AEC Report Highlights Nuclear Warhead Advances
Washington API report details significant progress in nuclear warhead development capable of penetrating missile defenses. It notes new warheads for Polaris Subroc and Minuteman systems as well as nuclear artillery and demolition munitions. The article cites 1.6 million ton yield potential and mentions underground testing and the Plowshare program.
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Washington
API
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
U.S
Commission
Congress
Defense Department
Polaris
Subroc
United States
Minuteman
Russia
AEC Defense Department
Atomic Energy Program
Isthums
Panama
Ethics Code Proposed By Stafford
Rep Robert T Stafford introduced legislation for a permanent ethics code for members of Congress and legislative employees. He called for an interim code and a joint panel to draft a comprehensive standard, arguing the public has a right to know possible conflicts of interest and that lawmakers deserve guidance and protection.
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Washington
UPI
Robert T. Stafford
Congress
Vermont
Legislative Branch
Stafford
Village water board proposal gains editorial support
Editorial on page 4 urges readers to consider the Village Water Board proposal. North Bennington residents are invited to tour the new firehouse this weekend, with more coverage on pages BCHS Sabers vs Belows Falls Terriers tonight on page 6.
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North Benningtonians
BCHS
Bellows Falls
U S Delegation Pays Tribute To Churchill in Hall of Kings
U S delegation led by Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Chief Justice Earl Warren paid homage to Sir Winston Churchill in Westminster Hall amid snow and crowds. Eisenhower planned to attend later. mourners lined streets and the state funeral preparations moved forward with royal guests and a full dress rehearsal.
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U.S
Churchill
Dean Rusk
Earl Warren
Westminster Hall
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Prince Bertil
Sweden
London
Parliament Square
Khanh and Buddhists hold secret talks in Saigon
In Saigon Gen Nguyen Khanh met behind closed doors with Buddhist leaders amid tensions after his coup ousting Huong. An American Embassy bulletin alleged a strongly anti American statement circulated at the Buddhist center, while Tri Quang denied widespread anti US sentiment and criticized Ambassador Taylor.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
UPI
Nguyen Khanh
Khanh
National Buddhist Center
Tran van Huong
Tri Quang
U.S
Maxwell D. Taylor
Huong
Taylor
Thich Nhat Thien
Thien
South Viet Nam
Sled tragedy claims Readsboro siblings in driveway accident
In Albany NY a 15 year old Readsboro Vermont girl Diane Ross died from injuries suffered in a sledding accident Sunday afternoon that also killed her 10 year old brother Gilbert. They were struck by a car driven by Kenneth Williams of Readsboro as they sledded at their grandparents home. No charges have been filed and the case remains under investigation. The children were transported from North Adams Hospital to Albany Medical Center for neurosurgical care. Gilbert’s funeral was held Wednesday. Diane leaves two sisters a brother and parents along with paternal and great grandparents.
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Albany, N.Y
Readsboro, Vt
Diane Ross
Clarence Ross Jr
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Gilbert
Clarence Ross Sr
Brooklyn Street
Kenneth L. Williams
Readsboro
Monroe Bridge
Mass
North Adams Hospital
Albany Medical Center
Readsboro Central School
Addie T. Davis
First Baptist Church
Diane
Deborah Ann
Rebecca
Gary
Mrs. Ross Sr
Orville Ingalls
Ascutney
Senate increases pay for legislative draftsmen in Vermont
In Montpelier the Senate approved a bill to raise the pay of legislative draftsmen from 160 to 250 dollars weekly and to pay assistants 200 dollars during the session, with committees allowed 90 dollars a day for legal help. Gov Hoff appointed Tony Kissell to Bellows Falls Municipal Court, and 16 municipal judges were confirmed. The House adjourned briefly after prayers, with a special session planned for later.
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House
Senate
James L. Oakes
Windham County
Foremer
Wineston Churchill
Washington, D.C
Daniel B. Ruggles
Washington County
Ruggles
Labor Bill Faces Support and Opposition in Vermont
About two dozen Vermont labor group spokesmen backed a proposed Labor Relations Act to shield interstate employers from coercion and aid workers forming unions. Opponents led by James Mereness of Associated Industries argued the bill lacks funding and would upset relations between employers and employees. Other supporters cited economic benefits and worker empowerment, while critics urged protecting employers’ rights. Teachers and state workers offered amendments to exclude them from coverage.
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Frank Dumas
Burlington
Vermont
George Stephens
Fairbanks-Morse
St. Johnsbury
Ralph Williams
Vermont Labor Council
James Cain
Electrical
Jones and Lamson
Springfield
Charles Raymond
Stuart T. Martin
Wcax-Tv
Vermont State Employer Association
Vermont Education Association
Disability Hearings Katzenbach Backs Disability Amendment
Washington UPI Nicholas de B. Katzenbach, newly named Johnson attorney general, urged swift passage of a constitutional amendment to handle presidential disability. He criticized informal understandings between presidents and vice presidents as inadequate and unsupported for cases of disagreement on inability. Katzenbach testified to the Senate Constitutional Rights subcommittee as Johnson pressed for the amendment amid hearings.
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Nicholas Deb Katzenbach
Washington
U.S
Johnson
Katzenbach
Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
U.S. Senate
New York
UPI
Nicholas de B. Katzenbach
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
Constitutional Rights Subcommittee
Congress
Eisenhower
Bennington Village Fire Loss Doubled From 63
Bennington Village fire loss for 1964 reached about 76000 dollars, more than double 1963's 29075. Two Hawks Block West Main Street blazes drove much of the rise, with Wrights Cigar Store and other North Street fires adding to the total. Fire department answered 129 calls, 28 more than 1963, including 46 telephone and 30 shell alarms. Mutual aid sought seven times. five prankster arrests for false alarms. A Catamount Apartment fire earlier in month valued at 150000 dollars.
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Bennington
Richard C. Hollister
Wright’s Cigar
Pierce’s
Vermont
North Street
Hollister
Bennington County
North Bennington
Martin W. Percey Jr
State Firefighters’ Association
Brattleboro
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Belgium
Constantine
Greece
Grand Duke
Luxembourg
Strand
Fleet Street
Quang
Committee For the Defense of Buddhism
Diem
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Montpelier
Ronald E. Cohen
U.S. Supreme Court
Emory Hebard
Glover
Hoff
Mt. Anthony Union
Robert Howe
Arthur E. Wickenden
Marian Taylor
Martha
Jane Wolfe
David Peterson
James Colvin
James Betts
Bendi
Hallie * Sausville
Bennington Catholic High
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