Brattleboro Group Joins Washington Antiwar Rally
Forty Vermonters rode overnight to Washington for the weekend antiwar protest. They walked the Mall to the Capitol to deliver petitions to Sen. George D. Aiken, Rep. Robert T. Stafford, and Sen. Winston L. Prouty, while police prepared for large crowds.
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Protesters block New Jersey Turnpike in antiwar action
More than 1,000 antiwar demonstrators halted traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike for five hours near Swedesboro. Police arrested about 80 on disorderly conduct charges after a 15 mile march to reduce the crowd. Authorities closed 35 miles of the toll road as motorists waited in jams eight miles long.
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Agnew Defends Hoover Amid FBI Attacks
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew praised J. Edgar Hoover as a dedicated steel willed public servant with 20 20 vision on national security and crime. He warned that attacks on Hoover carry an unpleasant political odor and said criticism mainly comes from Democratic rivals and liberal media. He urged that even if charges are proven false the FBI could still be damaged, risking law enforcement nationwide.
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Rockefeller seeks 30 million for Stewart jetport at Newburgh
Gov Rockefeller will urge a 30 million bond issue to expand Stewart airport into New York’s fourth major jetport. He argues it will create jobs, reduce regional congestion, and provide buffer land to shield nearby residents while protecting the environment. A local poll shows 53 percent in favor.
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Lady from Maine defends reputation over alleged curse
Senator Margaret Chase Smith denies cursing White House aide in a disputed anecdote from Richard Harris's book Decision. Harris recanted after Smith and aides asserted the charge was false, with Harlow and Smith contesting the claim and editor’s note. The episode highlights Smith's readiness to demand apologies and defend her name.
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Hackel urges veto on 13 week jobless extension Vermont
In Montpelier Gov. Davis weighs veto of a 13 week unemployment extension. Em ployment Security Board would decide its implementation with the board chaired by Mrs. Stella Hackel, who argues the cost from employers funded unemployment pool would strain finances. The proposal faces opposition from Associated Industries of Vermont and labor lobbyists, with political pressure on Davis and the board. The board includes Edwin S. Huber and David Hill.
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Lyndonville
Inside look at Wild West acts and medicine shows
Gerald Raftery recalls early entertainment shows long the frontier era. Tom Wicker travels to the South and observes a shifted mood. A North Bennington village meeting considers unification impacts and possible actions. Babcock Lake beach closes to the public.
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Babcock Lake
Jeffords seeks 30-day extension on AEC Vernon report
Vermont Attorney General James M. Jeffords asks for more time to file the state's views on the AEC draft detailed statement about the Vernon nuclear plant. He notes the report cites longer documents and many technical details needing study. Conservation groups urge at least a 30 day extension while the hearing date remains set for summer.
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