King Leads Boston March For Civil Rights In Tight Security
Dr. Martin Luther King led a three mile Boston march amid police guard in the city dubbed Americas cradle of liberty. About 10,000 protesters began the line from Roxbury to Boston Common with calls to end segregation in housing and public schools. Police clashed briefly with Polish activist Jozef Mrot Mroz who held a sign calling King a troublemaker, as crowds gathered and delays mounted.
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Steel Talks Termed Now a War of Nerves
United States steel talks moved into a war of nerves as USW and industry sources clash over a May 1 strike threat. Companies stand by non inflationary proposals aligned with the Johnson wage guideline of 3.2 percent, while union leaders finalize preparations for a possible walkout. Federal mediator William Simkin scheduled separate talks with each side amid cautious optimism.
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Faithless Drifter Nabbed After St Patrick's Bombing
David L. Malone, 25, born in Houston, was arrested after tossing a gasoline bomb at two women praying at St Patrick's Cathedral in New York. The blast burned Emma Reyes and injured Helen Milligan. a bystander helped identify the suspect and led police to his jacket and library card. Malone, charged with arson, assault, and desecrating church property, claimed he was unbaptized and without faith.
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Public Hearing Highlights Windsor Prison Issues
Former inmate William Smith alleges that half of Windsor inmates engage in homosexual activity under pressure or by desire and criticizes rehabilitation and drug controls. The testimony, opposing a $1.25 million Windsor bond for a new medium security facility, cites harsh conditions and calls for reform, including smaller camps and improved rehabilitation.
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Stafford Sees Possible Bombing Pause Aiding Talks
Vermont congressman Rep. Robert T. Stafford said a brief halt to North Viet Nam bombings should not be dismissed as a tactic to spur negotiations. He noted the House likely supports the bombing policy while acknowledging some opposition. Stafford spoke after addressing the Lions Club in Arlington and highlighted major 89th Congress legislation.
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Fish Early or Lose Out Warned by Dept in Vermont
Vermont opens fishing season with a warning to anglers to fish early. Commissioner George Davis says streams are at midsummer levels now and should be highest. by July the water may be too dry for many trout. Low water makes trout groggy and unresponsive to bait.
Vermont GOP moderates urge unity against 19th century label
In Montpelier, House leaders denounce conservative former gubernatorial candidate MacBride as clinging to "19th century" thinking. Speaker Billings and Rep. Mann call for party unity, purge Tory influence, and shift toward moderates to win Vermont elections.
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Hoff Ready To Remap If House Fails
Gov. Philip Hoff says he will submit his own reappointment scheme if the House of Representatives cannot adopt a realignment plan. Aides indicated a possible 120 member lower chamber based on census figures, though Hoff earlier advocated a 100 member House.
Bennington Rutland Anti Poverty Groups Plan Merger
Bennington County Economic Opportunity Council votes to join with Rutland anti poverty group under federal program to eliminate poverty nationwide. Merges aim to save administrative costs while preserving separate project work. Eight directors planned two counties four each with possible shared ninth. Bennington delegates to be appointed.
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Inside Lippmann on dominoes theory discussed
The article notes Walter Lippmann’s discussion of the falling dominoes theory on Page 4. It also references bond actions on Page 5 and local education goals.
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It's Not Comprehensive Mt. Anthony District Obsolete
Senator Robert M. Wilson told Mt. Anthony Union District directors that the system is a stopgap toward comprehensive Vermont districts. He warned that the Mt. Anthony plan excludes many elementary grades and feeds students into a larger regional system, stressing uncertainty over bill passage this session. He cited reapportionment as a complicating factor for both Senate and House versions, urging cautious optimism.
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