France weighs recognizing Red China amid U N split
Paris moves toward diplomatic ties with Peking despite U S opposition. De Gaulle’s timing remains unclear as Paris signals a shift that could affect United Nations voting on China and France’s global power strategy. The United States, through State Department officials, has not confirmed any notification yet.
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New Aid Formula Should End Inequities Foote
Lt. Gov. Ralph A. Foote told the Bennington Rotary Club that a proposed new state aid formula would evaporate inequities in education funding. He noted bipartisan agreement to make the formula the centerpiece of the January legislative session and cited an added 2.5 million dollars for school aid as a taxation concern.
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Khrushchev backs Panama revolt against U.S. forces
In Kalinin Khrushchev told a textile factory crowd that the Panama people want to shed oppression by United States imperialists and that the Soviet Union supports them. He dismissed U S claims that Castro staged the Panama events and criticized U S predatory policy in Panama.
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Services Need 1050 MDs for All Services Next Summer
The Defense Department called for drafting 1050 doctors for the Army Navy and Air Force next summer due to too few 1963 medical graduates volunteering after internship. Last year Selective Service aimed for 1350 doctors. Army 650 Navy 200 Air Force 200, with most serving as general duty medical officers.
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Bennington Auxiliary Police Set for Graduation Dinner
Bennington's auxiliary civil defense and state police members will receive graduation certificates at a North Bennington firehouse dinner tonight. The class covered 12 topics over nearly a year with guests including State Commissioner William H. Baumann and Deputy Director Richard Holmes. Master of ceremonies will be Joseph Caracciola as town officials welcome graduates led by CD chairman William Mattison.
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Bennington Arlington Hit Hard by Education Aid Reform
Bennington County faces reduced state aid under a new education funding formula with 15 of 16 towns set to lose, Arlington as the sole county winner. Officials say tweaks are being drafted to soften losses, but totals and methods remain unsettled as the bill evolves.
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Viet Nam Battle Kills U S Crews as Campaign Opens
In the Mekong Delta, five U S helicopter crewmen died and three were wounded as a major Communist assault began. An American private first class was killed 10 miles west of Can Tho. a UH-1 escort helicopter disintegrated in an explosion. U S casualties mounted as the operation stretched into the night and blood donations were urged.
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Embassy Families Evacuated as Panama Breaks Ties
U S embassy families were moved to safety in the Canal Zone after Panama ordered diplomatic personnel home. Panamanian President Chiari demanded a renegotiation of the 1903 canal treaty and warned relations would not resume until talks occur. Peace efforts by the OAS and U S negotiator Martin continued as Americans attended memorials for four soldiers killed in the riots.
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Raynolds says Vermont must consolidate schools by 2060
Harold Raynolds, chair of the state Board of Education, urged Vermont to pursue regional school districts via a mandate, noting only eight unions exist a decade after the union school act. He warned that without faster consolidation, the state falls behind in providing quality education.
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Will Politics Spoil Astronaut John Glenn
Columbus coverage describes John Glenn announcing a run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. senator in Ohio. The 42 year old former astronaut faces incumbent Sen. Stephen Young in the May 5 primary, with family supporters present and questions about party support and political toughening ahead.
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