ICRC Urges Geneva Rules for Viet Nam Combatants
The International Committee of the Red Cross issued its first Viet Nam appeal urging all parties to apply Geneva conventions. It emphasizes sparing prisoners of war, humane treatment, protection of civilians, and neutral mediation by the Red Cross, directed at the Viet Cong and other combatants.
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Rutland Woman Dies From Horse Accident Injuries
Rutland resident Marianne Woods, 20, died in Rutland Hospital from head injuries after being thrown from a horse last Wednesday. She had been in critical condition since the incident when found unconscious in the woods as her horse returned to a local stable without her.
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Romanian Reds Vote Independent Line at Congress
The ninth Congress of Romania's ruling Communist party endorsed leadership independence from both capitalism and the Communist bloc. Delegates to 1500 cheered as Emil Bodnaras outlined sovereignty, non interference, and territorial integrity. A five year plan targets GNP up 65 percent by 1970 and 20 percent agriculture growth, plus 40 percent foreign trade expansion and village electrification.
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Moscow
Vommunist International
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UVM Morgan Wins Two Classes At 23rd National Morgan Show
UVM Medallion owned by the University won the one-year-old colt class and AVM Maytime was named top one-year-old filly at the 23rd Annual National Morgan Horse Show in Northampton Massachusetts. The four day event drew more than 500 horses from New England mid Atlantic and mid western states.
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Dirksen Dictates Speed On Amendment Fight
Senator Dirksen sought to avert a Senate tie up over his constitutional amendment to allow states to apportion legislatures by factors other than population. He claimed an early vote and said President Johnson would stay out of the dispute. Opponents warned of an indefinite filibuster to block the measure despite his bid to bypass the Supreme Court one man one vote ruling.
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Hoff Speaker At Minneapolis Conference
Gov. Philip Hoffs trip to Minneapolis includes presiding over a governors conference session on modernization of state and local government. The party also plans a luncheon at Vice President Humphrey’s home and involves Mrs Hoff, three daughters, and Thomas Kenney.
LBJ Orders Studies On Viet Draft Call
President Johnson and top advisers in Washington discussed increasing draft calls to meet growing troop needs in South Vietnam. The president asked for weekend studies on the extra strength required by each service, following talks on reservist call ups.
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Pilot Saves 40 Lives In Pa Crash
A crippled Allegheny Airlines Convair with engine trouble made a controlled crash landing in a rural Pennsylvania area, saving 40 lives on board. Pilot Capt Allan J Lauber, 36, steered the jet away from a church and power lines despite an engine on fire, with 38 passengers injured including the pilot. The flight originated in Pittsburgh and was en route to Newark when it returned toward Williamsport Lycoming Airport, landing safely at 3:18 p.m. EDT after the emergency.
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Pennsylvania Educator Named Vermont Commissioner
Gov. Hoff announced the appointment of Dr. Richard A. Gibboney as Vermont education commissioner. Gibboney, formerly deputy superintendent for research and development at Pennsylvania’s Department of Education, will take the post in early September after a meeting with Hoff and State Board of Education Chairman Thomas Arthur. Arthur said about 40 candidates were interviewed before Gibboney was nominated.
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Rural Water Supply Development Urged by Aiken Passes Senate
The Senate approved a bill to expand federal lending and grant programs for rural water systems. It authorizes FHA to provide $25 million yearly in construction grants and $5 million in planning grants, with loan and grant totals up to $4 million per project and insured loans up to $450 million annually. The measure, led by Sen. George D. Aiken, moves to the House for debate.
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U S Aid Official Murdered in Saigon
In Saigon the chief of the Public Safety Division for the American Aid Mission was killed, his body found on his home porch. Jack Ryan, 44, had played a key role in aiding a Vietnamese police force amid rising Viet Cong activity. A Vietnamese woman lay in the driveway. Police investigated possible Viet Cong involvement but did not rule out other causes. Ryan’s survivors include a wife and daughter in Cannes and a son from a previous marriage. He had fought in World War II, later worked with the FBI, and taught at the University of Minnesota.
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Goldberg's Appointment Gets Warm Senate Support
The Senate unanimously approved Arthur J. Goldberg as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations after swift committee backing. Goldberg welcomed the praise, pledged to advance human rights and social justice, and said he would work with all nations despite Arab-Israeli tensions and his Jewish background.
Inside Look at U.S. Policy in Viet Nam And More
On the Inside an editorial surveys U.S. policy in Viet Nam. Lothar Wuerslin is profiled as a sculptor with life and work shown in pictures. Bob Hagerman analyzes the merger question in depth. Norman Greenberg displays his Colonial Garden Apartments this weekend.
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