Democrats Struggle to Find Candidates for District 3
In Bennington and surrounding districts Democratic organizers face a shortage of qualified candidates for the restructured District 3 seats. Only George Van Santvoord has publicly committed to run, while party leaders warn the six-seat slate may be unattainable. High cost of service and long sessions deter self employed and business candidates, with pay and travel allowances insufficient to cover lost income. Republicans anticipate a full slate before filing deadlines for the October 19 primary and November 23 general election.
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Bennington
Vermont
Bennington - Woodford
George van Santvoord
Banner
Burlington
Rutland
Philip Hoff
Cummings
Local tax crisis looms as state may aid towns
Vermont Tax Commissioner Gerald Witherspoon warned Burlington Lions Club that local tax burdens are at a critical level. He said towns may need state help to fund highways and other programs, noting residents pay more property taxes than in any other state. He ruled out a local income tax and cited a 50 percent rise in state tax collections over three years as an optimistic economic sign.
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Burlington
UPI
Gerald Witherspoon
Vermont
Witherspoon
Burlington Lions Club
Roaring Branch floodwall restudy funds approved
Washington reports a $15,000 restudy item for Bennington's Roaring Branch floodwall is in the Public Works Appropriation Bill. Sen. George D. Aiken notes the restudy reactivates the project, aided by proximity to Mt. Anthony Union High School and the Bennington Bypass. The effort aims to protect the school and nearby 40 acres, with planning funds anticipated next year.
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Washington
Bennington
Roaring Branch
George D. Aiken
Senate
Sen
Aiken
Banner
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Army Corps of Engineers
Mt. Anthony Union School
Sen. Aiken
Army Engineers
Senate Public Works Appropriation Subcommittee
Allen) Ellender
Dla
State Aid Penalty For Schools Seen Enforceable
Vermont’s Attorney General says the State Board of Education has broad power to set minimum elementary and high school standards and to withhold state aid to enforce them. The opinion supports boards authority to require districts comply with all laws as a condition of aid, with a 1967 deadline for high schools to meet standards and potential aid tie-ups for noncompliance.
Webb Charges Gospel Rules Democcrat Candidates
In Montpelier UPI reports Republican state Chairman Derick Webb said a small clique is drafting instructions for Democratic legislative candidates, calling it the gospel according to Hoff. He predicted GOP control of both Vermont chambers after reapportionment and attacked Democratic disunity and a proposed platform convention. Webb criticized Harold Raynolds and noted Republicans with over 100 candidacies for the House and 30 for the Senate, while Democrats claim about 70 hopefuls.
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Webb
Hoff
Vermont
Harold Raynolds
Barre
Inside Winston Luther named commander of Bennington Legion post
The article notes Winston Luther named commander of Bennington's American Legion post. Page 5. The report captions a photo feature on The Rootabaga Country Fair. Page 7. Elks defeat CYO 6-4 in a first Interstate title playoff game. Page 8. Bennington Rural schools prepare for September 1 opening.
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Winston Luther
Bennington’s
Legion Post
Bennington Rural
Rootabaga Country Fair
Elks
CYO
Hong Kong Choak Kills 58 Marines in Harbor Crash
A U S Marines transport plane crashed and exploded in Hong Kong harbor while returning troops from leave. Fifty eight marines perished with 13 survivors. The disaster raises American war casualties to 249 en route to Vietnam.
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Hong Kong
UPD
U.S. Marine Corps
Viet Nam
California
U.S. Comebat
Flying Tiger
Guam
Manila
da Nang
U.S
Bien Hoa
Hue
North Seen Facing Key War Decisions
Washington officials say intensified air attacks on North Vietnam target peace talks pressures as Communists face crucial strategic choices. U.S. strikes on Ban Tach hydroelectric complex and raids near the Chinese border follow a Marine victory at Chu Lai. Bundy Rusk and Goldberg discuss prospects for negotiations amid growing outside doubt about Communist support.
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Washington
UPI
North Viet Nam
U.S
Ban Tach
North
Viet Nam
Red China
Chu Lai
South Viet Nam
McGeorge Bundy
Johnson
Bundy
Bundy On the Program Were Secretary of State
Dean Rusk
U. S
United Nations
Arthur J. Goldberg
Gemini 5 Heads into Fourth Space Day Amid Chill in Suits
Gemini 5 astronauts Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad received a go for a full day in space as they neared 110 million miles and the 119 hour endurance benchmark. Cooper repaired a dead sighting telescope, but reports of 44 degree cabin temperature and chilly space suits persisted.
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Cooper
Conrad
Gemini Control
Atlantic
B52s Strike Near Chu Lai In Vietnam War Push
U S B52 bombers from Guam pummeled a Viet Cong concentration near Chu Lai, the site of Marines largest war victory, as part of ongoing air actions over the region.
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Chu Lai
Reds
Saigon
APS
Guam
Vermont draft call to double in October amid Vietnam war updates
Vermont Selective Service Board deputy commander Maj. M.E. Ashton said August quota of 23 rises to 36 for September and 56 in October, with inductions scheduled for Navy and Army. The report notes screening cuts about half of draftees for mental reasons, and adds Viet Nam combat updates including Bien Hoa damage, Hue protests, Da Nang reinforcements, and Da Nang airbase mortar attacks.
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Army
Richard E. Shade
San Raphael
Calif
Bien Haa
Bien Hoa
Philip Brooks
Jackson
Miss
South
Viet Nam
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Hoff Gospel
Democratic Party
Richard Young
Choak
Bennington Village
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Buckler
Rusk
United States
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