20 Jan 1966
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1966
Page
1
Gov Philip Hoff reversed past stance and endorses a penny increase in Vermonts 6 cent gasoline tax to fund his highway reconstruction push in Southwestern Vermont. Legislature shows resistance to passage amid debate on funding the project.
President Johnson weighs peace talks as Dean Rusk briefs on Soviet and foreign reactions to the administrations peace bid. Harriman clarifies Hanoi must decide, while U.S. pause in bombing nears five weeks. Rusk to report on New Delhi Kosygin talks and visits to Bangkok Saigon Manila.
President Johnson urged Congress to amend the Constitution to extend House terms from two to four years and to abolish the Electoral College in favor of direct state voting for president and vice president. He argued longer terms reduce campaign costs and allow focus on complex legislation.
President Johnson spoke at the Truman library ceremony in Independence Missouri marking the creation of a Harry S Truman peace center and a $50,000 annual peace prize. He praised Truman and outlined 1966 foreign aid goals including population control, international education, overseas health, and a drive to combat world hunger. Johnson planned to return to Washington later that day.
Marquis Childs writes about the publicity machine surrounding the senators in a column on Page 4, analyzing how media and public relations shape political narratives. The piece reflects on press dynamics and the influence of publicity on public perception.
Viet Cong guerrillas targeted American troops at the start of the Tet truce period in Saigon. A U S Army Huey helicopter was fired on during a medical evacuation near Ba To Special Forces camp as B52 bombers struck bunkers 69 miles northwest of Saigon.
The Selective Service System will decide within the next ten days whether to begin drafting college students to meet manpower needs of the Vietnam War. Lt. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, head of the system, will make the call with potential 1-A classifications targeting the poorest students and possible drafts by next year.
Gov. Hoff criticizes Senate Judiciary for labeling two key bills as very low priority the court reorganization and uniform commercial code for Vermont. The code, 233 pages, is urged by Sen. Fayette. Hoff notes Vermont lacks such code unlike New England peers. Hoff cites time and expert input, recalling faster House passage in 1961. A separate briefing covers Albert Cree’s mission on non profit power ventures and opposition to Churchill Falls hydro plans. UVM's role in ETV is questioned amid potential college deferment policy changes and draft testing shifts for students.
Gunfire tore through downtown Santo Domingo Tuesday and Wednesday nights, leaving at least one dead and five wounded. Vatican diplomat Archbishop Emanuel Clarizio escaped injury. Luis Quezada of the education ministry was shot dead in his home in Santo Domingo's rebel zone. a baby girl was slightly wounded as neighbors reported a motorcycle fleeing the scene.
U S Senator Javits urged New York to lower the voting age to 18 and support statewide primaries for state offices. Testifying before a Joint Legislative Committee on Election Law in New York City, he called it anomalous that voting is denied to 18 year olds while drinking is allowed. He noted Georgia and Kentucky permit 18-year-olds to vote, with Alaska at 19 and Hawaii at 20. He linked civic education to voting maturity and urged seniors to participate as citizens if the ballot were an immediate privilege.
New Delhi UPI President Johnson invites India's new prime minister Mrs Indira Gandhi to visit the United States Feb 1 or as soon as possible after that. The invitation came from U.S. Ambassador Bowles during a 30 minute call at her office. Bowles urged a Washington visit as soon as possible to discuss shared problems.
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