Britain urged to ease ties with U S on Vietnam policy
Critics in Britain and Europe say London hurts its role as conciliator by aligning too closely with the United States in Southeast Asia. They argue a less rigid stance could foster a negotiated settlement, recalling Britain’s Geneva mediation in 1954. The Times notes some U S officials fear Britain’s stance hinders joint leadership.
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Vermont municipal court overhaul faces Senate hearing
A public hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee examined Gov. Hoff’s plan to replace Vermont municipal courts with district courts. Support came from Thomas Kenney and others, while questions about judge numbers and full-time posts suggested the bill may need adjustments before advancing.
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Griffiths seeks repeal of 10 percent auto tax
Rep Mattha Griffiths of Michigan introduced a bill to repeal the 10 percent excise tax on new automobiles. The bill targets the $1.8 billion yearly levy, arguing its removal would greatly boost the economy since roughly one in six American workers rely on automobiles either directly or indirectly.
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UPI
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France Boycotts SEATO Session Over Viet Policy
Paris based report says France will boycott the SEATO ministerial meeting in London next month over policy disagreements in Viet Nam. Foreign Minister Maurice Couve de Murville will not attend. observer Achille Clarac will represent France. Officials cite lack of common position on Indochina and Viet Nam and question joint action by SEATO members.
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Major Tragedy Feared From German Measles Epidemic
Washington public health official Dr. Richard Masland warned before a House subcommittee that a German measles outbreak could cause thousands of defective babies in the United States. He said about 2 million pregnant women were at risk, suggesting a possible impact of a half to one percent defect rate.
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National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
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Scripps-Howard buys Stuart News first weekly paper
The Scripps-Howard organization acquires its first weekly newspaper, the Stuart News, from owner Gordon Lockwood. Jack R. Howard announces the purchase at an undisclosed price. The News, founded in 1913, publishes on Thursdays with ABC circulation of 4,860.
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