Improved Jail Facilities Urged in Bennington County
A grand jury report released by County Clerk George H. Plumb urges upgrades to Bennington County jail. Recommendations include fixing bars and locks, stopping water leaks, cleaning and painting, renovating, and enlarging the shower. The notes reference a temporary television set used by a prisoner and call for better overall security and cleanliness.
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Johnson says US will leave Southeast Asia when attacks stop
President Johnson stated the United States has no plan for permanent bases in Southeast Asia. He said the military construction in South Vietnam and Thailand is for contingencies only and that plans exist to convert bases to civilian use once Communist aggression ceases. He rejected Fulbright’s charge that Washington seeks an indefinite presence.
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De Gaulle heads world trip to push peace in Viet Nam
French President Charles de Gaulle began a 30000 mile world journey from Paris with his wife Yvonne and top aides aboard a U.S. built DC8. First stop Djibouti, capital of French Somaliland, for a 36 hour stay as he seeks to ease the Viet Nam conflict amid Cold War tensions.
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Anti-Communist Students Storm Jakarta Parliament Over Sukarno
More than 3,000 anti-Communist students from KAMI and KAPI marched on Indonesia's parliament demanding Sukarno retract his renewed claim to power after an Aug 17 speech. They delivered resolutions calling for debunking his policies and reasserting opposition to his leadership. Police blocked entry as troops stood guard while the session opened.
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GOP Leaders Back All Asia Peace Conference on Viet Nam
Republican leaders with Nixon backing endorse an all Asia peace conference to end the Vietnam war. Johnson says he favors a conference but not a high profile push. Mansfield and 23 House members urge administration support to foster good faith for talks.
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Inside Shaftsbury teen tops humane show at first event
The Inside Shaftsbury teenager is named top rider at Humane Society’s inaugural horse show. Manchester and Dorset teachers get page coverage as The Banner continues its Rootabaga Land feature, with details on Page 9.
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U.S. War Air Armada Strikes North Viet Nam Hard
U S planes launched the war’s heaviest air assault against North Viet Nam, with 300 to 500 aircraft in 146 bombing missions against 207 targets. Ground fighting intensified near Da Nang where Marines reported heavy Communist casualties in operations west of the city. South Viet Nam readied its Friday start to the September 11 elections, widening curfews and bolstering security as Viet Cong threats loomed.
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Apollo Shot Readied for Timely Launch Amid Hurricane Threat
CAPE KENNEDY APs officials push to launch an unmanned Apollo spacecraft atop a Saturn 1 to meet schedule before hurricane Faith forces Antiguan tracking station closure. The 44,700-pound spacecraft aims for a 12:30 p.m. EDT lift off then a 93 minute coast to recovery near Wake Island, testing heat shield and propulsion before the first crewed flight planned in December. The mission could affect the planned astronaut trio Virgil Grissom Edward White Roger Chaffee and the U S lunar program if delays occur.
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Erhard Moves To Quell Revolt In West Germany
Bonn reports Chancellor Ludwig Erhard returns from vacation to confront a generals revolt that has shaken political life. He reshuffles top military command naming Ulrich de Maiziere to lead the armed forces and hints Steinhoff to oversee the air force. Erhard seeks civilian control and faces pressure over Defense Minister Hassel.
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March on Cicero and Chicago Draws Civil Rights Leaders
Civil rights leaders led by Dr Martin Luther King plan a massive weekend march into the all white suburb of Cicero amid tense scenes. A second protest is set for Chicago this afternoon with Illinois National Guard preparations and a mass rally tonight. Officials project at least 2000 troops to guard Belmont Cragin and halt potential violence as discussions with Cicero officials continue.
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