McNamara Protests Cut In U.S. Defense Budget
Washington AP reports the House Appropriations Committee voted a 2 billion dollar cut in the defense bill. Secretary McNamara vows the reduction could trim armed services by 60,000 personnel and threaten air support for combat divisions. Committee sets 12 month defense total of 47.092 billion, noting most cuts are bookkeeping.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
United States
Kennedy
Defense Department
Air Force
West Seen As Lesson For the GOP
At a Republican National Committee meeting in Denver Colorado Senators Gordon Allott and Peter Dominick urged a Western unity and influence for the GOP. They noted Western strength in the Senate and discussed site bids for the 1964 national convention, with seven cities vying to host. The piece also hints at Western support for Barry Goldwater as a presidential candidate.
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Colo
Republican National Committee
Gordon Allott
Colorado
Peter H. Dominick
Senate
Dominick
National Committee
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N.J
Chicago
Dallas
Detroit
Miami Beach
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Barry M. Goldwater
Arizona
Allott
Goldwater
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
Green Mountain Park track on verge of folding reports
Green Mountain Park manager Vincent J. Barti mo refuses to confirm or deny rumors that the track may close if the new night racing schedule fails. Employees report 48 hours layoff notices amid dwindling attendance and wagering since opening May 24. The plan shifts to nightly racing Monday through Friday at 7 45 p m with Saturday afternoon cards at 2 p m lingering harness meets in August.
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Pownal
Vincent J. Bartimo
Green Mountain Park
Williamstown
North Adams
Profit Squeeze in Steel Talks Sparks Price Hike Debate
The steel labor settlement raises employment costs by about 15 cents an hour for 21 months. With no wage rise, buyers may cut orders to hedge against potential price hikes, though a broad industry increase seems unlikely due to Kennedy’s opposition to across the board raises.
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Pittsburgh
Kennedy
Italy forms stop gap cabinet amid political stalemate
Rome AP reports Premier-designate Giovanni Leone names a cabinet from the Social Democrat minority as Italy seeks to end a 36 day government crisis. President Segni dissolves Fanfani caretaker government and aims to ride out Parliament's goodwill during Kennedy visit. The crisis persists without broad alliance.
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Italy
Giovanni Leone
Chamber of Deputies
Antonio Segni
Amintore Fanfani
Ters
Kennedy
Christian Democrat
Aldo Moro
Christian Democrats
Democratic Socialists
Editorial urges staying in union district for Bennington six towns
The piece argues the village should not withdraw from the Mt. Anthony Union School District. It warns of lost tax money and higher costs if the village goes it alone, and praises a new union school board plan to renew a cooperative approach benefiting all six districts. It frames leaving as economically harmful and advocates joint planning and financing.
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Bennington
Bendi
New England School Development Council
Massachusetts
Vermont
Union
Bennington Bill On Three Year Manager Plan Defeated
The Vermont Senate rejected a bill to let Bennington adopt a three year town manager system and elect key officials for three years rather than one. Proponents argued longer terms aid stability. opponents warned of bad precedents. The committee suggested a special charter as an alternative.
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Senate
Clark
Bennington County
Selectmen
Putnam Hospital Initiates General Practice Residency Program
Putnam Memorial Hospital announces a pioneering general practice residency on a two year preceptorship basis. Four residents begin around July 1 under AMA approval, with support from Irene Heinz and John LaPorte Given Foundation and Shaftsbury Foundation. Residents train with hospital doctors, see patients in offices and homes, and share on call duties while maintaining preceptor patient rosters.
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Putnam Memorial Hospital
American Medical Association
Putnam
Irene Heinz
John LaPorte Given
Ual
Paul VI Elected Pope Dynamic Progressive Leader
The College of Cardinals elected Giovanni Battista Montini, 65, as the 262nd pope, taking the name Paul VI. He pledged world peace and Christian unity, with a coronation planned for June 30. He named Cardinal Cicognani secretary of state, signaling continuity with John XXIII.
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College of Cardinals
Giovanni Battista Cardinal Montini
Paul VI
Campanone
St. Peter’s
Rome
Pius
Pope John
Vatican
Amleto Cardinal Cicognani
Cicognani
Civil Rights Push Faces Republican Skepticism in Senate
In Washington, Kennedy's civil rights package struggles to gain a bipartisan Senate majority as Republicans grow wary of desegregating private businesses. Senator Javits sees growing GOP support, while Humphrey remains optimistic that 1963 efforts will reach the Monday target. Javits cites Goldwater's softened stance as a potential turning point, with a Republican minimum of 22 votes anticipated.
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Senate
Kennedy
Jacob K. Javits
New York
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Javits
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Goldwater
Tus
Cuban Commando Action Deemed Minor By Officials
Both the State Department and the rival Cuban exile group UR condemned the Cuban Revolutionary Council raid as minor and harmful. UR said the effort was a publicity stunt and not a genuine coordinated underground operation, jeopardizing intelligence and broader anti-Castro work. The council briefly broadcast from Cuba before backing down amid mixed signals.
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Miami
Fla
State Department
Friday
Cuban Revolutionary Council
Cuba
Revolutionary Unity Movement
Council
Commando Station
Inside County Republicans Meet and GOP Plans
The report notes a gathering of County Republicans who celebrate the GOP in 1964 and outlines artist community plans at Artists' Hill in Pow nal. It mentions extensive Beavers causing major damage in Green Mountain National Forest's southern district, and references Prime Minister Macmillan ordering a judicial inquiry into a sex and security scandal amid opposition charges of a cover-up.
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Green Mountain National Forest
Macmillan
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