Geneva Conference Details of Weapon Freeze Plan
The United States disclosed details of President Johnsons plan to freeze production of missiles and strategic bombers at the Geneva disarmament conference. Admiral Adrian Fisher outlined a one for one replacement rule with space booster exceptions and strict verification, including inspections and space launch monitoring.
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Geneva
UPI
United States
Johnson
U.S
Adrian S. Fisher
Fisher
Russia
Hoff denounces GOP lies amid tax claim and credit spat
Gov. Philip Hoff attacked two Republicans, calling Babcock’s claim that the Democratic administration would raise state income tax by 20 percent an outright lie. He also disputed Caledonia County GOP Chair Meech for saying Hoff took credit for Northeast Kingdom improvements, accusing Meech of fabricating a lie.
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Hoff
Caledonia County
GOP
George Meech
Peacham
Northeast Kingdom
Meech
Plans Pushed for 1976 Winter Olympics in New England
The New England Council reports progress in a campaign to bring the 1976 Winter Olympics to New England. It cites a multi million dollar regional bonanza and potential ten million dollars in TV rights, noting Lake Placid 1932 as a benchmark and three northern mountain areas joining the effort.
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N.E
Boston
UPI
New England Council
New England
New Englander
Council
Anza
New York
Lake Placid
Bennington pick joins Vermont GOP field in three-way race
In Vermont a three way Republican gubernatorial contest emerges as Robert S. Babcock a Vermont professor, joins Lt. Gov. Ralph Foote and Rep. Roger MacBride. Babcock proposes a limited sales tax on non essentials and tax relief. he criticizes Hoff and calls for economic renewal. Senate leader John H. Boylan also enters the lieutenant governor race promising to cut waste and expand services.
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Roger MacBride
Halifax
Babcock
Foote
MacBride
Philip H. Hoff
Vermont
South Burlington
Chicago
University of Rochester
Vermont Senate
Joseph B. Johnson
GOP
Boylan
Fred Fayette
D-Chittenden
Fayette
U.S
Winston L. Prouty
Herlihy
Washington, D.C
Congress
Billings
Ralph A. Foote
Robert S. Babcock
John H. Boylan
Essex County
James L. Oakes
Windham County
Inside the cost of campaigns and state delegates named
The page outlines editorial content on campaign costs and notes Bendi juniors chosen as delegates and alternates to Boys and Girls State in June. It also reports Manchester Water Company seeking rate increases via the Public Service Board as part of planned improvements.
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Bendi
Manchester Water Company
Public Service Board
LBJ To Meet The Press News Conference Time
President Johnson holds a news conference at 4 30 p m EST in the State Department auditorium. It will be broadcast live on television and radio.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
State Department
Billings and Herlihy Step Aside From Races in Vermont
In Montpelier two leaders announce not running for major offices. House Speaker Franklin S. Billings Jr. of Woodstock will seek re election as town representative and possibly speaker again. Rutland executive J Walter Herlihy will not pursue the Democratic Senate nomination citing family and financial concerns.
Hoff Announces Globe Union to Build Bennington Battery Plant
Gov. Philip Hoff disclosed Globe Union Inc plans a new Bennington plant for storage batteries employing about 125, with 100000 square feet and a $1.5 million cost. The Vermont Development Department and BCIC confirm negotiations, citing Bennington as an ideal distribution point and favorable business climate. Construction hoped to start this summer and finish next spring.
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Bennington
Philip H. Hoff
Globe Union Inc
Milwaukee
Wis
Bennington County Industrial Corp
BCIC
Globe Union
Vermont Development Department
James S. Welch
George R. Pitman
Hoff
Battery Division
Detroit Auto
Vermont
Rutland
Crdit
Vermont Industrial Building Authority
New England
Middle Atlantic
Dirksen Faces Civil Rights Amendments Showdown
Liberal Republicans hope Dirksen postpones a test vote on controversial FEPC amendments to the civil rights bill. They want southern Democrats to offer a restrictive amendment that can be defeated without Republicans taking the first hit. The bill bans racial discrimination in voting, employment, unions, public accommodations, education, and federal funds use. Dirksen plans to push non-controversial revisions today as southern critics press the House-passed measure. He seeks state FEPC primacy for six months and allows only aggrieved workers to file suits.
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Boylan
Vermont
House
Senate
Governor’s Planning Council
Vermont State Emergency Board
Island Pond National Bank
Northeastern Vermont Development Association
Brighton
Island Pond) Town
Essex County
Republican Committees
Washington
UPI
Everett M. Dirksen
Dirksen
Fair Employment Practices Commission
FEPC
Illinois
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Franklin S. Billings Jr
Woodstock
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