Attorneys Await Word on Trial Move in Ruby Case
Dallas jurors would be questioned Monday as District Judge Joe Brown prepared a ruling at 5 p.m. on a defense request to move Jack Ruby murder trial out of Dallas. Melvin Belli urged a venue change while Henry Wade opposed it, noting Oswald killed JFK in Dallas and the case drew nationwide attention.
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West Berlin Easter hope blocked by Wall reopening bid
Bonn reports a joint government and West Berlin Senate rejection of East Germany offer to reopen the Berlin Wall for Easter. East Germans proposed temporary permits and rapid processing for family visits, with concerns over long delays and new rules. The Easter window ran March 21 to 30, with Whitsunday on May 17.
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British Plans Large Sales To Russians
London reports say Britain will sell road building gear to Cuba and extend a large credit to the Soviet Union for factories. Prime Minister Douglas-Home stressed continued trade with Cuba and the Communist bloc as three Cuban officials negotiate for road rollers and earth movers worth about 1.4 million dollars, while London banks prepare up to 448 million dollars credit for fertilizer and chemical plants. Colin Ryan of the Aveling Barford plant confirms talks to supply road rollers with substantial value.
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Ridicule echoes in Vermont GOP governor race
Lt. Gov. Ralph A. Foote called Robert S. Babcock ridiculous for promising not to seek the GOP nomination if Foote supports tax plans. The clash raises chances they meet in the primary. Babcock, a sales tax advocate, says he is flattered by the draft but does not want to run against Foote. If Foote adopts what Babcock deems imperative, a confrontation may follow.
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Hoff Questions GOP Board Over Vermont School District Plan
Gov. Hoff writes four Education Board members asking why they did not endorse his bill to create 12 large Vermont districts. He seeks views on regionalization and the bill amid mixed votes at the board meeting.
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Vermont Senate votes for study of right to know law
The Vermont Senate unanimously approved a resolution to form a 9 member commission to study how much government information should be disclosed. Sponsored by Sen. Daniel B. Ruggles III, the measure follows a Ketchnam opinion on Racing Commission disclosures and is backed by the Vermont Press Association and broadcasters.
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Makarios Heads to UN After Rejecting Plan for Cyprus Force
President Makarios will seek a United Nations Security Council resolution to protect Cyprus and bar unilateral intervention as Greek Turkish fighting persists. He rejected the British American proposal for an Atlantic Alliance peace force, while U S and Britain push for a settlement. Ball reports to Ankara and Athens urging restraint as casualties mount.
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Home Hopes Universal Benefits from Talks
Washington AP Britain Prime Minister Douglas-Home returns home after two days of talks with President Johnson. Officials say the Anglo American summit built mutual understanding and may benefit many countries, though a joint communique noted few specific points of agreement.
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Five Cosa Nostra Families Targeted by Justice Dept
The Justice Department concentrates on five Cosa Nostra families in the New York area led by Thomas Luchese. U S Attorney General Kennedy visits as a federal grand jury action accelerates. About two dozen Luchese associates appear this week amid Nassau County links to a call girl ring and a bookmaking arrest tied to a procurer who died in a car fire.
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Committee Head Sees No Need for More Taxes
Vermont Ways and Means chair Rep John H Downs says no new taxes this year despite Gov Hoff windfall plan that could raise 1.6 million to fund state education aid. Partridge and others push for 1.25 to 2.5 million in aid, while some fear windfall aid is risky financing. The panel weighs reforms including an education tax and capital gains tax as it studies Vermont's tax structure.
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Missile Explodes in Silo Near Roswell
An Atlas ICBM exploded and burned in an underground silo about 32 miles east of Roswell New Mexico during a drill. Air Force officials evacuated all personnel with no injuries reported. The 82 foot missile was about one third surface when the blast occurred.
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GOP Chair Sees Nixon Entry By May For 1968 Nomination
GOP national chairman believes Nixon must enter by May to contend for the party’s presidential nomination. Rep. Miller in Rome says a deadlocked convention could turn to Nixon, though he doubts one will occur and predicts a nominee announced by April or May. Nixon has said he would accept a draft but won’t organize one.
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Police Seek Barre Dog Torturer in Six Day Ordeal
Police search for the person who bound and gagged a collie named Pacer and left it in a three foot hole. Four neighborhood youths found the dying dog near the Tomasi home after six days of suffering. The family bathed wounds and a vet advised euthanasia. Pacer died after saying goodbye to the Tomasi household.
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Inside Manchester plans two day Town Meeting and zoning
Inside Manchester announces a two day Town Meeting focused on zoning and the kindergarten as the biggest issues. A new book The Far Right is reviewed and BCHS loses a basketball thriller in a page three, four, and six layout.
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