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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1965
Page
1
Moscow announced an official communique that the Soviet Union will increase military and economic aid to communist North Viet Nam, signaling broader support amid growing regional tensions. The measure expands existing assistance and aligns with Soviet geopolitical stance in Southeast Asia.
The United States pressed its European allies at a NATO meeting in Paris to back its Viet Nam policy. Undersecretary George W. Ball outlined plans to intensify fighting and raise military commitment beyond 75,000 troops, noting communist gains and U S aims to counter them. France signaled resistance, urging U S withdrawal. The discusses came amid Moscow talks with Le Thanh Nghi and China pledging aid to North Viet Nam. Soviet missile sites in North Viet Nam reportedly nearing readiness.
Viet Cong snipers attacked a newly arrived Marine unit near Da Nang, killing one and wounding another as Vietnam government reports claim Viet Cong losses and allied air raids. In the Da Nang area four Marines died and fourteen were wounded during a search operation, with a total Viet Cong body count reported at 26 in that engagement. Government forces also report naval and air actions across the central and northern regions with multiple Viet Cong casualties and captures.
London officials say Harold Davies 61 Labour MP and Wilsons emissary to North Vietnam has ended his peace mission and will return home. He failed to secure interviews with Ho Chi Minh or Phan Van Dong and recommended returning at the first available plane. Hanoi stood firm on end of air raids and withdrawal of US troops as preconditions for talks. The Commonwealth peace mission headed by Wilson with Ghana Nigeria and Trinidad was formed to pursue talks.
Burlington Vermont Democrats plan to field at least one candidate for each of 150 seats in the reapportioned legislature. Executive Secretary Richard Young says the party has nearly completed a full reorganization to win control in upcoming fall special elections. Republicans acknowledge they lag in reorganizing but aim to catch up this summer.
In Pasadena, Mariner 4 closes to 300000 miles of Mars for a 21 frame, 8 20 p m EDT, close approach. The first Mars photos from 10000 mile range aim to reveal terrain unseen from Earth.
An Inside editorial previews a guest's exit from Chez Maloney on Page 4. A Saratoga Summer Theater reviewer recalls a humorous incident on Page 5. Manchester Village voters approve a 46 cent tax rate cut on Page 7.
ST. JOHNSBURY UPD Ellis Metevier 72 accused of murdering Lyndonville Police Chief Alexander Fontecha today was ordered to undergo mental examination. Metevier pleaded innocent and not guilty by reason of insanity at arraignment in Caledonia County Court. Superior Judge Donald O'Brien ordered commitment to Waterbury State Hospital. The state said it would seek the death penalty if Metevier is competent.
The University of Vermont extension service reports releasing thousands of parasites in Shaftsbury Windham Orwell to combat the alfalfa weevil. Dr George MacCollum says these parasites feed only on alfalfa weevils, posing no danger to crops or humans. Meanwhile a Lyndonville shooting case involves a 45 year old police chief. the legislature has restricted capital punishment but allows the electric chair for cases involving a prison guard or policeman killed in duty. Fontecha was shot at home last Friday with a 12 gauge shotgun.
President Johnson said the United States may face new and serious decisions over Vietnam and could increase American ground actions in South Vietnam. He announced McNamara and Lodge will inspect Vietnam policy and return with recommendations for administration consideration.
The Vermont State School Directors Association urged members to help elect top-flight candidates to the 150 member reapportioned House of Representatives. Itwarned the 150 member body may not be a substantial improvement over the 246 member House and stressed choosing the best people for districts to advance education in Vermont.
Washington reports over 18 million Americans held factory jobs in June at a record weekly pay of 10821 dollars. The 244000 gain lifts employment to 18068000, with a 41.3 hour workweek and 3.6 hours overtime, signaling strong manufacturing demand and near wartime highs. Harold Goldstein notes near historic peak.
Vermont reaches a deal with Florida Lakeshore Development to sell small Grand Isle County parcels if a central water system is installed and each lot has sewage facilities. A temporary injunction blocks further sales until Board of Health standards are met. Gov Hoff cites sewage gaps threatening Lake Champlain pollution.
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