Ray Returns to U S to Await Trial in King Slaying
James Earl Ray was flown from England to the United States and placed in a secure Shelby County Jail cell in Memphis. He was arraigned at the jail with Judge John Cohen expected to preside, with a trial likely in October. The transfer involved a nine hour flight and heavy security, including armored cars and armed deputies, as authorities outline tight custody measures ahead of trial.
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Brattleboro Girl Gale Wright Missing Since Grafton Scramble
Brattleboro police chief Reginald Bellville says no new information on 16 year old Gale Wright missing since the Grafton motorcycle scramble. Wright’s mother appealed for her return as a general broadcast was issued to other agencies. Gale was last heard from during the scramble when she called her parents from Grafton.
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Czech leader Dubcek wins vote of confidence amid Soviet pressure
The Czech Communist Central Committee backed First Secretary Alexander Dubcek in defying Moscow as it discusses reform plans. CTK reported unconditional approval by all attendees, amid Soviet hints of intervention and plans for talks with Brezhnev.
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Johnson-Biased Talks in Hawaii Open Vietnam Summit
President Johnson and South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu opened two days of high level talks in Honolulu with pledges of U.S. aid. Thieu warned against concessions to North Vietnam while officials weighed halting bombing and talks with Viet Cong.
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Terrific Midnight Madness Booms Bennington Stores
Crowds decked Main Street for the annual summer sales promotion as Cinderella shoppers flooded downtown. Merchants report terrific sales with many staying open past midnight to accommodate late arrivals, while cleanup crews later swept debris and restored order. The event was sponsored by the Merchants Bureau of the Greater Bennington Association.
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Vermon t Negro minister home shot at in early hours
In Irasburg Vermont three shotgun blasts were fired at the home of Rev David Johnson his wife and four children who had moved there from California to escape violence. A passing red and white car was seen and shell cases were found. Police noted possible exchange of fire from the house.
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Webb Still At Large After Jail Escape
Cleo Webb a 24 year old Shaftsbury resident remains at large as Vermont State Police and Bennington County sheriff search for him after his AWOL departure from the county jail. Webb was jailed since July 8 on multiple charges and allegedly escaped by pushing out a window bar. An alarm was issued across Vermont and neighboring states with unconfirmed sightings reported near Bennington around 3 am yesterday. Sheriff Maloney said authorities had no new leads as of this morning.
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Conservationists Oppose Hudson River Expressway
Tarrytown N Y The Hudson River Valley Commission unanimously approved the state's projected Hudson River Expressway despite opposition from 75 national and regional conservation groups. They warn it will destroy wildlife scenery and homes while proponents say it offers a new panoramic river view for motorists.
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Inside Save Vermont from the Educators column
Sam Ogden argues educators must be defended as Vermont faces schooling policy. The columnist warns against cuts and stresses unity in public education across the state.
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