Fighting Rages On Three Fronts
United Press International reports war on three fronts between Israel and Arab neighbors. Tank battles rage along the 626 mile border with Egypt and fighting fills the Sinai Desert. Jordanian forces strike Jerusalem as Arab air forces clash with Israel, while Iraq, Syria, and others claim heavy losses. Johnson calls for ceasefire as diplomatic efforts move toward a four power summit.
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Israel
Middle East
Jerusalem
United Nations
Tel Aviv
Sinai
Egypt
Jordan
Israel and Arab States Open Major War Across Middle East
Tel Aviv reports heavy fighting with Jordan and Egypt as Israeli air strikes target Cairo and airfields near the capital. Israeli leaders pledge to defend the country. Eban says losses suffered but troops active. Cairo claims 70 Israeli planes down, Paris embassy cites Egyptian losses. Combative fronts near Gaza begin at 9 a.m. local time on the crisis day.
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United States
Soviet Union
Britain
France
Abba Eban
Jerusalem
Eban
Israel
Eshkol
Cairo
Paris
Gaza Strip
Hoff Urges End to Myths Hindering Progress in Bennington
Gov Philip Hoff told 77 graduates of St Joseph College that society stalls on four key issues by outdated myths. He urged school district consolidation, public private cooperation, church state cooperation via shared time, and greater private school support. He noted Bennington’s need to unite across sectors and warned against rigid church state separation blocking progress. Hoff argued 254 Vermont districts are outdated and highlighted BCHS private school trends and anticipated state aid via legislature.
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Philip H. Hoff
Bennington Armory
St. Joseph College
Armory
John F. Lonergan
Hoff
Julia Marie
SSJ
Hamilton
Bennington
Swanton
State Board of Education
Vermont
Bennington Catholic High School
BCHS
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Security Council weighs cease-fire as fighting rages near U N HQ
The 15 nation council met in emergency session amid Israeli and United Arab Republic accusations of triggering Middle East war. Three Indian UNEF soldiers were killed by Israeli air attack near Jerusalem as Thant reported Jordanian troops seized U N Headquarters. India urged condemnation. UNEF to be removed. Denmark suggested hearings before private consultations.
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United Nations
UPN
Security Council
Israel
United Arab Republic
Middle East
Jordan
U.N
Jerusalem
India
Thant
Indar Jit Rikhye
UNEF
Emergency Board Refuses $3,000 Raise for Collins
Vermont board rejects increasing Secretary Benjamin Collins salary by 3000 to 15000 effective July 1. Debate centers on Collins workload and a 15 000 ceiling versus proposed 16500 floor. Gov Hoff defends paying for ability, saying Collins duties resemble an assistant governor.
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Emergency Board
Collins
John Gray
Emory Hebard
R-Glover
Philip H. Hoff
Inside Columnist Raftery Highlights Crowded Problems
Gerald Raftery laments the strain of overcrowding and social friction caused by too many people. A Manchester teacher prepares to retire after 46 years at BBS. An art center announces a children's theater workshop, signaling community arts involvement.
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Gerald Raftery
Manchester
United States Calls For Immediate Ceasefire
United States urges immediate ceasefire in Middle East fighting between Israelis and Arabs. White House says all parties should back the UN Security Council. leaders seek to avoid direct U.S. intervention amid fear of US-Soviet confrontation. Johnson convenes key aides and informs leaders.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Middle East
White House
Johnson
Security Council
U.S
Soviet Union
L. Mendel Rivers
D.S.C
House Armed Services Committee
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Dean Rusk
House
Senate
George Christian
U.N
Pope Paul Seeks Open City Status For Jerusalem
Pope Paul VI urged the United Nations to declare Jerusalem an open inviolable city in the name of Christianity. He voiced dismay at the Mideast war as Egypt and Israel fought and planned to appeal to both sides to end the conflict.
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Vatican City
UPI
Paul VI
U.N
Thant
Jerusalem
Paul
Egypt
Israel
Vatican
Amerito Cardinal
Cicognan
Vote Today on School Addition and Bond Proposal
The Mt Anthony school directors invite an open house drawing 2 500 visitors as residents decide tonight whether to bond 600 000 for a new classroom wing to ease overcrowding. Total project cost 850 000 with state aid covering the rest. polls open until 8 p m at Bennington North Bennington Shaftsbury Woodford Pownal locations.
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Mt. Anthony Union High School
Marian C. Taylor
David Adler
Union School Board
Hamilton
Union High School
Topen House
Mt. Anthony
Union
Bennington Elementary
Bennington
McCullough Firehouse
North Bennington
Cole Hall
Shaftsbury
Woodford Hollow School
Woodford
Pownal Town Hall
Pownal
Bennington Catholic High School
BCHS
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United Press International
Iraq
Desert
Kuntilla
Elath
Syria
Haifa
Levi Eshkol
London
Mary
Mae) Winslow
Vermont Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Stratton Mountain Inn
Virginia R. Allan
Wyandotte, Mich
Winslow
Manchester Bpw
Miller
Denmark
Art Center
Pope Paul
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