Russia May Back U S On Mideast
Israeli planes hit targets in Jordan and along the Suez Canal as the region endured intense air activity for a 61st day. Egypt reported a Skyhawk downed and another damaged while Moscow reportedly signaled support for a cease fire supervised by international observers. Jordanian casualties were reported and border clashes continued as Syria claimed an Israeli loss that Tel Aviv denied.
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United Press International
Jordan
Suez Canal
Cairo
U.S
Yedioth Aharonoth
Jerusalem
Russia
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Nasser
Egypt
Lebanon
Syria
Golan Heights
Tel Aviv
Moscow
Middle East
Israel
Abba Eban
Vermont Legion honors Prouty and Nixon Cambodia stance
The Vermont American Legion convention commended Sen. Winston L. Prouty for his devotion to founding fathers principles and support of Nixon Indochina policies. A separate resolution praised Nixon for moving against Cambodian sanctuaries. Hoff criticized the actions. he did not attend the convention. Delegates urged cutting state college funding that tolerates employee or faculty activism against trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Department of the American Legion
Winston L. Prouty
Prouty
Vermont
Nixon
Indochina
the Legion
Cambodia
Philip H. Hoff
Senate
Hoff
Bennington
Legion
Legionnaires
Board of Trustees
George D. Aiken
U.S
Robert T. Stafford
Aiken
Stafford
Poor Democrats Propose U S Health Corps
Democratic lawmakers plan to introduce a national health service corps using government doctors to care for the poor, potentially expanding PHS care beyond specific groups. Senators Magnuson Jackson and supporter Nelson back the plan, raising debate over direct government medical service.
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Washington
UPI
National Health Service Corps
Public Health Service
PHS
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
Magnuson
PHS Commission Corps
Commissioned Officers Association of the
U.S. Public Health Service
Davis voices support for environment over growth conflict
Gov. Deane C. Davis, addressing the Lake Champlain Committee in Charlotte, said his administration would not prioritize economic development over environmental controls. He contrasted remarks made earlier to Bennington Rotarians where he urged relaxing pollution stipulations for a $7.2 million tissue mill on the Hoosic River in Pownal. Davis defended state environmental oversight while arguing against stricter effluent rules, signaling a split stance amid ongoing appeals to the Spruce Paper Co. and the Bennington District Environmental Commission.
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Nington
Rotary Club
Davis
Bennington District Environmental Commission
Hoosic River
Pownal
Rotary
Bennington
Spruce Per Co
District Environmental Commission
Glass Firm Union Charged With Sex Discrimination
The federal government filed its first suit charging sex discrimination in employment against Libbey-Owens-Ford Co. and a union. The action alleges the companies and union discriminated against women in hiring and employment practices, highlighting a landmark case in federal anti discrimination enforcement.
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Toledo
John N. Mitchell
U.S
United Glass and Ceramic Ie
North America
AFL- 10
Toledo Area
Hayes Pledges No Hike in State Sales Tax in 1969 Contest
In Montpelier Lt. Gov. Thomas Hayes states that if elected governor he will veto any effort to raise the state sales tax above 3 percent and urges Gov. Deane C. Davis to pledge the same. He recalls Davis proposed 4 percent in 1969, notes the legislature balked, and argues against taxing food and groceries while supporting exemptions on home heating fuel, children's clothing, and medicine. He also calls for a $2 minimum wage and questions Davis on his pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Deane
Nixon Drops Southern Strategy Say Thurmond Says
Senate floor remarks from Strom Thurmond reveal Southern leaders in the South now view President Nixon as abandoning the Southern strategy over school desegregation. Thurmond cites 100 Justice Department lawyers entering the region and threats to tax exempt status of segregated private schools as breaches of faith by the Nixon administration. He warns the South may not support such policies and aims to push for stronger conservative influence in White House advisory circles.
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Washington
UPS
South
Strom Thurmond
Nixon
Stra
Thurmond
Senate
South Carolina
UPI
White House
Suspects Held in Slaying of Chicago Policemen
Three suspects including a 14 year old boy were held and another is sought in the Cabrini Green housing project killings of two Chicago police officers. Sidney Bennett 18 George Knight 23 were jailed without bail. a 14 year old juvenile is in custody awaiting adult vs juvenile decision. Johnnie Veal 18 remains sought in connection with the murder. The crime spurred field patrols and a community response led by Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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Chicago
UPI
Jesse Jackson
Breadbasket
North Side
Jackson
James Severin
Anthony Rizzato
Police Department
Sidney Bennett
George S. Knight
Blacks
Deuces Street
Johnnie Veal
Cobra Stones
Cabrini-Green
Inside View Counts on Gov Davis and Plate Initials
An editorial chides Gov Davis for a chameleon stance on economy and ecology. Gerald Raftery surveys license plate initials. A review outlines highlights at the Southern Vermont Art Center.
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Gov. Davis
Gerald Raftery
Southern Vermont Art Center
Town Democrats Split Over Daley vs. O'Brien
Town Democrats in Bennington show a split between Jack Daley and state Sen. Leo O'Brien as the gubernatorial race nears. Town chairman Virginia N. Perrotta aims to stay neutral while praising both candidates and preparing a Daley committee. Over 100 attended a rally where a $300 campaign check was presented to the gubernatorial hopeful.
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Town Democrats
Daley Vs. O’brien
Virginia N
Max’ Perrotta
Ltms
Daley
Bennington
Leo O’brien
Chittenden - Grand Isle
Jack Daley
Perrotta
Marion Powers
Alexander B.r.e
Edward Frasier
Francis T. Betit
Kearns
Allagash River Dedication Declares Forever Free Run
The Allagash Wilderness Waterway in Maine is dedicated as a protected free flowing river, 92 miles long, with 200000 acres conserved. State and federal officials including Muskie praise cooperation and conservation, while Hale and Wellman highlight historic logging and aims for a woodland museum for canoeists. Guests include Kyros Hathaway and Senator Smith recovering from surgery.
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Churchill Dam
Maine
UPI
Allagash
Edmund S. Muskie
G. Douglas Hofe Jr
Department
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Bradford S. Wellman
Wellman
Seven Islands Land Company
Maine Ture
Kenneth M. Curtis
Muskie
Peter N. Kyros
William D. Hathaway
Margaret Chase Smith
New York
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McConkey
American Legion
Laud Prouty and Nixon
Life Magazine
Veterans Act
L. P. Fitzpatrick
St. Johnsbury
Bergeron
Portland
Ore
Campbell
H. Carl Lawson
Montpelier
Fred A. Ribolini
Gideon S. Burnham Jr
White River Junction
Elliot F. Gauffreau
Enosburg Falls
A. Luke Crispe
Brattleboro
Lloyd A. Woodward
Underhill
Isador H. Fox
Fletcher
George L. Fox
Catherine Grazini
Rutland
Auxiliary Department
William Malone
Newport
Cecelia Rising
Burton Wells
Milton
U.S. Health Corps
United States
Warren G. Magnuson
Henry M. Jackson
Dixie Gop
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
N.Y
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