Pownal Racetrack Work Returns After Picket End
Vermont's first parimutuel track resumes normal activity as a three day picket line by union carpenters and others ends after a court injunction. De Matteo Construction reports hiring to fill vacancies and confirms the October 1 completion date remains on track despite the stoppage.
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Pownal
Vermont
U.S. 7
Superior Court
F. Ray Keyser
Chelsea
Martin de Matteo
DePina
Bennington
George M. Fienberg
Chancery Court
Bennington County
Fienberg
1 A.M. Curfew Imposed on 16 to 18 Year Old Drivers
Gov. Volpe signed curfew legislation banning 16 to 18 year olds from driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. The law, effective Oct. 17, affects about 300 000 teens and creates junior licenses similar to New York. AAA official Kretschmar notes potential enforcement issues but supports control.
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Boston
John A. Volpe
House
Senate
New York State
Robert S. Kretschmar
Massachusetts
The
American Automobile Association
New York
Nike Zeus antimissile test hailed by supporters
Washington AP reports congressional supporters praised the Nike Zeus antimissile after a 48 foot interceptor from Kwajalein intercepted a target launched from Vandenberg. The test showed proximity to the warhead but did not destroy it, signaling a major step in a seven year program costing about 1.2 billion dollars with potential production costs up to 15 billion. Defense officials urged caution until a full test series is completed.
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Washington
Defense Department
Pentagon
Kwajalein
mid-Pacific
Vandenberg Air Force Base
California
Defense Robert S. McNamara
George P. Miller
D-Calif
House Space Committee
Pacific Marshall Islands
Strom Thurmond
D. S.C
Algerian Guerrilla Leaders Report Compromise Proposal
Algerian FLN leaders near Medea reportedly agreed on a six member political bureau split between moderates Ben Khedda and Ben Bella. Ben Bella would lead radicals on the Politburo while Ben Khedda would be shelved. The plan envisions the FLN shaping the Constituent Assembly elections on August 12 and governing through the Assembly.
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National Liberation Front
FLN
Ben Youssef Ben Khedda
Ahmed Ben Bella
Ben Bella
Ben Khedda
Belkacem Krim
Mohammed Boudiaf
Lakhdar Ben Tabbal
Medea
Algiers
Eastern Airlines Forces Holdout Flight Engineers
Eastern Airlines ordered 80 jet copilots to qualify as flight engineers and replace any holdout engineers if needed. The move follows failed talks to settle qualifications for jet crews and aims to resume service suspended June 22. Returning engineers keep priority rights. timing depends on individual training progress.
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Eastern Airlines
Miami
Fla
Eastern Air Lines
Eastern
Flight Engineers International Association
Washington
House Passes Unpalatable Farm Bill
The House approved a compromise farm bill 229 to 163, extending voluntary crop reduction programs for wheat and feed grains and adding voluntary dairy curbs with payments up to 2.50 per hundredweight. The Senate already passed the administration bill and faces pressure to reject the House version, with no consensus to reconcile.
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House
Senate
Agriculture Committee
Norstad Resigns as NATO Chief
President Kennedy accepted the resignation of Gen Lauris Norstad as supreme Allied commander in Europe and chief of NATO forces. Norstad, based in Paris since 1956, was known for pushing greater unity among Western European allies and the United States.
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Norstad
NATO
Washington
Kennedy
Lauris Norstad
Europe
White House
Paris
United States
Peru faces strikes as junta loses U S aid
Workers strike in Peru's interior and clashes erupt in Lima as the two day old military junta faces international pressure. The United States cuts millions in aid while APRA protests grow. Demonstrations turn violent with police clashes, arson, and mob scenes around Plaza San Martin.
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Lima
Peru
United States
U.S
Argentina
Victor Raul Haya de la Torre
Duncan
Haya
Popular Revolutionary Alliance
APRA
Peruvian Confederation of Workers
Liberty
Plaza San Martin
26 Die in Crash Of Arab Comet In Thailand
A United Arab Airlines jet with 26 people aboard crashed into a jungle mountain in central Thailand. An American search team reported no survivors among 18 passengers. three Americans were aboard, including Mrs. Virginia Gilbertson and her children. The flight originated in Tokyo with final destination Cairo via Hong Kong Bangkok Bombay and Kuwait.
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Bangkok
Thailand
United Arab Airlines
Tailand
Virginia Gilbertson
Bradford Woods
Pittsburgh
Christine
Eric
United States
Tokyo
Gilbertson
Dennis
Blaw-Knox Steel Company
Hong Kong
Cairo
United Arab Republic
Bombay
Kuwait
Vermont Supreme Court Rules Senate Apportionment Unconstitutional
The Vermont Supreme Court declares current state senate apportionment unconstitutional and urges a special session to redraw districts. Gov. F Ray Keyser plans to convene lawmakers next week to address under representation in Chittenden County and to ensure 1962 elections are valid.
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Montpeler
Vermont Supreme Court
State Senate
F. Ray Keyser
Superior Court
Harold C. Sylvester
Chittenden
Rutland
Supreme Court
Senate
Brattleboro Trial May Delay Vermont Senate Session
Gov Keyser said he will not recall lawmakers until State Sen Asa Bloomer finishes a $150000 negligence case he is handling for a widow. The trial was in U S District Court in Brattleboro and involves Rutland City Hospital and a Rutland physician.
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Montpelier
U.S. District Court
Brattleboro
Vermont Senate
Keyser
Asa S. Bloomer
Rutland
Senate
Bloomer
Middletown Springs
N.Y
Rutland City Hospital
Prouty Warns Montpelier Post Office Project Delayed
Sen. Winston Prouty says nine bids for the Montpelier Post Office and courthouse project were rejected because funds do not cover the total cost. He notes GSA conflicts over timing and questions why temporary quarters were used before bids opened. The agency will seek more funds as Vermont officials press to start construction.
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Washington
Winston L. Prouty
R-Vt
Montpelier
Prouty
Bernard L. Boutin
General Services Administration
Congress
Boutin
GSA
Boston
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Jack Duncan
W. R. Grace & Co
Taunt Police
Manuel Prado
Ricardo Perez Godoy
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Senate Rules Committees
Olive Kingsbury
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