Republicans push civil rights bid at governors conference
Republican governors led by Nelson Rockefeller and Mark Hatfield press a civil rights bid at the 55th annual Governors Conference in Miami Beach aimed at forcing a Democratic vote on a civil rights declaration. But rules limit action as Democrats push Kennedy welfare measures and a domestic program.
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Miami Beach
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New York
Mark O. Hatfield
Oregon
President Kennedy
Hatfield
Conference Resolutions Committee
Albert D. Rosellini
Washington
Inside Castleton to unveil new observatory tomorrow
The note announces Castleton State College will unveil its new observatory at Colonial Day tomorrow. Also mentioned are discussions on logic in world affairs by columnist Bradford Smith and a lead editorial about Pownal and the race track. State and federal officials survey a 90 acre recreational area in Woodford.
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Castleton State College
Bradford Smith
Woodford
Vermont Reapportionment VIP Favors Oklahoma Ruling
Garry Buckley of Bennington Vermont Independent Party vice president sees the Oklahoma redistricting decision as a favorable precedent for a Vermont reapportionment suit Buckley is a plaintiff The federal three judge panel set for October 29 in Burlington will hear the case filed by A Luke Crispe Brattleboro on Buckley Janette Berry Brattleboro and Milton L Hard Burlington The suit seeks reapportionment of both houses before the 1964 elections arguing current maps deny equal protection under the US Constitution The Oklahoma ruling on a population basis marks a historic first in reshuffling seats and follows last year’s Supreme Court ruling on federal review of state legislative apportionment
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Bennington
Vermont Independent Party
Oklahoma
Vermont
Buckley
Burlington
Atty. A. Luke Crispe
Brattleboro
Janette Berry
Milton L. Hard
U.S. Supreme Court
Virtually Complete Nuclear Test Ban Pact Near Finish
Moscow reports the Soviet Union Britain and the United States completed work on a treaty banning nuclear tests in air space and underwater. They may initial it Wednesday. Delegation chiefs Harriman Hailsham and Gromykolinger led talks and discussed a broader non aggression pact between NATO and the Warsaw Pact.
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Sen
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Iowa
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Defection of NSA worker prompts calls for stronger rules
Former NSA employee Vic tor Norris Hamilton describes disillusionment with life in America and seeks asylum in the Soviet Union. Chairman Edwin Willis cites security laxity at NSA, urging Senate action to stiffen personnel rules and tighten background checks amid ongoing test ban talks.
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Vermont PSB chair Gibson signals cautious public power stance
Ernest W. Gibson III, 35, sworn in as chairman of Vermont Public Service Board, pledges fairness to private electric utilities while resisting pressure. Board weighs natural gas service, transmission, and future energy projects with potential impact on rates and competition. Gibson follows the Aiken-Gibson public power philosophy shaping regulator stance.
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Elder Gibson
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Burlington
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Paterson
Kennedy Plan Averts Railroad Strike Delays
Democratic leaders met with President Kennedy to back the ICC plan to study and rule on feather bedding amid looming Monday rules. They foresee swift action but avoid pledging passage before the Monday midnight deadline as unions and railroads hold fire while hearings proceed.
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White House
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Massachusetts
House
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Montana
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Senate Commerce Committee
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D-R.i
ICC
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R-Vt
Prouty
Commerce Committee
Everett M. Dirksen
W. Willard Wirtz
House Commerce Committee
Optimism Surrounds Talks On Cambridge Racism
In Washington a hopeful tone accompanied resumed talks between Cambridge Maryland Negro and white negotiators and government officials. After eight hours of talks Assistant Attorney General Burke Marshall signaled progress as possible agreement neared. An invitation to a Baltimore meeting signals broader mediation efforts with Cambridge Dorchester County leaders.
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Marshall
Dorchester County
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William J. McWilliams
Maryland
Robert F. Kennedy
Robert C. Weaver
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Planners Delay Ree Plan Action on Town Farm Site
Bennington's Regional Planning Commission tabled a report urging deferral of action on the Allen Organization proposal for a 70 acre Town Farm recreation park until a master plan for the area is completed. The commission urged retaining the land but not committing future use and to have a planning consultant study existing facilities and town needs.
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Allen Organization
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Planning Commission
Robert L. Hagerman
Main St
Lawrence F. Powers
North Bennington
Oscar C. Fienberg
Elm St
Commission
T. Garry Buckley
Loyal R. Nash
Old Bennington
Molly Stark
YMCA
Vermont Studies Water Resources to Create State Plan
Governor Hoff launches the next phase of a year-long study of Vermont's water resources to develop a comprehensive management plan. He says the absence of a statewide plan leaves the state reacting to conflicting outside proposals and internal interests.
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