Senate clears decks for ABM showdown in a 50-50 vote
In Washington UPI reports tempers flared as the Senate moved to a vote next week on the antiballistic missile system amid no chance for compromise. Senator Aiken said the administration would not accept modification and urged a postponement amendment while debate focused on a $20 billion military procurement bill and a $6 billion Safeguard version.
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Bennington floodwall project delayed to next spring
Bureau of Engineers official said the Roaring Branch levee protection for Bennington and Mt. Anthony Union High School will not begin before next spring. Even with expedited procedures, bids could not be accepted before January 1970. Local officials pressed for action amid ongoing delays and recent flood fears.
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Aiken presses for construction funds for flood wall
Senator George D. Aiken urged the Bureau of the Budget to release 350000 for the Roaring Branch flood control project in Vermont. He cited federal funding promises for Mt Anthony Union High School protection and criticized delays in design and easement issues affecting Brattleboro and Springfield.
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Nixon Tells Mrs Gandhi U S Ready To Help India
President Nixon urged a generation of uninterrupted peace in Asia and the world during talks in New Delhi with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He opposed Soviet security blocs in Asia and said the United States stands ready to help while respecting India's independence. Nixon recalled Nehru’s call for peace and outlined plans after visits to Bangkok and several Southeast Asian nations.
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Kennedy Declines 1972 Presidential Bid and Returns to Senate
Sen Edward M Kennedy D Mass returns to Washington for a Senate term after announcing he will not run for president in 1972 He vows to serve a full six year term if reelected and avoids resignation amid the Martha's Vineyard auto crash tragedy that followed his public appearance in Washington
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Cape Cod
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Burke Marshall
Boston
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Okla
Inside look at New Town Maryland by Kit Foster
Columnist Kit Foster visits a so called New Town in Maryland and provides a graphic description of its growth and its impact on nearby Bennington and Vermont. Tom Wicker argues honest men should fish this summer to stay sane in his daily column.
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Attempt Made on Life Of Secretary Rogers
In Tokyo a 21 year old college student attacked U S Secretary William P Rogers with a sharpened tool but struck U S Ambassador Armin H Meyer instead The guard action saved both men The assailant Shioeji Hamaoka was charged with carrying a weapon without a permit and assault with a dangerous weapon Rogers had just finished three days of talks on trade and Okinawa and was en route to Seoul as President Nixon widened his Asian tour
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Towns Engineer Finds Growth in Water Pipes Cuts Pressure
Bennington village water system shows tubercle growth on pipe interiors reducing flow in long mains along Main Street. Engineer L M Pittendreigh of Dufresne and Henry says friction rises with pipe length, though water quality remains unaffected. A seven month survey will inform a town master water and sewer plan for Bennington.
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