Soviet President Meets Pope Paul VI at Vatican
Soviet President Nikolai Podgorny held a private hourlong audience with Pope Paul VI in the Vatican. They discussed peace and religious life in the Soviet Union, signaling a step toward normalization of church‑state relations behind the Iron Curtain.
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U S Aircraft Losses in Vietnam Greater Than Reported
MACV officials disclosed that the official tally of 618 U S planes shot down in Vietnam omits non combat losses such as transport and observation aircraft. They cited 38 additional aircraft not counted, and noted ground or crash losses are not included. A civilian tragedy followed a mistaken identity strike on a sampan fleet killing 31 civilians. Marines ended a daylong clash near Da Nang with 26 enemy dead. Civilian wounded were evacuated to Can Tho after blood transfusions.
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Johnson Urges Broad Air Pollution Bill to Regain Clean Air
President Johnson asked Congress to pass a sweeping Air Quality Act of 1967 to curb emissions from major polluters. He warned pollution will worsen in ten years as industry and cars grow, and urged federal standards where states fail. Proposals include regional air quality commissions and stronger water, highway safety, and conservation measures.
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China Bans Lunar New Year Celebration Amid Maoist Tensions
In Beijing the cabinet banned lunar new year festivities citing plans by opponents to disrupt rail transport. The Feb 9 start marks return to schooling for elementary and junior students, while universities and high schools remain unaffected.
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American's Trial Starts In Prague
Vladimir Kazan-Komarek, a Czech-born American travel agent from Cambridge, Massachusetts, faces treason, attempted murder, and espionage charges in a Prague court. The trial, held behind closed doors, began after his arrest at Prague Airport last October 31 following an unscheduled landing of a Soviet airliner. CTK reports he organized and directed an anti-state group as a paid agent, with no detailed verdict expected.
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Three Astronauts Flown To Final Resting Places
The bodies of Virgil Grissom Edward White II and Roger Chaffee were flown to Arlington National Cemetery and West Point for burial with military honors. An Air Force jet arrived at Andrews Air Force Base where an honor guard greeted transport, then continued to Arlington for Grissom and Chaffee with White to be interred at West Point. A memorial service in Seabrook Texas honored the crews, praising their commitment to nation space exploration and family.
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Gus) Grissom
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Vermont Racing Commissioner Davis to Meet Gov Hoff
Vermont Racing Commissioner Frederick Davis of Newport is scheduled to meet Gov. Philip Hoff to present the commission's biennial report due Feb. 1. His tenure renewal decision hinges on Hoff’s ruling by the expiration date, as Davis may continue serving until a decision is made amid criticism over slow approvals for two proposed race tracks in northwestern Vermont.
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Bombings At Yugoslav Consulates Spur International Probe
U S and Canada mobilize diplomats and investigators after coordinated pre dawn bombings of six Yugoslav diplomatic missions in Washington Ottawa Toronto San Francisco New York and Chicago. One fireman died of a heart attack and a child was shaken by the Washington blast while no injuries were attributed directly to the explosions. Police guard the missions as an official Pittsburgh consulate threat proved unfounded. Secretary Rusk condemned the acts as terrorism and pledged restitution.
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Inside Columnists and Local Notes Collected
On the Inside feature by Gerald Raftery notes ballads as big business while Alan Sophrin comments on population control. Shaftsbury plans relocation of its honor roll as reported across pages 4 and 5.
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Mohawk Mechanics Vote Today On New Contract
Mohawk Airlines mechanics vote today on a proposed contract to end a 39 day strike. Union District 147 and company officials declined to discuss details, with debates over potential layoffs of about 125 maintenance workers as jets require less service. Mohawk serves 32 East cities including Boston Worcester Providence Hartford Windsor Locks Rutland Burlington Keene.
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Baker Conviction Faces Appeal to Supreme Court
Washington UPI report on Robert G. Baker, once a trusted Senate aide, convicted of tax evasion, larceny, and fraud after a three week trial. jurors found him guilty on all counts after 7 hours 20 minutes deliberation. sentencing pending. attorney vows appeal all the way to the Supreme Court. Baker linked to campaign funds misappropriation and a Florida influence network.
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Bobby) Baker
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