Sal Wins in Upset as Village OKs Several Measures
Bennington Village voters approved 10 of 11 articles at the annual meeting, funding salary increases with a penny hike to 2.20 and backing a streetsweeper costing up to 7,500. Article 10 for a three year purchase and first payment by a four cent tax passed 1,003 to 336. A study committee, water fund, zoning ordinance, retirement plan study, Holt Spring rights relinquishment, and accounting checks were also authorized. Voters reimbursed Edward and Caroline Knapp 1,537.52 for construction costs.
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Santarcangelo Wins Bennington Village Presidency Upset
Salvatore Santarcangelo a first time candidate and independent defeated incumbent James B. Gib ney for Bennington Village President with 916 votes to 579 in the sole village contest. Voters also approved a 5 percent raise for the village clerk and trustees salaries.
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Nehru vows to cross Kashmir cease-fire line if needed
Prime Minister Nehru told Parliament India will cross the Kashmir cease-fire line to defend territory if required, while rejecting a full invasion now. Defense Minister Chavan reported 25 Pakistanis raided an Indian village on India's side, killing four, and India lodged a U.N. complaint.
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Associated Press
New York Radio WQXR to Accept Liquor Ads
AP reports WQXR NY will run liquor commercials breaking from NAB code. The station cites future hostile neighbors working together, while India assesses border skirmishes with Pakistan and China. Premier Chou En-la visited Pakistan, pledging cooperation with Ayub Khan.
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WQXR
National Association of Broadcasters
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China
Chou En-lai
Red China
Mohammad Ayub Khan
India - Pakistan
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Split Decision Rumored In Vermont Districting Case
Vermont reapportionment case may yield a split verdict from a 3 judge Burlington court. Judge Waterman says all three judges are drafting opinions with a summer release theorized though some expect late spring. The suit challenges town based House representation and county based Senate sizing as unequal for voters.
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Johnson Decides No On Foreign Aid Split
President Johnson abandons a plan to split the foreign aid program into separate economic and military packages. McNamara and Fulbright favored separation, but Rep. Morgan warned it would derail the bill. Johnson aims to request about $3.4 billion in one package for the year.
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De Gaulle Seeks Cultural Exchange Pact With Mexico
President Charles de Gaulle proposed a large scale program of scientific cultural and technical exchanges between France and Mexico while stressing it would not disrupt US Mexican relations. He urged closer Franco Mexican ties as Latin America rises in world affairs and prepared for further talks and a joint communique on commerce culture and politics.
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Tito Bows Out Of Red Summit
Belgrade Yugoslavia AP Foreign diplomats say President Tito will miss the Budapest Communist summit at month's end due to a political illness. Tanjug reports Tito has left for Brioni for treatment and rest, with no details given.
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Thant Says U N Force in Cyprus Has International Character
U Thant says the United Nations force in Cyprus has an international character and will act under his sole directives without negotiation with any government. He states the terms of reference pose no problem and he will issue directives personally.
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U Thant
U.N
Cyprus
Thant
British Commonwealth
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House of Commons
Sandys
Britain
Vermont Sets Sept. 8 Primaries for 1964 Elections
Secretary of State Howard E. Armstrong announced Vermont's 1964 primary calendar with both Republican and Democratic primaries scheduled for Tuesday September 8. The election season includes filing petitions, nominating presidential electors, and related dates, with the general election set for November 3. Thant discusses a UN Cyprus peace force and Britain’s troop role while planning a 7,000‑strong multinational presence to enforce a cease-fire岸.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Howard E. Armstrong
Inside Elizabeth Dwyer on a near presidential moment
A feature examines a historic period when a woman nearly became president, exploring context and implications for U S political history.
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Elizabeth Dwyer
U.S
New England Regional Exhibit at New York World's Fair
New England offers the only regional display at the New York World’s Fair from 1620 to 2020. The six states present a Kennedy tribute, a lunar exhibit, a model city, and displays on industry science medicine education and culture. Opening April 22, 150 communities host events on the Village Green.
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Boston
Mass
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