U.S. pushes isolation policy against Castro Cuba
Washington reports say the United States will seek NATO and allied support for a new Inter American policy to isolate Cuba. President Kennedy and Secretary Rusk mull broad embargoes on U S trade with Cuba to cut off income, while Cuba’s Fidel Castro faces potential moves against Guantanamo and U S forces ready in the Caribbean.
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Rutland Main Line Likely Dropped Under Consultant Plan
Vermont Public Service Commissioner John Paterson says the Rutland Railway’s main line between North Bennington and Rutland would be dropped under a consultant report while service from the west to Bennington would continue. The plan has three lines take over Rutland routes, with 85 percent of service restored overall. the state will seek favorable arrangements with other railroads and considers future maintenance costs. Rutland President William Ginsburg has asked the ICC for authority to abandon the railroad amid labor troubles and declining revenue.
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French Tanks Rally To Foil Rightist Coup In Paris
French army tanks moved on Paris to back riot police and deter a right wing Secret Army revolt as Algeria peace talks frame a potential settlement. De Gaulle to speak on radio and TV as diplomats report an imminent Algerian accord.
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Rooming House Fire Claims Sixth Victim in Providence
Frank Davis aged 34 died today becoming the sixth death from yesterday’s rooming house blaze in Providence Rhode Island. His wife Virginia 38 and their 9 year old daughter Mildred perished, with Davis dying of extensive burns at Rhode Island Hospital while his 11 year old daughter Winifred survived injured and recounted his sacrifice. Fire officials planned to search ruins for the cause as details emerged of other victims Linwood M Smith 49 James Keenan 70 and George Harris 62.
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Rutland Railroad Takeover Proposal Reaches Governor
Vermont legislators may be urged to convene a special session to consider state purchase of a controlling share in the Rutland Railroad. Rep. John Masterton says the plan is ready and will be sent to all lawmakers. Gov. Keyser will keep an open mind but may favor other railroads taking over Rutland’s operations.
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Mrs Rockefeller Arrives in Reno for Possible Divorce
Mrs Nelson A Rockefeller has arrived in Reno in what may be an effort to end her 31 year marriage to New York's governor. She and her husband separated in New York months ago. Her Reno attorney William K Woodburn would not confirm a divorce filing but said she is in Reno. Nevada requires six weeks of residence to file for divorce.
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Regional school chief cites threat to Bennington students
Mt Greylock Regional High School Superintendent Paul J McDonald warned Bennington area school officials that without broader regional cooperation the area risks losing educational quality. He argued higher salaries and expanded programs could attract top teachers, while Vermont tax structure may affect compensation. Local districts Williamstown and Lanesboro formed a regional district 10 years earlier to share costs and boost offerings.
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Mixed Reaction By Newspapers To Betting Plea
Boston newspapers gave mixed responses to House Speaker John F. Thompson’s proposal to halt publishing racing results and Treasury balance figures to curb gambling. The Boston Herald warned editors could shift to other figures, while the Boston Globe supported cooperation to block data useful for illegal gambling and called the vote a political signal masking a Crime Commission message.
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Groundhog Club Defends Fickle Forecast on February 2
Quarryville and Punxsutawney groundhogs emerged to see shadows signaling six more weeks of winter. Officials dispute a National Geographic claim branding the rodent lazy, citing consistent behavior and timing of hibernation.
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Cold Wave Sets Vermont Record
The U S Weather Bureau reports Vermont experiences record low temperatures with Burlington at 25 below zero and St Johnsbury at 32 below. Newport, Montpelier and Bennington also record deep freezes. many southern towns hit season lows as reading sweep the state.
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Adoula Promises End to Katanga Split Soon at UN
Premier Cyrile Adoula traveled to New York to assure the U N assembly that his government and U N Congo command will end Katanga’s secession quickly. He argued further debate would hinder extending central rule over the vast country while addressing Soviet objections over Tshombe’s defiance and mercenary use.
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District Court Ruling Endangers Vermont Reapportionment
A U.S. District Court decision may thwart efforts to force Senate reapportionment in Vermont as Chittenden Chancery Court weighs the issue. Judge Waterman stated the district court acted correctly in not intervening while the Supreme Court considers the matter. Rep. Mikell seeks to block ballot printing in four counties until reapportionment occurs, while opponents call it a legislative matter.
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