont debated a lottery bill in a recent session but defeated it. Stratton faced an indictment alleging $82 542 unreported income, announced by U S Attorney Hanrahan. The case followed prior tax probe hints involving Stratton and Percy’s GOP win.
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MacArthur's Cold War Plan Revealed by Congressman
South Carolina Rep. Dorn says MacArthur outlined a 1952 plan for Eisenhower to promise continued disarmament and neutrality of Germany and Japan, with a proposed meeting with Stalin to secure this pledge. Dorn cites a 1954 interview and notes Eisenhower and Dulles' roles in the alleged plan.
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Russia
Silent Spring author Rachel Carson dies at 56
Silver Spring Md UPI reports author scientist Rachel Carson died Tuesday at age 56 from cancer. Her 1962 book Silent Spring spurred government action, Senate inquiry, and a crackdown on pesticide use, warning of wildlife loss and human harm from chemical poisons.
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Khrushchev Blames Red China for Split
Premier Nikita Khrushchev accused Beijing of Trotskyite tactics causing a split in the world communist movement. He spoke to 6,000 at a Kremlin Soviet Polish friendship event, urged measures to ease Central European tension, and backed extending the Soviet Polish treaty to 20 years with new economic ties through 1970.
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Union Pressure on Shea Co incident provokes remarks
A Shea Inc spokesman labeled union claims as fabrication while strikers accuse the firm of firing workers for organizing at its North Bennington plant. About 30 of 50 employees walked out last week amid wage and condition complaints. A National Labor Relations Board hearing on a union election is set for Boston Friday.
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Inside Floor Plans For Proposed Union High School
A detailed scale model of the planned union high school appears on Inside Floor Plans. Editorial notes critic Roger MacBride’s statements on taxes are questioned. First SOS Children's Village in Morrisville gains momentum, while deteriorating neighborhood property spurs Hoo sick Fallsman to urge village board action. Dorset naturalist shares unusual owl observations.
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