Tshombe Prepares Last Stand as U N presses surrender
UN plans to send a special emissary to Kolwezi to force Tshombe to surrender or face attack. If he resists, a Gurkha battalion could seize Kolwezi and possible war crime trial looms for Tshombe. UN advances near Kolwezi and Indian troops secure Shinkolobwe base as rail service resumes with food aid.
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Vermont governor recount ends with results pending
Secretary of State Howard E. Armstrong announced the Vermont recount of the governor race is finished but final figures will be released after a Wednesday executive session. Seven counties totals show Keyser ahead by 1,306, Hoff trailing. Chittenden County not included. Hoff previously led by 1,282 in the original count.
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Philip H. Hoff
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Washington
High Court Rejects Virginia NAACP Law
The Supreme Court struck down a Virginia law the NAACP said limited its role in anti discrimination litigation. Justice Brennan wrote that the decision centered on free speech, not race, declaring the statute violated the First Amendment.
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Prisoners End 18 Hour Roof Protest at Windsor State Prison
Six inmates at Windsor State Prison surrendered after an 18 hour roof protest in freezing temperatures. Fire hoses were used to extinguish a small fire as wardens reported no injuries and planned disciplinary and court actions.
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Kennedy seeks record tax cut in three annual steps
President Kennedy proposed the largest income tax cut in history, $13.5 billion in three annual steps through 1965, with individuals saving about $11 billion per year at the top rate. He urged Congress to reduce personal rates from 20–91% to 14–65% and corporate from 52% to 47%, with reforms to offset losses.
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Printers Vote to Extend New York Newspaper Strike
In New York the 37th day of a major city shutdown sees mediators meet publishers while striking printers rally for a continued walkout. The union backs indefinite strike as negotiations shift mildly with wage and package offer changes. Local 6 AFL CIO ITU pledges aid to affected unions. leaders seek joint talks Tuesday.
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State planner backs Bennington unitary town planning panel
Vermont planning chief Paul R. Andrews urged Bennington to form a single five member planning commission for the town and its three villages North Bennington Old Bennington and Bennington to prepare a master plan or comprehensive zoning ordinance. He noted a townwide panel would simplify development and avoid crossing town lines. Andrews plans to push legislation authorizing town wide zoning and said he would be glad to speak in Bennington.
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Inside Farm-Labor Council growth trends for state future
Conference leaders examine growth trends shaping the state's future. Items include discussion on rural development and job markets. The report notes varied predictions and regional impacts discussed by attendees.
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Kennedy state of the union shows a cautious Congress
AP summar y notes a comfortable, prosperous America with a conservative Congress and Kennedy favoring steady action. Overseas issues are quiet, and the president prefers calm, deliberate policy over heated clashes with lawmakers.
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Kennedy Faces Long Fight Over Tax Cut And Spending
The analysis notes President Kennedy will need battles with Congress to secure any tax cut and to advance programs as spending projections rise. It predicts ongoing bargaining on spending levels, medical care, and federal education aid as he seeks policy gains amid a cautious, midrange economic outlook.
Senate Battle Over Filibuster Reform Opens Today
Washington AP reports a three way fight over curb rules for filibusters with liberals proposing a 51 vote limit after 15 days of debate a middle ground plan for a three fifths limit and a solid bloc of 19 Southern senators led by Richard Russell opposing any change as civil rights legislation faces Southern opposition and political maneuvering unfolds in Congress.
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D-Ga
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Senator Long Backs Tax Cut Principles But Seeks Bargain
Senator Russell Long of Louisiana signals support for tax cuts to boost the economy but resists pledging to Kennedy's plan. He plans to push hard on the White House invitation to head the tax package while awaiting more details likely by month’s end. Kennedy’s package calls for over 10 billion dollars in rate cuts phased in from July 1, with 3 to 3.5 billion in offsetting revenue changes. The House-origin requirement delays Senate action for months as the Finance Committee awaits details and potential reforms.
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De Gaulle rejects Nassau Polaris accord for France
Paris reports President Charles de Gaulle declining to join the Nassau Bahamas Polaris missile pact. He says no one believes France can subscribe to the Bahamas accords and defers any participation to a later date. In Vermont, two Amster dam youths were rescued after an eight hour ascent on Mount Snow. Walt Cichy and Stan Dzek, 17 and 15, were found exhausted after a party of five explored the north face. They were guided to the summit lodge and brought to base by snow cat.
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