Vermont Emancipation Act Lowers Age to 18
Vermont assumes adulthood at 18 with voting rights and broad privileges, including contracts and sue or be sued. Debate centers on constitutional methods for lowering age, with opponents arguing 21 as voting age, while Buckley notes parallels with federal actions and a Supreme Court split on federal versus state powers.
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Local Weather Outlook For Bennington Area
Partly cloudy today with a good chance of showers or thundershowers and a high near 90. Tonight partly cloudy with a chance of more showers and a low around 60. Friday cloudy with probable showers and highs in the 70s. Yesterday's high was 89 and overnight low 69. 7 am reading 76 at Bennington Airport. Sunset 8 37, sunrise 5 14.
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Montpelier teen gains adult status under Vermont law
James Anthony, 18, of Montpelier, becomes an adult under a Vermont Legislature package granting voting and drinking rights to 18 19 and 20 year olds. The measure also expands responsibilities such as paying debts and facing legal duties, while raising curiosity and mixed feelings among parents and peers.
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Montpelier
UPI
James Anthony
Vermont
Philip
Martha Anthony
Young Anthony
Vermont Liquor Control Department
Supreme Court clears way for newspapers to publish
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that newspapers may print the top secret Pentagon Vietnam study, finding prior restraint a violation of the First Amendment. The decision affects The New York Times and The Washington Post, with no immediate action against them. Reactions split along political lines, with leaders praising or criticizing the ruling.
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UPI
Republic
New York Times
Washington Post
Arthur Ochs Sulzberger
The
Benjamin Bradlee
Post
Bantam to publish Pentagon Papers illustrated paperback
Bantam Books announced it will publish within 10 days an illustrated paperback edition of The New York Times secret Pentagon report series. The book, titled The Pentagon Papers, will include the entire Times series, documents from the original report, a 64 page photo essay on U.S. involvement in Vietnam, and a 3000 word story detailing how the Times compiled the series.
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Bennington Environment Offices Merged With Rutland
Vermonts Administrative Redistricting Act forces the Bennington County Regional Planning Commission and the District Environmental Commission to consolidate with Rutlands. Bennington loses its environmental office. Rutland will host the new merged commission. Officials debate lineup with Bennington officials voicing disappointment. The executive secretary ordered the districts to merge and staff reassigned. See ENVIRONMENT Page 16, Col. 4.
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Arlington
Vermont
Bennington County Regional Planning Commission
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Bennington District Environmental Commission
Rutland
District Environmental Commission
Vermont Environmental Board
Robert S. Babcock Jr
Babcock
District Environmental
Ken Senecal
Windham-South Windsor
Curtis Carter
Senecal
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Commission
John M. Moore
Richard B. Leake II
Bennington
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Leake
Vast’’ Commission
Paul Bohne Jr
Environment
Three cosmonauts mourned by Russian leaders and public
Leaders and people gather in sorrow for the deaths of three cosmonauts in space exploration. Mourning activities span across the nation as tributes unfold.
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St. Joseph College
Steven Rice
Massachusetts
Laird
Malta
Post resumes series on Pentagon Vietnam study findings
The Washington Post resumes its three part series on the Pentagon's secret Vietnam study after a Supreme Court clearance. It highlights 1962 reviews predicting difficulty in Vietnam, fear of U.S. exit without victory, and covert policy backing of a coup. the paper cites memorandums and top secret documents previously restrained by a court injunction.
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Lyman L. Lemnitzer
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Ngo Dinh Diem
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
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McNamara Warned Johnson on Bombing in 1967 Memo
Former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara told President Johnson in May 1967 that U S bombs were killing or seriously injuring about 1000 civilians weekly in North Vietnam. He urged cutbacks, suggesting targeting only supply trails in the southern panhandle, amid doubts about the bombing’s impact and costs. The Pentagon study notes Johnson gave a cool reaction to the proposals.
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Robert S.mcnamara
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S
North Vietnam
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Johnson
UPI
Panhandle
United States
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Manchester death prompts grand jury probe
Bennington County State's Attorney Neil S. Moss said he will convene a grand jury to investigate the death of 49 year old Thomas A. Smith of Manchester. An autopsy has been ordered and Moss said the probable cause may be an external neck wound. No charges have been filed. Investigators include Manchester Police Officer Eugene Giatti and three State Police homicide team members.
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Bennington County
Neil S. Moss
Thomas A. Smith
Manchester
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Moss
Susan Smith Vicenzio
Manchester-Winhall
Thomas E. Smith
Clifford B. Harwood
Burlington
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Vivenzio
Burr and Burton Seminary
Michael Smith
John
Staten Island Community College
Staten Island
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