Special Meeting Seeks 70000 for Water Sewer Extension
A special town meeting is called for February 13 at 8 p.m. at Bennington Elementary School to vote on extending water and sewer mains to Bijur Lubricating Corp. property at Park Street and Kocher Drive. The warning, signed by Selectmen Louis Lausville and Joseph E Higgins, seeks voter approval to borrow up to 70000 over 10 years for the project. Bijur plans a new plant if service is provided. Last Tuesday, selectmen...
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House Pays Tribute To Lefevre
The Vermont House held a moment of silence and adopted a resolution mourning Rep. Reid Lefevre 63 of Manchester after his death from a heart attack at a Portland Maine event. Gov Hoff to lead funeral details with services at St Pauls Church in Manchester Center.
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Clash Reported Along Canal Near Ismailia War Zone
United Press International reports renewed fighting along the Suez Canal near Ismailia as Egyptian and Israeli forces exchange fire across the waterway. Egyptian launches from Lake Timsah were hit as Israel warned ships entering the northern canal while agreeing to allow southern surveys. three Israeli soldiers wounded, two Egyptian tanks said destroyed.
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Hopes Fade for Survival of Submarine Crews
The French navy said it had given up hope of finding alive the 52 crewmen aboard its submarine Minerve missing since Saturday in the Mediterranean. Israeli officials said the search for the Dakar would continue until its fate is known.
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Senate Confirms Clark Clifford as Defense Secretary
The Senate approved Clark M. Clifford by voice vote to become secretary of defense succeeding McNamara on March 1. Clifford, 61, a longtime adviser to Democratic leaders and ally of President Johnson, brings a hawkish career in national security and law to the post amid ongoing U S Navy submarine search efforts.
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U.N. invitation stirs North Korea Pueblo crisis debate
United Nations sources report Soviet diplomats seek North Korea’s invitation to Security Council talks on the Pueblo incident. The United States says it will only accept such participation if the ship and its 83 crew are released, as negotiations continue without a resolution. The issue follows a four day back channel process and a canceled Security Council meeting.
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Reds Launch War's Midtiest Offensive
The Viet Cong launched their mightiest offensive of the war with thousands of troops striking dozens of towns and seven major cities including Da Nang. U.S. and allied forces reported fighting in Pleiku Hoi An Nha Trang and Kontum as raids disrupted Tet cease-fire. Casualties were incomplete but at least 441 killed with hundreds captured. damage included $15 million in jet planes at Da Nang and many helicopters damaged. General Giap leads the push as Westmoreland orders forces back to war amid a widespread public reassessment of the cease-fire.
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South Korea Calls For Stronger Action Against Red Threat
UPI reports Gen Bonesteel warns North Korea continues efforts to take over the peninsula while intensified measures are ordered to stop provocation. Seoul critics say U.S. aid is insufficient as Park Chung Hee weighs security steps and a national assembly session convenes. The Pueblo seizure and Vietnam strikes heighten tensions.
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Rieber seeks federal endorsement for Vermont sign bill
Rep Theodore Rieber of South Burlington travels to Washington with Attorney General James L. Oakes to secure federal backing for Vermont measures to remove off premise roadside signs and replace them with state directed signs. The bill, unanimously endorsed by the House Natural Resources Committee, raises questions on the legality under federal beautification rules and a possible experimental exception.
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Manchester school bond approved on four hundred thousand
A Manchester school board approves a 400000 bond issue, while columnist Carlo Walter writes about snowshoeing in the woods. The legislature faces turmoil over the state Board of Education, noted by Rep. George Van Santvoord in his Montpelier weekly report.
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OEO to Close Ripton and Rodman Job Corps Camps
The Office of Economic Opportunity announced closures of 23 Job Corps centers, including Ripton Vermont and Rodman Massachusetts facilities. Ripton opened 1966 with 128 capacity, Rodman opened 1965 with 750 capacity. About 5,000 of 7,800 youths statewide to be shifted. 2,800 placed on administrative leave without pay while awaiting reentry opportunities.
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