Compromise Road Plan Termed a Snow Job
Vermont lawmakers debate the U S 7 four lane plan as Rep Franklin proposes a two lane alternative called a snow job Rep Caracciola denounces the move while leaders push for Hoff s 34 million bond program The House Highways Committee plans a vote next Tuesday amid regional tensions over highway funding and route plans
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Michael Quill Dies in New York
Michael J. Quill Irish born labor leader who led the bus and subway strike affecting eight million New Yorkers died Friday night at age 60. He collapsed in his Manhattan home at 15 W 72nd Street and was pronounced dead at the scene after an ambulance response from Roosevelt Hospital.
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Boston hotel fire kills at least 13 in worst blast
A violent explosion ripped through two hotels, a strip joint, a bar, and a coffee shop in Boston’s honky tonk district, killing 13 and leaving 25 to 30 feared dead among flaming debris. About 46 injured, winds 35 mph, temperatures 14 below. Sailors and soldiers on leave crowded the area as flames spread through Boylston Street. Quill, TWU president, died amid praise for the New York contract and strike actions.
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Franklin compromise on highway bonds aims to speed four lane projects
Vermont lawmakers discuss a two bond plan for emergency and accelerated highway work. The proposal would fund four lane construction on routes including U S 4 and U S 7 with land acquisition for a widened right of way. Officials debate scope and timing amid political pressure from Mallory and GOP caucus reactions.
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Rusk Fulbright clash on Viet Nam policy on Capitol Hill
Senator Fulbright pressed Secretary Rusk for a clearer Viet Nam policy as Congress weighs an additional 12.3 billion dollars for the war. Rusk defended U S policy saying North Viet Nam aggression must be halted while Fulbright challenged the legal basis of U S involvement. President Johnson urged peace and warned against ruling by ruin as he addressed students during the same day of hearings.
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Wintry Blast Flattens Midwest States Across Plains to East
A crippling winter storm paralyzed much of the Midwest and Plains with subzero temperatures. Notable impacts included power outages in Chicago suburbs, school closures across hundreds of communities, and record lows from Minnesota to Wisconsin. Debris and weather hazards prompted weekend travel advisories as several fatalities were linked to the cold.
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Town Caucuses Set for Bennington Elections
Bennington voters from both major parties will caucus to nominate candidates for town posts at Town Meeting on March 1. Republican caucus is 8 p.m. Wednesday at the State Armory. Democratic caucus is 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bennington County Courthouse. Incumbents with three year terms include Town Clerk Mary Hodeck, Tax Collector Julia Nash, and Treasurer Michael Hogan Jr. Other offices up for grabs include Selectman, Road Commissioner held by James Cross, Auditor Floyd Harmon, Moderator Norton Barber, Town Agent Barber, First Constable August Kelson, Second Constable Thomas Maloney, Trustee Armand Lampton, and two Grand Jurors Peter Donavan Jr. and Eugene Burt.
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Stafford Plans Fourth Term in Congress at 52
Rep. Robert T. Stafford of Vermont, 52, projects a fourth term, avoiding retirement talk while weighing four year term proposals. He cites war costs, inflation, and domestic spending, supports four year terms, and notes Viet Nam policy alignment with President Johnson. He served in WWII and the Korean War and chairs naval matters on the House Armed Services panel.
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Inside column explains lack of hints in feature page
Columnist Jean Wassick discusses why the Inside page has fewer household hints and treats readers to a candid rationale. The piece reflects on audience demand and editorial focus shaping content choices.
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Steps Taken To Draft College Boys
Washington (UPI) The Selective Service System moved to begin drafting college students to meet manpower needs. Lt Gen Lewis B Hershey announced guidelines will be issued to local boards for deferment or transfer to 1A. Advisors criteria will be similar to those used in the Korean War.
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Parcel Post Rate Increase Sought by Postmaster General
Washington (UPI) Post master General Lawrence F. O'Brien urged Congress to raise parcel post rates and simplify rules to reach break-even. He warned fourth class mail could lose 107 million dollars this year under current regulations and proposed a 1 cent per piece parcel post rise plus a 12 percent hike for fourth class catalogs. A simplification of size and weight limits was also asked with a 40 pound 100 inch general limit between all first class post offices.
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Johnson weighs Viet Nam bombing pause after White House meeting
President Johnson held a high level strategy session on Viet Nam and indicated he may resume bombing North Vietnam soon. He told 16 liberal senators he would be guided by congressionally backed authority to act as needed to protect American interests.
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Maine House kills 1.5 million schooner bill
The state House of Representatives on Friday indefinitely postponed a bill to fund a $1.5 million schooner for the Montreal World's Fair. Lawmakers derided the project as a canoe with a mast. Rep. W. Russell Edwards withdrew a reconsideration motion saying, I give up the ship.
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