Military Training Ordered For Red Chinese Children
Mao Tse-tung ordered 20 days of compulsory military training for upper level primary school children in China with political indoctrination to be provided by the Red Liberation Army. The directive came on Mao's initiative through defense minister Lin-Piao, with uncertain grade start. Reports also noted alleged plots against Mao in several cities, and travel restrictions affecting Hong Kong visitors to Canton amid tensions.
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Hong Kong
UPI
Chinese Communist Party
Mao Tse-tung
Peking
Mao
Lin-Piao
Red Liberation Army
China
Canton
the Star
Shanghai
Red China
Kwangtung
Chungking
Szechwen
Hankow
Hupeh
Yilan Oon Hhainan Island
Shenyang
Mukden
Liaoning Province
Powell Confident Of Quick Victory In Congress Battle
Adam Clayton Powell spoke in Bimini predicting a quick victory in court or a return by Harlem voters to the House after being barred this week. He voiced optimism about a special election if needed and said he trusted his people, Puerto Ricans and Negro communities, while DOJ reviewed Powell's use of funds and the House debated punishment. Powell remained calm in a casual outfit and denied personal animosity toward colleagues.
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Bimini
UPI
Adam Clayton Powell
Federal
Harlem
House
New York Democrat
Bahama
Congress
Powell
Washington
Justice Department
Department
House Labor and Education Committee
Dirksen backs Johnson on Vietnam bombing policy
Senate GOP Leader Everett Dirksen voiced full support for President Johnson's Vietnam war policy and rejected Senator Kennedy's proposal for a temporary bombing pause. Dirksen warned such talks would mislead the Communists and hinder U.S. efforts. Secretary Rusk and General Westmoreland also dismissed the idea, indicating no peace talks would stem from a pause.
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Washington
UPI
GOP
Everett M. Dirksen
Robert F. Kennedy
U.S
Dirksen
Johnson
Kennedy
Dean Rusk
Gen
William Westmoreland
U. S
Vietnam
Westmoreland
Saigon
Frazier Says Offer To Drop Billboard Challenge Surprised Him
Francis Frazier of Pownal said on Friday it was news to him that an offer had been made to drop his case challenging Bennington town bill board ordinances. He commented that he was unaware of any settlement talks and remained open to pursuing the legal challenge.
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United States
Senate
Kennedy
North Vietnam
Dirksen
Francis Frazier
Pownal
Bennington
Norton Barber
Attorney General’s Office
Callahan
Track Threatened By Labor Troubles at Green Mountain Park
Green Mountain Park opened its 1967 racing season amid threats of a strike by American Totaliser Corp electricians over union alignment and pay raises. A brief picket line appeared at the south track entrance, a compromise followed, and union and management planned a Monday meeting. Also noted were assaults on track maintenance chief John Sampson, signage disputes involving Callahan and Sons, and a Vermont court case on billboard legality led by Frazier with McKee and Clowley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Mountain Park
American Totaliser Corp
Mutual Department
John Sampson
Florida
Mass
Sampson
Mystery Southern-Sounding Woman Sought In Park Slayings
Illinois investigators sought a mystery woman with a southern drawl who allegedly witnessed the two teen boys murder at a Rockford park shelter. Police described the killings as deliberate with a possible plan, identified victims Ronald Johnson and Wayne Mullendore, both 14, and noted prior related youth violence in the area.
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Illinois
Rockford
Ill
UPD
Herbert Brown
Ronald
Chuck) Johnson
Wayne Mullendore
William Wertman
Levingslake
Sherman
Larry
Mullendore
Sandy Cain
Brown
U S Capitulates In Dumpling War in Munich
UPI reports Helmut Winter, a 48 year old Munich resident dubbed the Robin Hood of Munich, accepted the unconditional surrender of U S forces in Bavaria after a surreal standoff involving homemade dumplings fired from a crossbow on wheels. U S Major Donal Murphy met Winter to discuss peace as Winter agreed not to strike Red Cross helicopters.
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Munich
Germany
UPI
Helmut Winter
Robin Hood
U.S
Schleissheim U.S. Air Base
Maj
Donal Murphy
Augusta
Winter
Sikorsky
Murphy
Red Cross
Bennington 1966 Town Report Available Now
Bennington's 1966 town report is fresh off the press and ready for the public. Copies can be picked up inside the town and village office building. the report runs 36 pages and includes the town meeting items and officials' letter. The eye catching Burt Henry covered bridge photo graces the cover, printed free by Dave's Press and contents printed by Lamb Printing Co.
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Bennington
Selectmen
Alma Langlois
Burt Henry Covered Bridge
Dave’s Press
North Bennington
Lamb Printing Co
North Adams
Mass
Inside pages preview events and politics in Vermont
On the Inside reports unsuccessful ice fishing at Lake St. Catherine. Vermont Legislature shown in action through pictures by Sen. Salvatore Santarcangelo. Upcoming Pownal and Arlington town meetings previewed. Page 4 5 7.
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Boy Marsden
Lake St. Catherine
Vermont
Salvatore Santarcangelo
Pownal
Arlington
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Tsao Tichu
Chou En-lak
Tsao
Ming Pao
Rightwing Times
Travel Service
Ways Lane
Manchester
U.S. 7
Ringheiser
Henry M. Jackson
Rusk
Senate Disarmament Subcommittee
Frazier
Billboard
Pari-Mutual Department
Callahan and Sons
Pittsfield, Mass
Barber
State Supreme Court
Montpelier Law
McKee and Clowley, Callahan and Sons
State Highway Department
Secretary of State
John B. Harte
McKee and Clowley
Harte
Bennington County
Franklin S. Billings Jr
Atty. Barber
Duane Bailey
1St Marine Division
Phonh Bae
da Nang
South Korea
Pasing
Army Mess Hall
Harold Banks
Charleston
S.C
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