LBJ Optimistic On Viet Nam War Progress
President Johnson voiced cautious optimism on the Viet Nam war during a televised Texas ranch news conference. He said the United States is on the way to winning and cited steps toward peace and prosperity if the effort continues, while planning a briefing with Defense Secretary McNamara on muni tions production.
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San Antonio
Tex
UPI
Johnson
Viet Nam
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Johnson City Ranch
Hawaii
Adm
U.S. Grant Sharp
U.S
Pacific
North Viet Nam
Loose Goose Not Wild One Pictured on Banner Front
In Manchester, Mrs. John S. McCormick Jr. says she has federal and state permits to keep Canada Geese and has lost two of the birds recently. The goose has appeared around West Arlington and Arlington along the Battenhill, seen swimming with fishermen and crossing roads during heavy traffic before disappearing. People who spot the bird should contact Mrs. McCormick.
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Manchester
John S. McCormick Jr
West Road
Arlington
Battenhill
Charles E. Canfield
U.S. 7
North Viet Pounded as U S Jets Hit Hanoi in Record Raid
U S jets pounded North Vietnam with a record 106 raids aided by new evasion methods against Soviet SAMs. Pilots, zigzagging through missile fire, destroyed oil depots and depots, and hit the industrial heartland while claiming success in a “dramatic” breakthrough against missiles.
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South
Viet Nam
Haiphong
Hanoi
Johnson
U.S
Southeast Asia
Washington
Harry W. O. Kinnard
1St Air Cavalry Division
Saigon
UPS
North
Air Force
Navy
China
Industria
Frank D. Moruzzi
Agawam
Mass
Hoff Opposes Plan for Presidential Representative
Vermont Governor Philip Hoff opposed a National Governors Conference proposal to create a presidential representative to work with states. He urged maintaining a governor controlled Washington office instead. Hoff called current ambassador role by former Florida Governor Ferris Bryant ineffective. The committee chose to present research without a recommendation, deeming the plan adding a new level impractical. Hoff favors stronger state control of a governors Washington office.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Vermont
Philip H. Hoff
Hoff
National Governors Conference
Washington
Florida
Ferris Bryant
Office of Emergency Planning
Bryant
Special Committee
Executive Committee
New York Legislature Adopts Record Pay Hike
Albany reports the 1966 Legislature adjourned after a lengthy session. Lawmakers raised pay from 10 000 to 15 000 dollars a year and added 2000 to expense allowances as part of a large 280 million supplemental budget. The move pushes state spending past 4 billion dollars for the current fiscal year.
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Albany
N.Y
Nelson Rockefeller
UCS Receives Federal Aid For Additional Facilities
The United Counseling Service in Bennington County has secured a 51750 federal grant to help build a partial hospitalization facility at Putnam Memorial Hospital. The $103 500 project will be matched locally by private gifts as no state funds exist. Approval hinges on legal financial and architectural details, with private subscriptions to raise the local share.
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United Counseling Service
Bennington County
UCS
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Jonathan P.A. Leopold
Vermont Department
Leopold
United States Public Health Service
Vermont
National Institute of Mental Health
Vermont Department of Mental Health
Congress
Joseph LoPiccolo Jr
LoPiccolo
Carmody Seeks Both Parties Nomination For Bennington SA
Bennington County attorney candidate Carmody announces for state s attorney job to replace retiring R Marshall Witten. He aims for Democratic and Republican nominations in September primary, praising fair, impartial law enforcement. Carmody, 26, grad of Bennington Catholic High, Stonehill, and Boston University Law, married with two children, lives with parents in Bennington.
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John T. Carmody Jr
Bennington
Bennington County
R. Marshall Witten
Carmody
Atty
F. Ray Paddock
Paddock
Boston University
John B. Harte
Vermont
Bennington Lions Club
Stonehill College
North Easton
Mass
Boston University Law School
Katherine Cronin
Braintree
Daniel
Kevin
Mrs. Carmody Sr
Union
Volkswagens recall 175000 models for front axle repairs
About 175,000 Volkswagen sedans and Karmann Ghias from 1966 were recalled for defective front axle ball joints. Moisture penetrated seals causing corrosion. dealers will replace joints, relubricate, and fit improved sealing. No accidents linked, per Volkswagen of America.
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Englewood Cliffs
N.J
VPT
Volkswagen
Volkswagen of America, Inc
Inside Notes and Local Sightings Highlight Winter Catalogs
Inside Elizabeth Dwyer notes the winter catalogs are ready and ready for readers. Marlboro hosts the master returning to action as a critic reviews Casals. A photo captures Oakwood Golf Tourney winners clinching two years straight.
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Elizabeth Dwyer
Oakerwood Golf Tourney
Launch Advances Orbital Rocketry
CAPE KENNEDY The now lifeless Saturn rocket hulk and its upper stage passed a five hour orbital test proving hydrogen fuel stability in space. The milestone strengthens U.S. plans to use the stage for Apollo earth orbital and lunar missions and keeps the program on schedule for an early Saturn 5 launch next year.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
U.S
Moon
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River of No Return
Salmon
Idaho
Red River
Darold E. Tukey
Belgrade
Maine
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Shaftsbury
Area State’s Attorney
Volkswagens
Marlboro
Casals
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