Racial Violence Erupts Again In Watts Area of Los Angeles
In Watts Los Angeles police patrolled with shotguns and rifles as authorities fought to avert a renewed bloodshed in the district. Two people were killed more than 25 injured and at least 58 arrested after Tuesday nights flareup of shooting burning and beating. Molotov fires ignited at least 12 blazes with arsonists attempting several times to burn buildings. Fire vehicles operated under police guard while six people were arrested with fire bombs. The violence followed triggers similar to last August's Watts riot.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Watts
California
Negro District
Jordan High School
Lawrence Gomez
Joe Crawford
Vermont Project Becomes Rural Water Model
Senator George D Aiken notes Vermont tri town project in Addison Bridport Shoreham as a model for rural water systems funded by federal grants. Project covers about 2000 residents and 6500 cows with a 50 25 funding split and local financing, cited by Farmers Home Administration. The item ties to a broader rural water bill and credit for nationwide expansion.
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Washington
UPI
George D. Aiken
Senate Agricultural Appropriations
Vermont
America
Aiken
Addison
Bridport
Shoreham
Farmers Home Administration
Maine Dry Calls Recount an Illegal Move
The Maine Christian Civic League's superintendent Benjamin C. Bubar slams Secretary of State Kenneth Curtis for authorizing a recount of the Sunday liquor sales referendum as a criminal act. Curtis and Attorney General Richard J. Dubord defend the move, noting a 10 day cutoff and public interest justify the recount. The official Feb 21 tally favored the side ahead by 1,306 votes.
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Augusta
Maine
UPI
Maine Christian Civic League
Benjamin C. Bubar
Kenneth Curtis
Curtis
Dismissed Deputy President in Kenya Ties to Moscow and Peking
UPI analysis describes Odinga a Luo rival of President Kenyatta who was ousted as deputy president of the Kenya African National Union. Odinga’s visits to Moscow and Peiping and alleged Chinese funding are set against Kenyatta’s non aligned stance and a one party system. The piece contrasts Kenyatta’s jail term and Mau Mau past with his current role attracting Western loans while Odinga’s influence wanes.
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Kenya
Moscow
Peking
007
Double
Euhonious Oginga Odinga
Lake Victoria
Odinga
Jomo Kenyatta
Kenyatta
Kenya African National Union
Peiping
China
Wilcox Re-elected Chairman of Bennington County Soil District
Lawrence H. Pratt reports in Arlington that Wilcox of Manchester is re-elected chairman of the Bennington County Soil Conservation District board. New officers include Horst as secretary treasurer Edgerton as vice chairman Graf as equipment supervisor and Hewitt Jr as special activities head. The meeting approved trading a bulldozer for a tilt blade and planned a seventh eighth grade cartoon contest with a U.S. savings bond prize. Soil Stewardship Week is scheduled May 15 to 22 with materials for clergy and churches. The Southwest Regional Planning Commission discussion paused as town votes impede forming the commission pending key towns joining.
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Arlington
Howard Wilcox
Manchester
Bennington County
Graf
Pownal
Bennington
Shaftsbury
Dorset
Expert Urges Alternatives Before Policy Criticism
Washington through Interfaith conference hears Catholic foreign affairs expert Dr. William F. Moran Jr. insist religious leaders must offer workable alternatives before condemning U.S. actions in Viet Nam. Moran argues for nonviolent options and cautions UN dependence as unfeasible, while Loyola scholar Gordon Zahn agrees with a dissenting paper criticizing U.S. military intervention.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
Viet Nam
William F. Moran Jr
Georgetown University
Foreign Service School
Moran
Bennington Banner Ad Rates And Contact Details
The Bennington Banner lists newsroom and advertising numbers and provides subscription rates by mail within Vermont and the 50 mile radius, with annual, half year, and three month options. It notes exclusive UPI republication rights for local news and dispatches and gives address at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont.
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Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
The
Banner Publishing Corporation
United Press International
UPI
Vermont
U.S
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Long Beach
Fullerton
Anderson
Bubar
Africa
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Europe
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Conservation District
Lawrence H. Pratt
Norman Stahlman
Southworth Machinery Co
Albany
N.Y
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Me Ana
Salem’s
Aera
F.C. Eagles
Wonder Valley Gang
Wallace Nutting
Drexel
Sheraton, Adam
Hepplewhite
Chippendale
North Bennington Road
Noveck - Shultz
Durthanes Furniture Incorporated
ELM Street
Medicare
US Department OF Health Education, and Welfare
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