State legislators eye changes to right to know law
In Montpelier legislators plan a special session to consider a resolution for a committee to study amendments to Vermont's right to know law. The issue arose from an attorney general opinion about the Parimutuel Racing Commission. Newsmedia fear officials could restrict access to records. Gov. Hoff invited reporters to discuss changes.
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Montpelier
Attorney General’s
Parimutuel Racing Commission
Chester S. Ketcham
Charles E. Gibson Jr
Hoff
Thomas Kenney
Philip H. Hoff
Hagerman
Johnson proposes verified freeze on strategic nuclear vehicles
President Johnson outlines a five point disarmament program before the Geneva conference resuming sessions. He urges a verified freeze on the number and types of strategic nuclear vehicles and credits groundwork for the limited nuclear test ban treaty with contributing to disarmament progress. The proposal lacks detailed specifics and aims to gain support among the 17 nations.
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Washington
Johnson
Russia
United States
Geneva
British forces move to Tanganyika as mutiny subsides
London reports 2,000 troops and an aircraft carrier deployed to Tanganyika amid a mutiny by the Tanganyika Rifles. President Julius Nyerere's safety affirmed as Dar es Salaam stabilizes under curfew, with at least 14 dead and 120 injured.
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Tanganyikan
Julius Nyerere
Tanganyika
Nyerere
Dar Es Salaam
London
Britain
Associated Press
Tanganyika Rifles
British Broadcasting Corporation
U.S. State Department
U.S
U.S. Information Service
Peace Corps
Zanzibar
Dar Es Salaam Radio
Elisha Kavana
Patrick Sholto-Douglas
Stereo Gift to Johnson at Baker Hearings Sparks Debate
Witness Don Reynolds testified to Senate investigators that in 1959 he gave Lyndon B. Johnson a stereo set costing 542.25 and paid 42.50 to install it, on the suggestion of Robert G. Baker. Reynolds also described a 200,000 life insurance policy on Johnson and a Jenkins statement denying a business link between Baker and Reynolds.
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Washington
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Robert G. Baker
Johnson
Baker
Senate Rules Committee
Don B. Reyolds
Reynolds
Walter Jenkins
Hoff Advocates Tax Plan and Education Funding
Gov. Hoff fires up debate on a graduated gross income tax and capital gains tax to raise 2.5 million for state education aid. He argues sales tax harms low income Vermonters and blasts A I Vermont figures. A Tax Dept report cites widespread appraisal method flaws in 246 towns and calls for regional assessment districts.
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Montpelier
Hoff
Associated Industries of
Vermont
State Tax Department
Commission Urges Liquor Price Cut Legislation
New York Moreland Commission recommends repeal of the Compulsory Price Maintenance Law to reduce liquor prices by about one dollar per fifth in package stores, projecting a $150 million yearly consumer savings. The report is the third in a series assessing New York’s alcoholic beverage control laws.
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New York
Moreland Commission
Ben Mont Signs 3 Year Wage Boost Contract
A three year contract between Ben-Mont division of Dow Chemical and Local 534 unions covers retroactive wage increases from 11 to 184 cents per hour across 1964 to 1966 with raises on Jan 1 each year. Fringe benefits gain pay for call-ins rises to four hours and expands death in the family coverage to in-laws. vacation and holiday pay calculations are revised. The talk period featured a cooperative tone after a 72 day strike two years ago.
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Ben-Mont
Dow Chemical Company
Bernard A. Galipeau
Printing Specialties and Paper Products Union
Frank A. Starbird
Kennedy and Rahman Hold Talks on Malaysia Crisis
U S Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy met Malaysia Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur to pursue a peaceful solution. Kennedy sought a four‑way summit with Rahman Sukarno and Macapagal while noting progress and arranging further discussions.
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Robert F. Kennedy
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Manila
Kennedy
Rahman
Sukarno
Diosdado
Tokyo
Jakarta
Cambodia
Norodom Sihanouk
Phnom Penh
Case for Vocational Education Emphasized by North Adams Educator
James R. Westall, head of the Charles H. McCann School of Vocational Education, argues that traditional high schools fail to provide equal opportunities. He urges broader vocational offerings—from automotive mechanics to nursing and beauty culture—to reach the 75 to 85 percent not pursuing college. A diploma alone no longer guarantees employment, he warns, as job seekers must present practical skills.
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James R. Westall
Charles H. McCann School of Vocational Education
North Adams
Mass
Westall
Bennington
The
American Association of University Women
Ruby cites innocence about Kennedy killing in bond hearing
Jack Ruby cried and said he was more remorseful than angry after killing Lee Harvey Oswald. He told reporters he never knew Oswald and claimed he was unaware of his actions while defense lawyers sought bond release citing temporary insanity.
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Dallas
Jack Ruby
Kennedy
Lee Harvey Oswald
Ruby
Wald
Melvin Belli
Joe Tonnhill
Oswald
Cuba
Fidel Castro
U.S
Inside Williams Record editor resigns amid blast
The Williams Record reports the editor steps down delivering a public blast at opponents while comments question the regional approach in Vermont.
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Williams
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John F. Kennedy
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N.Y
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Philippines
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Manchester
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