Two U S Helicopter Shot Down in Viet Nam Killing Two
Viet Cong guerrillas shot down a U S Army HU1 turbojet helicopter in central Viet Nam five miles east of Hiep Duc Quang Tin. Two Americans were killed including an officer, and two were wounded, raising the two day toll to six killed and two wounded and total American deaths since January 1961 to 243.
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McNamara Blasts GOP Arms Report as Partisan Attack
Washington Defense Secretary McNamara condemned a 13 member House Republican task force led by Rep. Ford for portraying U.S. military and foreign policy as partisan. The group urged Vietnam to be a major campaign issue while criticizing Democratic policy and alleging a decline in American leadership.
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Ariz
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Goldwater
Centaur Fails In Orbit in Cape Kennedy Test
The Centaur upper stage failed to reach orbit during a test at Cape Kennedy. The 112 foot booster shut down two minutes early after a promising start, tumbling down in a fiery reentry. The mission aimed to support the next year’s unmanned lunar landing program.
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Parsons Marries in New York State
Rep Samuel Parsons of Hubbardton Vermont marries Mary Elizabeth McWhorter in Argyle New York. The bride teaches English in Hudson Falls Central School District. Parsons serves as town clerk treasurer and state representative for Hubbardton for 22 years.
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Woodford State Park delaying opening to mid summer
Construction chief Elwood Austin said the 300 acre Woodford State Park near Burrington Pond remains slightly behind schedule due to difficult terrain and road work. Expected opening around July from earlier plans now points to August 1 with 23 campsites and power delays for water and toilets.
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Lodge and Scranton discuss uphill GOP bid strategy
Henry Cabot Lodge said he spoke long by phone with Gov. William Scranton about Scranton's campaign for the GOP presidential nomination. Lodge noted further talks may be by phone before the San Francisco convention and said he plans a lunch with senators and a trip to Beverly to visit grandchildren.
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Time and Tide credits Britain for American lifestyle inputs
London The magazine Time and Tide listed Britain as making great contributions to the American way of life naming Elizabeth Taylor Charlie Chaplin Bob Hope and Cary Grant as examples in its current issue.
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Republicans Question Test Ban Treaty Effect on U.S. Stature
A House Republican task force warns the limited nuclear test ban could erode U S military superiority over the Soviet Union. It urges a full underground testing program and a readiness to test in land sea and space environments to preserve any nuclear edge and prevent destabilization from a Soviet freeze.
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Race Track Plans Appeal of Vermont Tax Ruling
Taconic Racing and Breeding Associa tion of Pownal said it will appeal the 1964 property assessment of its Green Mountain Park track. Atty. Henry F. Black argued earnings should determine value. the Pownal Board of Civil Authority upheld the $700,000 Grand List and $5.5 million fair market value. The next appeal goes to the state Commissioner of Taxes and a special county board.
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Inside Bennington traffic records pace regional counts
In Bennington area highways posted record traffic counts, signaling growing mobility and regional activity. The piece notes surging travel as part of a broader countywide trend, reflecting economic and demographic shifts.
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Goldwater Scranton Share Chicago Stage For GOP Delegates
In Chicago Goldwater and Scranton appear before Illinois 58 GOP convention delegates in an unprecedented joint audition. Scranton calls for a televised debate. Goldwater rejects. Militant civil rights groups plan demonstrations and Stassen also participates in the event.
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Vandals Hit Molly Stark School Buses Beech Street Windows
State police search for vandals who slashed upholstery and stripped wiring on Molly Stark School buses, threw rocks at Beech Street School windows, and damaged a street light. Kept back of Molly Stark, the two buses suffered extensive damage over the weekend. authorities warned the public and urged parental cooperation to curb further vandalism.
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John A. Poljacik
Leon E. Wagner
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Jet Fighter Crash Kills 2 Children In Haverhill
A pilotless F86 from Logan Airport crashed into three houses and cars on Lackney Street, killing Pamela Gifford 11 and Todd Gifford 8. Pilot Capt. Dalbert F. Sullivan ejected, parachuted to safety, and swam to the Merrimack River. Firefighters took over an hour to extinguish the blaze.
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Hoff orders withdrawal of male only state historian ad
Gov. Philip H Hoff directed the withdrawal of a male only advertisement for Vermont’s state historian post and called for a non discriminatory draft. He met with Secretary of State Howard Armstrong who argued against changing the ad citing the 20 pound history volumes. Miss Lesley Bell showed she could lift a volume and was tasked to review other state jobs for gender bias.
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