Czech President Resigns After 15 Years in Power
Antonin Novotny resigns as president of Czechoslovakia under pressure from liberal Communists and public unrest. His move ends 15 years of control, with health cited and the party presidium accepting the resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
UPI
Antonin Novotny
Czechoslovakia
Communist Party
Novotny
Europe
CTK
National Assembly
Central Committee
Presidium
Alexander Dubcek
Communist Stronghold Hit By Waves of B52 Bombers
Saigon report details waves of B52 strikes against the Iron Triangle, a Viet Cong haven 28 to 37 miles northwest of Saigon. The operation, led by Gen. Westmoreland, involved 30,000 to 40,000 U.S. and allied troops in a large search and destroy mission with reported Communist losses growing to 1,146 while American and South Vietnamese deaths reached 37 and 53 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
UPS
Iron Triangle
William C. Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
South Vietnam
da Nang
U.S. Americal
Hoi An
Americal
Burlington Vote On Proposed Beltline Approved
In Montpelier the House debated a Senate amended $62.9 million highway program. Senate President John J. Daley broke a 15-15 tie to allow Burlington to hold its own special election date to decide on phase four of the $7 million beltline project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
UPI
House
Senate
John J. Daley
Burlington
House Kills Con Con Bill in Vermont House
The Vermont House defeated a Senate approved measure to allow a constitutional convention by a 76 to 61 roll call. Rep. Thomas Salmon and House leaders argued the bill should be tabled while opponents called it a threat to executive power and stressed procedural concerns. The beltline referendum fight and election timing were also noted amid broader legislative maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Herring
Russia demands punishment for Jordan raid by Israel
The Soviet Union condemned Israel's 15,000 troop and tank raid into Jordan, demanding withdrawal from occupied Arab territories won in the June war. Reports say at least 150 Arab fighters were killed and as many captured, prompting Cairo press to cite a doomed path to peaceful settlement and Pope Paul VI to urge a just, honorable solution. Maj. Gen. Haim Bar-Lev, Israel’s chief of staff, commented on the raid with a firm stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
Israel
Tass
Jordan
Cairo
al Ahram
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Middle East
Paul VI
Jerusalem
Palestine
Haim Bar-Lev
Newsmen
Levi Eshkol
Amman
Hussein
United Nations
Security Council
Bahjat Talhouni
al Akhbar
Switzerland Stakes Mediation Role In Viet War Talks
Switzerland offered to mediate a peaceful end to the Vietnam conflict. North Vietnam signaled readiness to discuss only after an unconditional bombing halt. Swiss officials cited a four day visit by Mai Van Bo and said Hanoi could join peace talks once hostilities cease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
UPI
Switzerland
Vietnam
Spuehler
North Vietnam
Mai van Bo
Hanoi
U.S
Paris
Willy Spuehler
Red Cross
Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Propane Gas Threatens Hancock Collision Evacuations
In Hancock Massachusetts a leaking propane tank truck spilled gas after a wheel detachment on Route 43 near Pittsfield. About 200 gallons were transferred to a second truck as roughly twenty families were evacuated to schools and relatives while power lines were shut off nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Mass
UPI
Pittsfield
H.A. George Fuel Co
North Adams
Mass. 43
Stephentown
N.Y
Hancock School
Expansion Planned For Soldiers Home 40 Bed Unit
Officials of Vermont Soldiers Home advance plans for a new 40 bed nursing home, chapel and recreation hall after the Vermont Senate approved a $1.1 million appropriation. Col. Edward H. Giles and Maj. Lawrence Powers praised legislative support and noted potential federal aid estimated around 30 percent. Construction could begin in 1969 after plans include demolishing the old hospital structure and building a new chapel, recreation hall, and the nursing unit on the eastern end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Vermont Senate
Edward H. Giles
Maj
Lawrence Powers
Board of Trustees
Joseph Caracciola
Bennington
House
Robert Kearns
Hugh Clark
William E. Dailey Sr
Shaftsbury
John Alden
Woodstock
William Hollister
Burlington
Senate
Samuel Loomis
Sal Santarcangelo
Edward H. Janeway
George Cook
Soldiers’ Home
Giles
Powers
Hoff Expected To Endorse RFK In Vermont Move
Gov. Philip Hoff and Lt. Gov. John J. Daley are expected to endorse Sen. Robert F. Kennedy for president on Monday. Hoff signaled a shift after meeting reporters and noted his support could change, while Rockefeller’s decision not to pursue a GOP run influenced Hoff to reevaluate his national stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoff
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Johnson
Rockefeller
11 Month Year Proposed For Schools in New York
Albany NY The State Education Department urged the legislature to allow schools to operate up to 11 months a year. A 1963 study recommended a permissive move to lengthen the school year while keeping total instruction hours, with steady support for slow learners and funding adjustments for extra days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albany
N.Y
State Education Department
Department
Inside Columnist Praises Old Fashioned Traits
On the Inside columnist Sam Ogden lauds traditional virtues and simplicity. An editorial on a GOP issue weighs the party’s stance. Burr and Burton unveils plans for a practical arts facility. Bennington County Planning Commission seeks federal aid for a regional study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ogden
Burr and Burton
Bennington County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rocky
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York City
Richard Nixon
Con Con Bill
Daley
Sadie White
Fiore Bove
D-Chittenden-Grand Isle
Russia
Vietnam War
Hancock, Mass
al Karamah
RFK
Manchester
Highway Department
Town Officers
Tax Department
Miller
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!