Negotiations stall on future of French forces in Germany
Paris reports a deadlock in NATO talks over 62,000 French troops and three tactical air wings in Germany. France argues for negotiating new status. Germany and other NATO members seek a political accord on emergency command. De Gaulle may pull forces home if deadlock persists.
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Germany
Paris
UPI
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Charles de Gaulle
France
de Gaulle
Lyman L. Lemnitzer
Charles Ailleret
Brussels
NATO Permanent Council
Gaulle
Senate Approves Jobless Benefit Standards Bill
The Senate backed uniform federal rules for state unemployment programs to extend benefits. The measure would require at least half of prior earnings or state wage, 26 weeks of benefits after nine months work, effective next August, with a House-Senate conference to reconcile differences.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
House
Senate Conference Committee
Richard L. Roudebush
R-Ind
U.S
Roudebush
Dense Fog Delays Flights Across New England Coast
Dense fog moved from the ocean over New England, closing airports in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and portions of Connecticut. The fog, mixed with industrial smoke, grounded flights, halted navigation for small craft, and delayed a Boston Red Sox game. The carrier Wasp carried 1,300 women and children for Family Day but was stranded offshore.
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Ocean
New England
Boston
UPI
R.I
Manchester
N.H
Portland
Augusta
Bangor
Maine
Federal Aviation Agency
Coast Guard
Wasp
Quonset Point
Government Increases 1967 Wheat Acreage
The Johnson administration plans a 15 percent expansion of the 1967 wheat acreage allotment, adding 8.9 million acres to reach 68.2 million total. Officials expect modest bread price effects while aiming to replenish dwindling U.S. wheat reserves and meet domestic and foreign food needs.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson Administration
Agriculture Department
Orville L. Freeman
Department
Federal Trade Commission
House
U.S
Pea Soup Weather Converts Carrier Wasp into Floating Hotel
The USS Wasp hosted 1,300 women and children on a Family Day cruise when thick fog forced the ship to anchor then sail for Quonset Point Rhode Island. Captain Etheridge moved the carrier at sea to avoid harbor fog, while the Navy planned bus transportation back to Boston for the dependents.
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Wasp
New England Coast
UPS
Boston
Melvin R. Etheridge
Etheridge
Naval Air Station
Quonset Point
R.I
Navy
Rhode Island
British Opinion Divided Over U S Viet Nam Policy
In London polls British public opinion splits over American Viet Nam actions. A majority backs bombing North Viet Nam targets but opposes strikes on civilians. The public leans against British military escalation while supporting Wilson's cautious stance.
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Viet Nam
London
UPI
United States
U.S
North Viet Nam
Harold Wilson
Hanoi
Haiphong
Wilson
Cochairman
Soviet Union
Britain
House Debates 1966 Civil Rights Bill With Anti-Riot Amendment
The House nears final votes on a broad 1966 rights bill after adding an anti riot amendment to curb interstate incitement and violent disturbances. Rep. William Cramer says it targets agitators while preserving peaceful demonstrations.
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Washington
UPI
House
Justice Department
Johnson
William C. Cramer
Fla
Pistol Waving Cop Accused of Unbecoming Behavior
ATLANTA UPI The Atlanta city board will decide tonight whether to fire patrolman L. W. Bedgood accused of cursing and waving a pistol at Mrs. Henry Aaron wife of Braves star center fielder The incident occurred July 30 during a traffic jam at Atlanta Stadium five witnesses said Bedgood threatened to blow Mrs. Aaron brains out The case drew support from 22 Negro civic clubs led by the Atlanta Gras Roots Council urging dismissal
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Atlanta
UPI
City Board of Aldermen
Henry Aaron
Atlanta Braves
Leroy Johnson
Aaron
L. W. Bedgood
Braves
Atlanta Gras Roots Council
Bedgood
Benny T. Smith
Bennington Banner contact and subscription rates
TheBennington Banner lists its phone numbers for business newsrooms and advertising, notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays, provides office address at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont, states United Press International affiliation and republication rights, and specifies subscription prices by mail within a 50 mile radius and Vermont, plus U.S. rates.
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Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
The
Banner Publishing Corporation
United Press International
UPI
Vermont
U.S
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Windsor Locks
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Cleveland Indians
John Kiley
U.S. Weather Bureau
Amarillo
Tex
Donald Denny
James S. Sims
Marvin Dale Sigler
Denny
Sims
Sigler
Clovis
N.M
Drysdale’s
Nichols
Daisy
Insulaire
Smith
Quinlan
Mr. Haworth
Elvin R. Haworth
Noveck - Shultz, Inc
Dial
Shop Oneida
Thousand Islands
Siesta Seekers
Bennington Travel Agency
Bennington, VT
Olds
Oldsmobile
Tna
Thurber’s Garage, Inc
Bennington, Vermont
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