Medicare Advocates Optimistic For Crucial Final Vote Tonight
In Washington, Senate leaders expressed optimism as debate progressed smoothly and a crucial final vote on key Medicare legislation appeared possible tonight. Advocates say the measure could expand coverage and funding, shaping health policy for seniors nationwide.
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Reedy takes medical leave from White House press office
White House press secretary George E. Reedy announced extended medical leave with special assistant Bill Moyers to fill the post. Reedy cited a hereditary foot ailment and possible extensive surgery, saying the absence could span months. Moyers, former Peace Corps deputy director, will assume acting press secretary duties as Joseph Laitin remains Assistant Press Secretary.
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Vermont prepares for third annual motorcycle scramble riot guard
Grafton Vermont law enforcement drawn up detailed strategy to prevent rioting during the weekend motorcycle scramble near Bellows Falls. Police chief Coyne said 12 officers will be bolstered by 11 deputized patrolmen and 40 state troopers will patrol, while spectators worry authorities. A New Hampshire riot last month at Weirs Beach looms in recent memory.
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Choice Narrows in Search For Holden Replacement
MONTPELIER UPI State Education Board Chairman Tom Arthur said the search for a new commissioner has been narrowed to six candidates with a decision due in a couple of weeks. Holden retires in September after 17 years. pay negotiations reduced the field as some candidates dropped out when salaries were not raised. The final figure settled at 18 000, still insufficient to attract several contenders.
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Fatal Convertible Crash Claims Katz at Shoreham
Irwin Katz of Putnam Valley New York was killed when his convertible overturned on Route 74 in Shoreham Vermont. Passenger Monica Allen of Miami Florida 27 was treated for lacerations and shock at Porter Hospital in Middlebury.
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Fish and Game Begins Search For Commissioner
The veteran commissioner of the Fish and Game Department, George Davis, may be leaving the post he has held since 1938. The Fish and Game Board will screen applicants for the $12,000 a year post, needing Gov. Philip H. Hoff’s approval. Davis planned to apply, but his lengthy tenure appears over as Republicans’ term expired July 1.
British Emissary In Hanoi Seeks Viet Nam Peace Prospects
Harold Davies a 61 year old Labour junior minister arrived in Hanoi to assess peace chances with the Communist regime. Davies plans talks with North Viet Nam leaders and will report back by weekend on any response to moves toward ending the war. He is noted for wide contacts in the Far East and the Soviet Union and previously joined a 1957 North Viet Nam delegation. Diplomatic officials doubt mission success though it reflects Wilson government aims for a Commonwealth peace mission amid Hanoi Moscow and Beijing skepticism.
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Missile Cut in Europe Reported
Washington report states the Defense Department plans to withdraw 90 nuclear armed Mace A missiles from Europe within the coming year. The missiles, dispersed in central Germany, were part of a U.S. Air Force winged force as announced to day by officials familiar with the plan.
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Five Million Loss Cited From Extended Drought
Vermonters face up to five million dollars in crop and feed losses from a drought impacting several counties. Davison, head of the University of Vermont Extension Service, says hay shortages will force farmers to buy fed winter, with 25 to 50 percent of normal crops in Rutland Addison southern Chittenden Orange Windham Windsor Bennington counties. Eleven inches of rain omitted year to date.
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Viet Policy Aired In Honolulu Huddle
In Honolulu Gen Westmoreland and Adm Sharp led talks on expanding U.S. military involvement in Viet Nam amid rising troop plans. Washington reviews and European diplomacy moves accompany potential troop increases beyond 75 000 as war dynamics shape policy. A separate San Francisco incident recalls rescuers delaying a golf game to aid an injured youth after a cliff fall at Lincoln Park.
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Viet Cong Death Toll Rises in Zone D Actions Near Saigon
American paratroopers storming Viet Cong positions in Zone D north of Saigon killed over 100 enemy fighters in three clashes. Reports say American casualties were light, while one to five paratroopers may have fallen. Other actions include a Vietnam battalion ambush near Saigon and multiple strikes on targets in North Vietnam.
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