Bennington plans six cent rise in town tax for 1965
Bennington selectmen project a six cent increase in the general fund tax rate for 1965 despite a larger Grand List and cuts in some town expenses. They also recommend raising the highway tax to $1, libraries to 20 cents, and warn two or three other appropriation articles for the town meeting.
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Atty Williams Proposes Water Plan Before Unification
Water commissioners outlined a plan Tuesday to let the Bennington Water Department use current operating revenue to fund part of an immediate expansion. The proposal aims to clear legal, political and financial obstacles to improve the water system and develop new sources in Bickford Hollow Woodford, with Village Atty John H Williams II speaking for the water board.
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House Reapportionment Group Backs Con Con Resolution
MONTPELIER The House Reapportionment Committee voted 17 to 8 to report favorably on the Cutts Resolution aimed at keeping the U S Supreme Court out of state reapportionment matters The panel bypassed a subcommittee recommendation to kill the measure and sent it to the full House Rep Royal Cutts led the effort while Rep Richard H Schmidt warned it would strike at the 14th Amendment The session followed a press ban and a 15 to 10 defeat of an amendment The measure calls a federal constitutional convention to order a hands off policy on reapportionment after 76 House members signed on. In related action Gov Hoff faced opposition over a conflict of interest resolution and withdrew the reappointment of Judge Thomas Salmon Hoff urged Senate support while Salmon cited the need for separation of powers A poll tax repeal proposal was introduced in the Senate backed by Hoff and the House was set to approve a bill allowing the attorney general to hire deputies to handle rising workload.
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Ousted Diplomat Stolz Reassures Parents From Moscow
First Secretary Richard F. Stolz Jr. of the U S Embassy in Moscow phoned his parents to reassure them he and his family are safe after being declared persona non grata by the Soviet Union on espionage charges. State Department officials said the accusations are unfounded and viewed as retaliation for the expulsion of a Soviet diplomat in January. Stolz told his parents he expected to be recalled to Washington soon.
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Buddhists Celebrate Coup Toppling Huong Regime In Saigon
In Saigon Buddhist followers celebrated the bloodless coup that ousted Premier Tran Van Huong and restored Lt Gen Nguyen Khanh to power. Thousands gathered at the National Buddhist Center after a seven day hunger strike by monks, while police dispersed demonstrators at newspapers. U S Ambassador Maxwell Taylor cut short Bangkok trip and visited Huong, with a wait and see embassy stance on unfolding events.
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U.S. Doubts Total Military Takeover in Viet Nam
Washington officials said the Khanh regime shift in Saigon does not signal a full military takeover. Civilian leaders are expected to retain influence, with plans for wider electoral representation. Khanh aims to oust Huong, while Phan Khac Suu may stay as chief of state and Vien could be interim prime minister.
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Fireman’s license suspended after plea in Montpelier
UPI reports in Montpelier that Fireman William H. Parker had his driver’s license suspended after pleading no contest to careless and negligent driving, though the judge allowed him to continue driving a fire engine.
Johnson weighs London trip as Churchill funeral nears
President Johnson, back at the White House after 31 percent days at Bethesda for chest cold treatment, awaits his doctors clearance to travel to London for Churchill’s state funeral. Officials say the decision hinges on infection risk and winter weather. Johnson, cheerful and in good shape, would be accompanied by Mrs. Johnson, who also recovered from a head cold. White House physicians Burkley and Gould approved his discharge.
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Inside Selectmen approve destruction of unlicensed dogs
County newspaper brief notes selectmen approve destruction of unlicensed dogs and packs. A list of page references is provided for other items including editorials on Gov Hoff budget and local school contest results. Mentions are made of BCHS Arlington Burr & Burton Benhi outcomes and hay shortage discussion by County Agent John Page.
Reckoning Hour Seen Near in Viet Nam War
UPI analysis notes the Huong government’s overthrow elevates neutralist pressure for talks led by Buddhist monks. Gen Khanh’s coup timing hints at US opposition and a possible ceasefire with the Viet Cong as Buddhists push for direct negotiations with North Vietnam.
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Shah names Hoveida to replace assassinated premier in Iran
Tehran reports indicate Shah appoints Finance Minister Amir Abbas Hoveida to succeed Hassan Ali Mansur who was shot outside the Parliament. Mansur died six days after the attack. Hoveida vows policy continuation with reforms and a new tax law to ease burdens on Iran's poor. Mansur, pro Western, leaves a widow and two children.
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