Vermont Senate OKs House Alignment
Vermont lawmakers approved a bill to reapportion the House of Representatives on a one person one vote basis and sent it to Gov. Hoff for signature. The plan cuts the 246 member House by about one third and ends rural domination by adding members from Fairfax and Plymouth, with a July 1, 1966 deadline set by federal court order.
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Chester A. Arthur
Plymouth
Calvin Coolidge
Vermont House
Philip H. Hoff
Vermont House Delays Tax Break Bill for Farmers
In Montpelier the Vermont House tabled a contentious bill by a 105 to 94 vote after a long debate. The measure would modify state appraisal law to treat farm lands as farm land for appraisal regardless of surrounding land values.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Bennington School District Shuffles Top Admin
The Bennington Grad ed School District swapped leaders at a Wednesday board meeting with the resignation of Assistant Supt. Paul E. Kirsch and release of Bennington High School Principal Ralf S. Kates from his contract. Interim appointments were set for the rest of the year as Kirsch leaves to become superintendent of Salaman ca City Schools.
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Mt. Anthony Union High School
Dong Xoai Falls to Viet Cong After Daylong Battle
Government forces recaptured the Dong Xoai district town after a heavy assault by Communist guerrillas. American losses rose to at least 31 killed, wounded or missing, with air support and relief efforts hampered by weather as Viet Cong overran the town and nearby U.S. camp and airstrip.
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U.S. Army
Wagner declines bid for fourth term as New York mayor
New York Mayor Robert F Wagner announced he will not run against Rep John V Lindsay for a fourth term ending two weeks of doubt. He spoke at City Hall and cited fatigue and reluctance to undertake another four years as head of the nation's largest city. Lindsay has campaigned across the country for the race, seen as the strongest Republican contender.
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Hoff Plans Simultaneous Signing Of Reapportionment
Montpelier Gov. Philip Hoff said he will sign both Senate and House reapportionment plans at once and push rapid realignment. He urged completion next week and signaled possible court appearance if the AG must represent the legislature in extending malapportioned terms. He criticized a vetoed surplus for vocational education and backed private funding for a Windsor prison project.
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House Committee On Institutions and Corrections
Vermont House Shelves Fireworks Bill For Fourth Of July
MONTPELIER Vermont the House voted 123 to 71 to shelve a bill permitting fireworks sales and public displays by youths on the Fourth of July. Barre Rep Cornelius O Granai urged action to prevent Independence Day from turning into a drunken slaughter on the highways.
Funds Assured For 27 Summer Jobs Here
Economic Opportunity funds will add 27 summer positions for financially pressed students in Bennington. $11,112 from the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 will fund local non profit work for high school and college youths. A three member board will select recipients based on need and merit. Jobs start June 28 for nine weeks at 80 hours weekly with maintenance crews, village playgrounds, the YMCA, and other groups. Bennington High School officials stress no layoffs of regular workers. The program aims to keep students in school by providing financial support and educational incentive.
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Inside Addison County drought harms Vermont farmers
On the Inside Addison County farmers worst hit in Vermont by drought-Page 2. League of Women Voters prepares new booklet on Vermont government-Page 3. Dedication set July 11 for the enlarged Mark Skinner Library in Manchester-Page qT. Hoosick Falls Principal Philip Leonard to succeed Supt. James Beaverson Page 8. Photos of this year's seniors at Arlington Memorial High School-Page 8
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League of Women Voters
Mark Skinner
Manchester
Hoosick Falls
Philip Leonard
James Beaverson
Arlington Memorial High School
Red Carpet Greet Returning Gemini 4 Twins
Spacemen James McDivitt and Edward White returned from space aboard the USS Wasp to cheering crowds in Jacksonville Florida. Gov Haydon Burns welcomed them with a plaque and a birthday toast as the Gemini 4 crew prepared for a Houston arrival.
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Manned Spacescraft Center
GOP National Problem Linked By Mrs Brooks
Mrs Mary Brooks assistant Republican national chairman said a party acting as a rubber stamp for a president is a national problem. She told the Vermont Women’s Republican Club that the United States cannot afford weak or unresponsive parties and warned against raw power without scrutiny.
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Vermont Women’s Republican Club
Growing Debate Over U S Troop Role in Vietnam
Washington report on the disclosed breadth of American combat involvement in Vietnam sparks intensified congressional and editorial debate. Officials say U.S. troops could extend beyond guard duties and aggressive patrolling, signaling a broader combat role beyond previously stated missions as public attention shifts from the Dominican crisis.
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Congress Would Declare Viet War For LBJ
Senator George D. Aiken says Congress would declare war in Viet Nam if President Johnson requests it. The remark came during a Senate debate on Johnson's actions in South Vietnam. Javits urged a new congressional mandate for further expansion, while Aiken questioned whether Congress should bear sole responsibility for war decisions.
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