Oakes Journeys Vermont Campaign Emphasizes Momentum
Campaign trail through western Vermont highlights Atty. Gen. James L. Oakes promoting momentum as key to state progress. He contrasts Davis as a “stand still” candidate while attacking Davis’s corporate ties and urging voters that governance requires deep knowledge and action. Davis blames lenient courts and public apathy for rising crime, citing FBI data.
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Rutland
Harriman
North Adams
Mass
Montpelier
Middlebury
Manchester
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Montpellier
Vermonters to Protest Chicago Cops Rally in Burlington
A Vermont ad hoc committee forms to protest Chicago police at the Democratic National Convention. A mass meeting is set for Sunday at Battery Park after a Thursday meeting of about 50 people forming the committee. Ed Fitzgerald says more than 200 expect to attend and Gov. Hoff may join.
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Muskie Sets Conditions for VP Role in Humphrey Ticket
Edmund S Muskie said he would feel free to withhold support from Humphrey's policies if he disagreed. He and wife Jane planned to join the Humphreys for a "friendly chit chatting" visit to Waverly Minnesota, signaling a practical stance on shaping policy and possible dissent as vice president. He emphasized readiness to voice opinions and decide whether to back policy after deliberation.
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Nixon Lands In New York After Florida Vacation
Nixon arrives tanned and rested from Florida and prepares to enter the 1968 campaign against Humphrey. He avoids commenting on the Democratic convention, plans a Chicago kick off, and defends the choice as strategic in the big seven states.
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Prague tightens press control under Moscow curb law
Prague announced a Moscow ordered press censor ship law amid a Kremlin inspired purge of reform liberals in Czechoslovakia. Premier Oldrich Cernik pledged forthcoming economic talks in Moscow to address urgent financial problems as the government seeks a 400 million dollar loan. The cabinet said ministries would prepare emergency measures to control press radio and television to ensure mass communications control.
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New England Police Crackdown For Labor Day Weekend
State police across New England mount a Labor Day safety crackdown using wolfpack tactics radar and boosted patrols. Massachusetts expects 13 deaths and 1000 injuries as officers target high risk areas with coordinated DPW support and water service for disabled motorists.
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UPI
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Massachusetts
Leo L. Laughlin
Vermont Guard Unit Sent to Vietnam
The 131st Engineer Company of the Vermont National Guard, activated in the nationwide reserve callup, will be shipped to Vietnam after a 20 day leave ends September 3. Capt. John E. Andrews said all soldiers must report back for final processing and immediate deployment. Reginald Cram would not confirm orders. The unit trained at Fort Belvoir, and equipment was shipped from Baltimore last month.
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Defense Department
No Banner On Monday No Banner On Monday
Labor Day observe no banner event as plans shift. city announces holiday schedule and closures. Officials remind residents of reduced services and public office hours for the holiday.
Out-of-State Tuition Rise Seen at UVM
The University of Vermont board will consider Oct 5 an increase in out of state tuition and room and board fees to meet a growing budget. Melville Dyson says no in-state tuition rise is planned. current out of state tuition is $1,800 and room and board range from $870 to $920.
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Vein of Gold Found At Brodie Ski Area
Workmen blasting a ledge at Brodie Mt ski area uncovered a mineral vein that Brodie general manager James Kelly suspects might be gold. A sample was sent to the University of Rhode Island for examination with results due next week. Freeman Foote of Williams College called gold finding in the area improbable but not impossible. The hole, for a new chair lift tower, extends about 20 feet into solid rock.
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McCarthy probes Chicago Hotel Raid clash at Hilton
McCarthy aides accuse Chicago police of a deliberate attack on the McCarthy floor at the Conrad Hilton. The incident on Friday left four officers and several campaign workers injured, with McCarthy postponing departure and forming a lawyer-led probe committee.
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Humphrey Names O'Brien To Run Party Campaign
Lawrence F. O'Brien, famed for Kennedy victory, is named campaign manager and Democratic national chairman for Hubert H. Humphrey. He will succeed John M. Bailey. O'Brien resigned as postmaster general to join Kennedy’s bid and remains in Johnson White House inner circle.
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Connecticut
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Prince Harald and Bride Board Honeymoon Voyage
Crown Prince Harald and his bride Sonja left Oslo on the royal yacht Norge for a honeymoon cruise after their glittering Oslo cathedral wedding held Thursday. Their departure marks the couple beginning their marriage with a royal voyage.
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Weekend Weather Outlook Across Mild, Cloudy Skies
The forecast calls for fair and mild conditions today with increasing cloudiness this afternoon and a high in the 70s. Tonight remains fair but not so cool. Sunday should be fair and slightly warmer.
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