Poll Tax Challenge Moves To Supreme Court
The government attacked Virginia’s poll tax in a U.S. Supreme Court case that could affect voting levies in other Southern states. The suit, filed by residents of Washington D C suburbs, argues the tax in state elections discriminates against the poor. The challenge gained momentum with new enactment of the tax.
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UPI
Virginia
U.S. Supreme Court
Washington, D.C
Justice Departement
Department
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
Nicholas Deb. Katzenbach
Mallory Announces Candidacy For Village President
Henry H. Mallory a long time Bennington Village trustee announced his bid for Village President as the retirement of incumbent Salvatore Santarcangelo opens the field. Mallory 109 Hillside Street leads a slate with possible rivals Joseph A. Pello Jr and Richard Hollister while Santarcangelo contemplates a write in run for another term if elected. Mallory has served on police fire recreation and lighting committees and helped craft a long range street lighting plan with Central Vermont Public Service. He works at Sprague Electric in North Adams Mass as corporate purchasing agent. Election is March 15 and Mallory’s candidacy creates a vacancy on his current board.
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Henry H. Mallory
Bennington
Salvatore Santarcangelo
Santarcangelo
Old Bennington
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
Mallory
Sprague Electric Co
North Adams
Mass
Second Battle of 14 B War Delays Right to Work Bill
Senate opponents of Johnson's right to work bill opened delaying tactics in the so called second Battle of 14-B. Dirksen led a quorum call and pledged many amendments while Mansfield and Dirksen both projected a final victory for the minority.
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UPI
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Senate Business
Everett M. Dirksen
Dirksen
Mike Mansfield
Johnson Maintains Silence On Viet Nam Strategy
Washington reports President Johnson continues to weigh options amid pressure for renewed air strikes on North Vietnam. Diplomats say a major escalation is not imminent, with decisions possibly due in about ten days. Secretary Rusk returns to explain steps taken to push North Vietnam to the peace table, while Fulbright warns against escalation without broader consultation.
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UPI
Johnson
U.S
North Viet Nam
Dean Rusk
Capitol Hill
Air Force C123 crash in Vietnam kills 47 Americans
In the Central Highlands a U S Air Force C123 transport exploded after takeoff with fuel, killing 47 Americans aboard. In Da Nang area Marines hunted a giant 120 millimeter mortar amid a Viet Cong attack that killed four and wounded 26. The crash near An Khe raised fears of a major VC assault. witnesses said the fuel-laden plane burst into flames after skidding down a slope. See plane crash page 12.
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Viet Nam
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1St Cavalry
Deo Mang
An Khe
Dee Mang Pass
Route 19
Rent Subsidy Test For Great Society
President Johnson has chosen the rent subsidy plan as the first Great Society battleground. He seeks 30 million dollars immediately to start aid for needy renters, a request Congress rejected last year. The move signals congressional sentiment on funding domestic programs as part of the new fiscal year. Johnson also plans supplemental requests to finance higher military and civilian pay, the teacher corps, Education Act funds, and elder health programs.
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UPI
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Congress
Lottery Vote Looms in New York as Voters Near Decision
Albany reports indicate New York voters likely will decide in November on a state lottery after Senate Republican Leader Earl Brydges signaled no obstruction. If approved by the legislature and voters, an enabling bill would follow, with a commission to run the lottery modeled after New Hampshire. The measure could contribute about 400 million dollars annually to education.
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N.Y
New York State
Senate
Earl Brydges
Nelson Rockefeller
New Hampshire
Rockefeller
Britain weighs peace terms to end Rhodesia independence
London reports Britain ready to recognize rebel Rhodesian Premier Ian Smith as head of government if he returns Rhodesia to constitutional rule and drops independence claims. Prime Minister Harold Wilson to outline terms in Parliament amid talks with Rhodesian officials via Hugh Beadle. Heath pressured for a deal to avoid direct London rule as sanctions bite.
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London
UPI
Ian Smith
Harold Wilson
Wilson
Hugh Beadle
Salisbury
Beadle
Sir Humphrey Gibbs
the Smith
Smith
Edward Heath
Commonwealth Correspondents Association
Heath
Rhodesia
Shaftsbury Mary Monroe Hawkins Library story featured
Inside feature recounts 1917 segments of the Gradatimn group and the Mary Monroe Hawkins Library in Shaftsbury with a focus on Hoosick benefactress offering another gift. The item highlights ongoing philanthropic support and historical notes from Page 6 coverage.
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Shaftsbury
Mary Monroe Hawkins
Hoosick Benefactress
GOP Says Johnson Budget Is Phony And Cuts Urged
Republican budget cutters denounce President Johnson’s 112.8 billion request as a phony plan and vow to expose and trim it. Rep. Frank Bow reconstitutes an economy task force led by Rep. Charles Jonas to root out waste, with the group to resume work after a lapse last year.
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Charles L. Schultze
Johnson
Congress
UPI
Washington
Charles Raper Jonas R N.C
Guides Seek To Reach Plane Debris On Mont Blanc Crash
Mountain guides in Chamonix fight to reach debris from Air India Boeing 707 that crashed on Mont Blanc killing 117, including nuclear scientist Dr. Homi J. Bhabha. Nine guides flown by helicopter face near vertical terrain, gale winds, and deep snow. Weather may delay recovery until spring. The Kanchenjunga was on a Bombay to New York flight en route to Geneva when it vanished after approaching the airport.
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France
UPI
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Europe
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Homi J. Bhabha
India
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Kanchenjunga
Senate Decision Wednesday on Uniform Commercial Code
Vermont legislators faced a pivotal vote in the Senate over the 233 page Uniform Commercial Code. Backers led by Gov Hoff and several lawmakers argue it fixes interstate business rules, while opponents urge thorough study before an adjournment deadline. The Vermont Bar Association supports passage citing clarity for large firms.
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Montpelier
Senate Judiciary Committee
Vermont
Delaware
Vernon J. Loveland
Vernon
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Angney
Sen. Cook
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Distri
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Bar Association
Waldo C. Holden
Bennington
Holden
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Ohio
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Bennington County
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Avelington
George W. Cook
Rutland County
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