Presidential Action Seen To Ease Steel Strike Threat
In Pittsburgh sources say the Johnson administration will act soon to avert a steel strike set for May 1. After the USW rejected an industry interim proposal, officials expect White House intervention to push back the deadline, keep talks open, and prevent a work stoppage. Negotiators plan to meet Monday but see limited chance of a deal.
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Pittsburgh
UPS
Johnson
United Steelworkers Union
USW
White House
David J. Mc
Donald
Washington
Vermont Nears Sales Tax Pressure After New York Move
Vermont legislators see New York’s 2 percent sales levy as a catalyst for a state tax. House Ways and Means chair Byron Hathorn says it’s a likely first step toward a Vermont sales tax, though Gov Hoff and Rep Mann doubt immediate action this session.
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Montpelier
API
Vermont
Green Mountain
New York
House
Ways and Means Committee
Hartford
Byron Hathorn
Hathorn
New Hampshire
Philip H. Hoff
Daulton Mann
Peru
New York Action
Vermont Legislature Moves To Halt Rabies Spread
In Montpelier the Vermont Legislature moved swiftly to combat a rabies outbreak with a bill authorizing gassing, trapping, and poisoned bait. The legislature also sent through a litter bill and discussed banning interlocking bank directorates, backed by Governor Hoff and Banking Commissioner Cummings.
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Vermont
Montpelier
House
Senate
Kenalene Collins
Readsboro
Banking and Corporations Committee
Vermont House
Daulton Mann
Peru
Philip H. Hoff
Banking and
Robert Cummings
Bennington students plan White House Viet Nam picket
Inside report notes Bennington College students depart tonight to picket the White House over Viet Nam policy. An editorial on Sen Aiken warning of a population surge appears. Mt Anthony Union District earns an IA financial rating in the same edition.
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Bennington College
White House
Viet Nam
Sen. Aiken
Mt. Anthony Union District
Thant Assesses Peace Rule for Cambodia Discussion
United Nations Secretary General Thant urged progress toward a negotiated Vietnam settlement while backing a Cambodian conference as a vehicle to discuss Vietnam. In Washington, British Prime Minister Wilson endorsed Thant and Johnson policies but warned Britain cannot join the war. Thant noted China’s opposition blocks a UN cease fire or Hanoi talks, yet he would press for peaceful solutions and hinted at handing over duties if ineffective.
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United Nations, N. Y
UPI
Cambodia
Thant
Viet Nam
Washington
Harold Wilson
Johnson
Wilson
U. N
Britain
Malaysia
U.N
China
Hanoi
Peking
Soviet Union
France
Bridges Hit In Ceaseless Bombings
About 150 U S Navy and Air Force planes attacked six bridges in North Viet Nam in non stop raids. Bullpup missiles struck Bai Duc Thon for the first time as five bridges were destroyed and a sixth hidden by a dust cloud. Air Force hits at Kim Cuong Trai Hoi and Phu Dien Chau damaged one span on each of three southern bridges. Navy dive bombers hit two more bridges near Xom Ca Trang and Bai Duc Thon while 30 planes supported. All ships and crews returned safely to carriers Coral Sea and Midway.
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Saigon
UPI
U.S. Navy
Viet Nam
Navy
Bai Duc Thon
Air Force
Kim Cuong
Trai Hoi
Phu Dien Chau
Edwin J. Witzenburger
Lusk
Wyoming
North Viet Nam
Laos
South Viet Nam
Coral Sea
Midway
Swollen Mississippi River Causes Wide Devastation
The upper Mississippi flood crest held by a cold snap delayed new high water at Twin Cities. Crests around 26.9 feet threaten dikes as 31,000 people flee five states. St. Paul and Minneapolis declare emergencies. many industries, airports, and rail facilities flood.
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ST. Paul, Minn
UPI
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Weather Bureau
Twin Cities
Mississippi
Minnesota
Karl Rolvaag
Wabasha St
Navy Island
Lilydale
Iowa
Dubuque
Barrett
Allied Chemical Corp
Keokuk
U.S
Davenport
Bettendorf
la Crosse
Wis
Warren Knowles
Planners Delay Bypass Decision in Bennington
Bennington Regional Planning Commission postponed a final recommendation on a U.S. 7 bypass around Bennington village citing a lack of concrete information. Chair T Garry Buckley and member Robert Hagerman urged more study after two hearings on western and eastern routes. Lawrence Powers abstained, supporting the western option, while some residents proposed alternatives.
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Bennington
Regional Planning Commission
T. Garry Bucksley
Mem
Ber
Robert L. Hagerman
Benenington Village
Plane
Ners
Old Bennington
Bennington Village
Robert E. Cummings Jr
Commission
Lawrence F. Powers
North Bennington
Powers
John C. Burdis
Old Benenington
Shaftsbury
State Highway Department
U.S. 7
School boards push legislature on education bills
Vermont school boards press the General Assembly to move beyond redistricting and focus on education bills. Mt Anthony Union School Board weighs Graham letter urging a meeting to discuss pending bills, plans homework and possible director talks after reading pamphlet summaries.
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Vermont
Mt. Anthony Union
Geoffery Grahaa
Proctor- Rutland
General Assembly
Graham
Barton L. Jenks
Shaftsbury
Montpelier
Arthur S. Faris
Bennington High School
Jenks
LBJ Won't Visit Abroad This Spring
President Johnson will not travel abroad for the next two to three months and will curtail his schedule due to congressional workload and the Vietnam situation. Planned U S visits by Ayub Khan of Pakistan and Shastri of India will be postponed from late spring to fall. Ayub Khan was to meet Johnson April 25-26 and Shastri June 2-3.
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Johnson City
Tex
UPI
Johnson
Texas White House
United States
Ayub Khan
Pakistan
Shastri
India
Washington
Kennedy family skis Stratton Mountain Easter weekend
The Kennedy family nine children plus Jacqueline Kennedy and relatives ski Stratton Mountain Vermont over Easter. Mitch McLaughlin confirms fine spring skiing on most trails with Kennedys tackling both tough and novice runs. They are expected to join an Easter parade and skiing egg hunt closing the season.
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Stratton Mountain
UPS
Kennedy
Jacqueline Kennedy
Vermont
Caroline
John
U.S
Len
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Ethel
Mitch McLaughlin
Kennedys
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Alexandria
Army
Robert Lee Johnson
Pentagon
James Mintkenbaugh
Johnson’s
N.Y
U.N. Correspondents’ Association
Security Council
Henry Cabot Lodge
Asia
Buckley
Gene Chalifour
Andover
Mass
Brenda
Mary
Nancee
Sandra
Jane
Dianne
Cheryl
Edythe
Laurie
Ann
Kathi
Renee
Vermont State School Directors’ Association
Marian Cummings
Cummings
Robert M. Wilson
LBJ
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