Romney challenges Nixon in New Hampshire debate call
Romney opens Republican primary campaign in New Hampshire with a public challenge to Nixon to debate on timely issues and bold leadership. Romney files 200 signatures to secure a March 12 ballot spot as he tours the state, while Nixon remains noncommittal and seen as the favorite by many local Republicans.
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Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
New York City
Romney
Michigan
Bases Built Near Cambodian Border
U S commanders announced two new bases within four miles of the Cambodian border and the movement of up to 4000 Marines north of Da Nang to deter possible border offensives by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong. A second report notes Mine explosion in Quang Ngai city hall and broader lull after two weeks of attacks. Also covered are McCarthy’s campaign swing in California and O Brien’s Massachusetts visit as Johnson allies seek primary strategy.
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Eugene J. McCarthy
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George Wallace
Alabama
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Lurleen
GOP Leaders Cool To Hoff Tax Reform
In Montpelier UPI report House Republican leaders show little enthusiasm for Gov. Philip Hoff’s local property tax reform plan. Speaker Richard Mallory doubts full passage. Emory Hebard urges sales tax as needed funding. Elbert Moulton challenges Hoff to justify costs while debates on relief for elderly and education aid continue.
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Luther Hackett
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Inside Columnist George Gordon and Page 4 notes
On the Inside column George Gordon writes about many topics including a destroyer reference. Country store presents a new look featured on page 7, signaling local enterprise changes.
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North Carolina police donate bloodhounds to Vermont
Bloodhounds Sam and Peter Gunn of the North Carolina state police bid farewell to Tpr. Norman Bedell as they head to Vermont where the dogs will be donated, since police in North Carolina do not use them enough to justify keeping them.
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Peter Gunn
North Carolina
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Norman Bedell
Vermont
UPI
Computerized Unit To Cope With Increasing Civil Strife
Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark says the Justice Department will establish a new computerized intelligence unit, backed by the FBI, to fight rising civil unrest. He notes 1967 draft law prosecutions reached 952, the highest since 1948, with 5 adults linked to draft evasion probes including Ben Spock. Drug prosecutions rose to 260 with 619 million doses seized valued at $127 million.
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Benjamin Spock
U S Assures Cambodia No Widening Vietnam War
Washington reports the United States pledges not to widen the Vietnam war with Cambodia while reserving the right of self defense to pursue fleeing forces. The assurance comes amid tensions and U S foreign policy statements on Southeast Asia.
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UPI
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Soviets Oppose Cambodian U.S. Peace Accord
Cambodia and the United States pledged not to widen the Vietnam war and to strengthen ICC border monitoring. The Soviet Union and Poland quickly opposed the plan, saying Cambodia is neutral and accusing the U.S. of overstepping Geneva accords. Bowles stressed U.S. right to act if absolutely necessary to counter a threat to American forces in Vietnam.
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William P. Bundy
Washington
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Loon Receives VIP Bathroom Care at Jean Henry Home
In Bennington County a loon displaced by winter finds shelter at Miss Jean Henry's home. The bird, found in North Dorset and delivered by Norman Emmons and Theodore Willis, causes splashy chaos as Henry feeds it cat food pellets while planning its release from the snowbound Vermont scene.
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North Dorset
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Theodore Willis
Rutland
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Solon Defends Hoff In Kennedy Charge
In Montpelier Vermont Democratic Rep Daniel Debonis defends Gov Philip Hoff against Kennedy claims alleging the Highway Department falsified 1966 cost estimates. Debonis accuses ex Highway Commissioner Russell Holden and says Hoff asked for written reductions to aid lawmakers. A joint panel probes a $300 million miscalculation in the highway program.
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Highway Department
Vermont
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