Town Rejoins Suit To Oust Billboards
Bennington selects townsfolk join new litigation to remove large billboards along U S 7. Town Counsel Norton Barber says secretary of state ordered removal of signs by Maurice Callahan and Sons of Pittsfield Mass. Callahan seeks to enjoin state from acting while billboard ordinance in Bennington faces direct impact.
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U.S. 7
Bennington
Norton Barber
Secretary of State
Maurice Callahan
Barber
Selectmen
Attorney General’s Office
Callahan
Shaftsbury Town
Bennington Village
Alma Langlois
Pittsfield
State
Malloy Named Motor Vehicle Commissioner
James E. Malloy, a 30 year state veteran, will become motor vehicle commissioner in Montpelier succeeding Robert C. Schwartz who returns to the highway department. Malloy, appointed by Gov. Hoff to a $12,000 annual post, begins next month after Schwartz resignation. The article also notes a local billboard dispute involving Callahan and Bennington area signs, with town officials seeking state enforcement to remove oversized signs.
Surprise and Satisfaction on Goldberg Appointment
President Johnson nominates Arthur J. Goldberg to be U N ambassador, prompting surprise and support from senators of both parties. Senators Dirksen Mansfield and Fulbright praise his experience, while Goldberg notes reluctance but sees possible national service in foreign affairs. He leaves the Supreme Court after three years, paving Johnson's first court appointment.
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Johnson
Arthur J. Goldberg
United Nations
Adlai F. Stevenson
UPD
Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
U.S
Senate
Ie Cittet
Goldberg
Adlai E. Stevenson
U.N. Post
Everett M. Dirksen
Ill
High Court
Bombers Hit Zone D Near Saigon in New Strike
In Saigon area Zone D about 30 miles north of the city, 25 to 30 B52 bombers based on Guam conducted a large new strike against suspected Viet Cong troop concentrations. The mission was described as a massive, fifth in a series of attacks tonight.
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Saigon
Vpi
Guam
Zone D
U.S
Strategic Air Command
Air Force
South Viet Nam
Can Tho
Viet Nam
Bien Hoa
Mekong River
Harriman Meets Kosygin in Second Viet Nam Talks
In Moscow, UPI reports W Averell Harriman and Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin held a 1 hour 45 minute discussion described as a follow up on their first talk. Harriman, refuting details, conveyed significant information to President Johnson and planned further consultations as U S and Viet Nam war actions continued.
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Moscow
UPI
W. Averell
Harriman
Alexei N. Kosygin
Viet Nam
U. S
Fay D. Kohler
Kremlin
Johnson
Europe
Kosygin
Soviet Baltic States
Viet War May Delay Reserve Guard Merger
Washington plans to merge Army Reserves into the National Guard may be delayed due to the international situation. Senator John C. Stennis says the tense global climate makes the merger inadvisable now and Congress may not have time this session. Representative F Edward Hebert expects hearings to start Monday on legislation to implement the plan.
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Washington
UPD
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
National Guard
John C. Stennis
Senate Armed Forces and Defense Appropriations
Stennis
Mississippi
Congress
F. Edward Hebert
D-La
House Armed Services
McNamara
Senate House Agree On Medicare Plan
Negotiators approve a multi billion compromise extending Social Security welfare benefits and Johnsons Medicare program. The package includes hospital insurance for 65 plus an optional plan, a 7 percent Social Security increase retroactive to Jan 1, and liberalized benefits funded by payroll tax hikes plus government and beneficiary contributions. Endorsed by both houses and expected to be signed into law by month’s end.
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Washington
Upi
House
Senate
Johnson
All Safe After Bomber Crash Landing At Pease AFB
A B47 stratojet with jammed landing gear made a belly landing on a foamed runway at Pease Air Force Base New Hampshire. The four crewmen were uninjured. The pilot Captain Yale R. Davis Jr said the crew delayed bailout until necessary and the plane shed fuel as it circled to burn off fuel before landing without explosion or fire.
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Pease Air Force Base
N.H
API
Strategic Air Command
SAC
Yale R. Davis Jr
Salina
Kan
Davis
Atlantic Ocean
State halts compact car purchases over repair costs
Montpelier Vermont officials report high repair and upkeep bills for compact cars. Purchasing Director Richard Raymond says despite lower upfront prices, long term costs are greater and plans to trade 45 current compacts for standard-size vehicles.
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Montpelier
CPI
Green Mountain
Richard Raymond
Raymond
Bennington Board to start dividing district No 3 tonight
The Bennington Board of Civil Authority meets at 7 30 tonight to subdivide the Bennington Woodford legislative district District No 3 under Vermont reapportionment rules The board aims for districts with two representatives each and roughly equal voter counts The chairmen and member noted the task of identifying each resident and mapping areas for district construction with voter counts within 15 percent of the average to satisfy the state Reapportionment Board.
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Bennington
Vermont House
John P. Proud
Frederick H. Welling
Woodford
Welling
Fortas Named Among Early Supreme Court Speculations
Washington lawyer Abe Fortas a longtime Johnson ally leads discussion as a possible successor to Arthur J. Goldberg on the Supreme Court. Thurgood Marshall and others are also mentioned while Moyers says no appointment timing is set. The court is in recess until October.
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Washington
UPI
Abe Fortas
Johnson
Arthur J. Goldberg
Supreme Court
Fortas
White House
Texas
Arnold, Fortas & Porter
Thurgood Marshall
U.S. Solicitor General
Marshall
Senate
Bill D. Moyers
Vermont Tax Dept Reviews Inheritance Laws
Montpelier Vermont State Tax Commissioner Gerald Witherspoon said the inheritance and transfer department will review the tax statutes for administrative purposes. He hinted at possible revisions to attract retirees to Vermont and reduce the impact of death taxes on beneficiaries outside direct relatives.
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Vermont
Witherspoon
State To Mark Official Cars
State officials will require all state cars to display decals identifying ownership and official use. The order aims to ensure clear indication when a vehicle is on official business, expanding decals beyond those worn by a subset of officials.
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Mont
Stevenson
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J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Teo
Chicago
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
BCA
Thurman Arnold
Fortas’ Law
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Clark Clifford
Harry S. Truman
John Sherman Cooper
R-Ky
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D.N.C
Harvard Law
Paul Freund
Goldbrg
Cout
Tax Department
Moonmaids
Eupha Bonham
Benhi
Molly Stark
Barbara Garrison
Kate Bell
Abby Shapiro
Kathy Farnham
Miss Farnham
Ford Foundation
Patricia Sherman
Bennington College
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