Ohio industrialist buys Charles F. Orvis Co.
D Clarke Corkran announces sale of the Orvis Co. to Leigh H. Perkins of Cleveland. The 109 year old Manchester maker of Tonkin bamboo fishing rods will shift to a new Vermont corporation named Orvis Company Inc. with Corkran staying as chairman for five years. Perkins plans extensive travel for sales and will not relocate his family permanently.
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Viet Cong Launch Big Attack Experiment In South Vietnam
UPI reports a U.S. military spokesman says the Binh Gia battle near Saigon was the largest and longest Communist campaign yet in the South. He notes larger Communist units and heavy losses on both sides as Washington weighs whether the new strategy can endure heavy casualties. Vietnamese sources warn of a North Vietnamese drive to purge non‑Communist NLf supporters if the Communists gain power.
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Medicare's Chances Seen Good In New Congress
Washington reports the Medicare drive gains momentum as House Democrats realign the Ways and Means Committee to secure two additional votes for health care legislation. The plan, backed by President Johnson, would fund hospitalization and nursing home care for the elderly via a dedicated health care fund, separate from regular Social Security. Speaker McCormack announced the shift to a 2 to 1 Democrat to Republican ratio, boosting prospects for early enactment after 15 years of consideration.
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Billings Repeats as Vermont House Speaker Faces Senate Reform
In Montpelier GOP leader Franklin S. Billings Jr. wins a historic repeat speakership over Cornelius Granai and George Kingston. Vermont Republicans elect Cook as president pro tempore of a 17-13 Senate, introducing many new faces after a tough election. Billings may pursue governor while Cook must unite a party with a reduced margin and shifting leadership.
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Foote Presides In Senate In Vermont Legislature leadership reshuffle
Republicans won big as the GOP-dominated Vermont Legislature convened with Frank Billings Jr. re-elected in the House and George Cook winning the Senate seat. Lt. Gov. Hoff and Democratic strategists analyzed reapportionment as Foote presided and Hoff prepared for a second term amid party shifts.
Putney Writer Son Wife Killed in Accident
George W. Oakes aged 55 his wife Joanna 49 and their 17 year old son James were killed when their car veered across Route 91 struck a guard rail plunged down an embankment and hit a tree. James was the driver. The family from Washington D C were returning from New England and Dartmouth College where James hoped to enroll next year. Diana 19 was not traveling with them. Mrs Oakes was Joanne Rose daughter of Col Ernest Rose of Surrey England. Oakes had a long newspaper career including The Chattanooga Times and The New York Times. He founded the London weekly American Outlook and contributed to the Washington Sunday Star since 1957.
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Montpelier Opening Two Days Schedule At State Capitol
UPI reports this tentative Montpelier schedule covers the first two days of the legislature. Wednesday includes role call by Secretary of State Howard Armstrong and the House speaker election, while the Senate elects leaders and canvassing members. Thursday features a joint session, oaths for state officials, and Gov Hoff’s inaugural address introduction.
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Village gains in war on junk
Village President Salvatore Santarcangelo reported progress in the junk control crackdown as three violators complied with the ordinance by cleaning up their properties on Pratt Street Carrigan Lane and at Beech and Main Streets. He praised Joseph Schockett for agreeing to erect a 14 foot fence and noted ongoing vigilance.
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Inside County Agent John Page Discusses Research
The article highlights County Agent John Page outlining ongoing agricultural research and its implications for farmers. It emphasizes practical applications and potential benefits for local crops and farming practices.
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