Trustees Go On Offense In War Against Junk
Bennington Village trustees approve a standard procedure to enforce the junk ordinance. They authorize letters to three alleged violators near Gage Street Carrigan Lane and Beech Main junction. If voluntary cleanup fails by December 18 hearings may be held in January with a final order to remove junk within 30 days.
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Blue Ribbon Report Expected This Month
MONTPELIER with Gov. Philip H. Hoff signaling the blue ribbon committee will publish findings and recommendations on reapportionment this month. Hoff hopes at least one concrete realignment proposal will be released before the legislative session, allowing lawmakers time to study it.
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Billings urges calm firm action on Vermont reapportionment
Speaker Franklin S. Billings Jr. of Woodstock urged calm, prudent effort by Bennington County’s delegation as Vermont faces ordered reapportionment due by April 1. He pressed for orderly action, argued limits of court power, and suggested a constitutional amendment to clarify legislative apportionment while organizers elected Kenyon as chair and Collins as secretary treasurer.
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Baker Refuses to Answer Probers’ Stadium Kickback Questions
Bobby Baker was recalled to the Senate inquiry witness stand but refused to discuss his private dealings as former Senate Democratic secretary. He declined to discuss alleged $25,000 kickback ties to a stadium contract and campaign funds, citing constitutional grounds. Witnessesincluding Don Reynolds, Matthew McCloskey, and William N. McLeod testified on the matter while the session debated live TV coverage.
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Vermont deer kill tops fourteen thousand this season
The Vermont deer kill for the season ending last Sunday reaches 14,194, with figures incomplete. Windsor, Rutland, Orange, Windham and Washington counties lead in deer reported bagged, each report setting a new state record. Final official statistics won’t be available before January.
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Pope Paul VI Arrives in India as Pilgrim of Peace
Pope Paul VI arrives in Bombay amid massive crowds as part of his longest papal journey. Security guards number over 15,000 to curb throngs of worshippers while officials hail the pope as a symbol of harmony among diverse faiths. He lands from Rome after a stop in Beirut and will attend the 38th International Eucharistic Congress.
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Setback in Viet Nam War as Viet Cong seize Thien Giao
Viet Cong guerrillas overran Thien Giao district capital after a dawn strike northeast of Saigon. Government forces, including 14 troops and the district chief, were killed. 30 wounded and six missing. North Viet Nam accused U.S. planes of attacking villages in a new act of war. President Johnson ordered urgent consultations with Saigon to bolster the war effort.
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United Nations Postpones Vote as Rusk Gromyko Talk
At U.N. headquarters in New York the 1964 General Assembly began under a stopgap to avoid a vote on Russia’s right to participate. Dean Rusk and Andrei Gromyko met for lunch to pursue a compromise while Thant warned that only non-controversial issues would be discussed as debate opened.
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Inside Five power firms seek shares in new CT atom plant
Summary of page 2 and surrounding items notes that On the Inside Five reports power companies aiming to acquire stake in Connecticut's new atomic plant. Also mentions Red Brick School pupils learning at slower pace and editorial on Gov Hoff's reapportionment call. Shaftsbury school info meeting tonight with expert panel. BCHS and Bendi drop opening basketball games. County Agent John Page writes on changing agriculture.
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