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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1968
Page
2
London officials report the Labor government eased sections of a law aimed at reducing immigration from Africa and Asia as Parliament debates the controversial bill. Prospects for passage before the midnight deadline appeared dim due to opposition and delays.
Washington opponents won a temporary victory by claiming the House Administration Committee lacked a quorum to authorize 425000 for the panel this year. Rep. William Fitts Ryan expects the measure to be revived next week with a quorum, likely passing amid amendments and a planned filibuster when it reaches the House. Meanwhile the Kenya to Britain migrant crisis grows as 2500 more Asians arrive in London airports and by boat.
President of Bennington Display Mfg Co Inc and longtime community worker and founding board member of Bennington Family Service Center. Served on a rural school district committee leading to Molly Stark School construction 1950 51. Helmed local rope derby and junior ski programs 1950s 60s and held Rotary Club roles including secretary and ski tow chairman.
In Union South Carolina a long imprisoned man, Roger Z Dedmond, awaits possible release after new evidence cast doubt on his guilt in the death of his wife. He weeps in a prison camp lounge as authorities link a killer known as the Gaffney Strangler to multiple crimes and uncover evidence exonerating Dedmond.
About one third of Pittsburgh's 3,100 public school teachers walked out in a strike to back demands for a collective bargaining election. City officials sought to keep all 112 public elementary and high schools open with what help they could summon.
Pope Paul VI ordered most Curia officials to retire by 74 for high ranks and 70 for lower ranks, excluding cardinal prefects. The reforms aim to modernize the central administration, streamline operations, and broaden leadership by internationalizing appointments. The changes take effect Friday after delays tied to the Pope’s health and surgery.
In Pittsburgh the rival PFT calls for bargaining power as 1900 teachers walk out despite a court injunction. The Pittsburgh Teachers Education Association urges crossing picket lines while the Catholic system remains unaffected. PFT seeks to represent about 1000 of 3100 teachers amid disputes over collective bargaining rights and salaries ranging from 5900 to 9800 dollars.
Senate civil rights advocates expect Republican Leader Everett Dirksen to win enough votes to secure a two third majority to end debate and back the two part compromise bill. The package includes strong housing protections and anti discrimination safeguards, set to take full effect January first, 1970.
UPI reports riots in Cairo and other cities by thousands of workers and students eroding President Gamal Abdel Nasser's authority. The unrest stems from discontent after the Arab defeat in the Middle East War and the lenient handling of former Air Force commanders. The turmoil marks Nasser's greatest challenge since 1952.
UPI Foreign News Analyst Phil Newsom outlines the daunting challenge in Vietnam as Communist strength rises to an estimated 333,000 in the south, with tanks appearing outside Saigon and pacification efforts failing to gain traction. He notes government reforms stalled, corruption and arrests misaligning leadership, and concludes that a victory requires about 1.5 million allied troops, significantly more than the current 1,165,000 total.
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