U.S. Fails in First Moon Orbit Attempt
CAPE KENNEDY UPS reports the United States failed to place a 206 pound physics laboratory into lunar orbit. The craft traveled too fast for lunar insertion and will be diverted into a distant Earth orbit, marking the first U.S. attempt to match Luna 10.
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Hoff Questions Viet Nam Bombing Policy
Governor Philip Hoff voiced reservations about the latest U S bombings in Viet Nam warning that they could draw Red China into the conflict and spark nuclear war. He said briefings showed the goal was to deter Hanoi without escalating, and he remained unsure whether the current strikes count as escalation.
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Soviet vow to boost aid to North Vietnam
In Moscow a Soviet spokesman announced increased military aid to North Vietnam to counter U.S. air strikes. Brezhnev warned the war could become a dangerous path, claiming Moscow’s superiority in missiles, submarines, and satellites. He said Russia would provide political and military support as protests grow in Soviet cities and anti-American motions spread.
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North Viet Oil Depot Smashed by U.S. Jets
UPI reports U.S. Navy jets destroyed a large North Viet Nam oil dump near Haiphong in a third straight day of raids. Denunciations came from China and Russia as U.S. forces pressed a Red battalion fleeing across the Cambodian border. Air Force planes attacked Red positions in the south.
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Hoff defers on Mallary request for education funds
Gov. Philip Hoff delays decision on a special legislative session to allocate education funds amid uncertain surplus. He says current surplus estimates are unclear, budgets were set in March, and any extra money should fund education without tax cuts. He doubts a session will be called this year.
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Local Guard Unit Heads to Camp Drum for Summer Training
About 2,800 Vermont Army National Guardsmen including 135 Bennington's 86th Engineers depart from the state Armory toward Camp Drum New York for summer field training. From now until July 16 they will practice bridge construction heavy equipment use and demolition with a break slated for July 9.
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New York City Tax Package Approved by Legislature
Albany (UPI) The New York State Legislature approved a 253 million tax package for New York City, allowing the city to tax earnings of residents and non residents who work there. Gov Rockefeller signed it. effective July 1. Commuter earnings tax set at 0.25 percent, self employed up to 0.375 percent, with exemptions for some.
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Inside Scoop on Summer Day Women Activities
On hot days in summer women keep cool and busy with chores, errands, and social visits. The notes mention exercise, gardening, and community events as common daytime activities. Jean Was sick on page three is a separate item, with BCHS Horse Show photos on page five and a new gift shop opening in Pownal on page seven.
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