Pope urges world brotherhood to end hate and rivalry
Pope Paul VI urged the world to abandon hate selfishness and war in a Christmas message from St. Peter's Basilica He said Christ taught that all men are brothers and urged freeing humanity from centuries old poison of pride and exclusive self interest A Vatican audience of about 20000 watched a solemn protest by Jewish group members in silence outside the city line The pontiff spoke after Mass a glittering holiday event televised across Europe and parts of America
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Nixon helicoptered to Camp David after Christmas at White House
President Nixon and family flew by helicopter to Camp David in Maryland after quietly celebrating Christmas at the White House. Accompanied by Pat Nixon and by David and Julie Eisenhower, the First Family opened gifts at the Camp David lodge, then prepared to stay unknown duration.
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Wallace to marry again after widowhood and romance reports
Governor-elect George C. Wallace will wed Cornelia Ellis Snively a 32 year old divorcee with three children. Snively is a niece of former Gov. James E. Folsom and their romance had been widely discussed. Wallace, 50, is widowed since 1968 and has four children and one grandchild. In another item, George M. Cole, 19, of Leicester was killed Christmas Day when struck by a car on a road in front of his home, driver Christopher A. Blood, 18, of Brandon identified by state police.
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Big Jim” Folsom
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New England snow boosts ski areas as Christmas shines
Snow coated New England over Christmas leading to unplowed side streets in Boston and heavy snowfalls in the mountains. Sugarbush Vermont reported a 59 inch base and Mt Mansfield New Hampshire saw over five feet. Ski operators welcomed the storm with calls for weekend crowds. Robert Gutmeier, one of four atop Mt Washington, described a beautiful Christmas day.
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Snow flurries forecast with light accumulation
Weather update notes cloudy skies and a chance of light snow flurries today with a small accumulation possible. Highs in the 20s, winds light. Tonight lows near 10. Sunday remains cloudy with reduced snow chances and highs around 20.
Salty Moulton vows Vermont roads stay clear
Montpelier reports Special gubernatorial assistant Elbert G. Moulton backed the Highway Department’s road salting policy, defending its goal to keep Vermont roads clear and reassure travelers and skiers amid conservationist opposition and potential court action over ecological concerns.
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Truce Violations Reported On Viet Border Amid Christmas Cease Fire
The U S Command tallied 81 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese violations of the Christmas cease fire as fighting resumed after the Allied truce expiry. Nine Americans were killed or wounded in a 105mm shell strike near Hue, the heaviest ground losses since July. Cambodian air raids against North Vietnamese targets east of Phnom Penh were reported, with villagers aiding Cambodian forces by revealing troop positions.
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World scientists gather to look at a dirty planet
CHICAGO United Press International reports the 137th meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science opens with panels on pollution reuse of sewage sludge waste heat sulfur extraction from fuels and junked automobiles. Delegates from many disciplines will discuss pollution causes cures and environmental policy with foreign speakers from Formosa and Russia.
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Champlain group gains tax deductible status
The Lake Champlain committee, a New York and Vermont conservation group, has been granted tax deductible status by the U S Internal Revenue Service. Donations to the conservation fund since last May will be deductible, per Peter Paine of New York, counsel for the committee. Announcement appeared in the committee newsletter December issue.
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Tax assessment reform proposals claim unfairness in state system
Bennington Sisters and Shaftsbury realtor press reforms to fix inequities in property tax appraisal. A $60,000 statewide reappraisal and a shift to regional professional assessors are proposed. Rep. George VanSantvoord backs bill plans, while Tax Department officials weigh cost and practicality. Some oppose regionallization citing administrative expense and local duty. Local listers face claims of partiality, outdated judging, and overburdened workloads. The discussion moves toward legislative consideration in 1971.
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