De Gaulle Moves to Remove U.S. Troops From France
Paris sources report President Charles de Gaulle will serve notice soon to begin removing U.S. troops and bases from France. The move follows his reaction to President Johnson’s NATO letter, which De Gaulle called negative. French officials say De Gaulle hoped March 7 letter would invite talks on a joint evacuation timetable.
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UPI
Charles de Gaulle
United States
France
Johnson
NATO
de Gaulle
Aiken Sees China War Less Likely
Washington Senator George D. Aiken says danger of conflict with China appears reduced due to a widening split between Red China and Russia. He cautions optimism is premature and notes the U S and France prepare replies to De Gaulle on NATO base withdrawals with evacuation likely taking at least a year.
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Aiken
China
Washington
UPC
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Russia
Snelling Defers Decision On Running for Governor
SHELBURNE Vermont Republican chairman Richard Snelling said he has not yet decided to seek the GOP nomination for governor and will announce within a week or two. He praised Governor Hoff but faulted his delivery. Snelling noted Sen. Winston Prouty would be a strong candidate but unlikely to leave the Senate. Prouty planned a formal April 6 announcement. Rep. Reid Lefevre, hospitalized in Burlington, said his decision hinges on doctors and will come within a week.
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UPD
Richard Snelling
Chittenden County
Republican
Snelling
GOP
Winston L. Prouty
R-Vt
Prouty
Senate
Philip H. Hoff
Washington
Reid Lefevre
Manchester
Burlington
House Appropriations OK $2.5 Billion Supplementary Bill
The House Appropriations Committee advanced a $2.5 billion money bill to fund federal functions through June 30 and begin two Great Society programs. The panel expressed frustration over rising welfare costs despite prosperity and antipoverty spending, and approved limited funding for rent subsidy and Teacher Corps while imposing new restrictions. GOP members cited Viet Nam war costs as a factor shaping the debate.
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Washington
UPI
House Appropriations Committee
Johnson
GOP
Erhard Urges Nuclear Pact for Europe
West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard proposed an international agreement to limit and reduce nuclear weapons in Europe. He urged non-nuclear nations to renounce ABC weapons and accept international verification, as Bonn did in 1954. The plan framed a seven point peace policy shared with parliament and 90 allied nations.
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Bonn
UPI
Ludwig Erhard
Europe
West
East
West Germany
Erhard
Archbishop Consecration in Albany Highlights New Alaska Archdiocese
In Albany this morning the Most Rev Joseph T Ryan native of Albany was consecrated as Archbishop of Anchorage Alaska in a three hour ceremony at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Cardinal Spellman presiding and many prelates assisting Ryan becomes first archbishop of the new archdiocese. The piece also notes a legislative budget move trimming teacher corps funds.
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Albany
N.Y
Joseph T. Ryan
Anchorage
Alaska
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Msgr. Ryan
Vermont Population Hits 402000 Growth Surges in Five Years
Vermont’s population rose to about 402,400 by July 1965, an increase of 12,500 from 1960. Bennington County grew 4 percent to 26,000, while Chittenden led gains at roughly 5,000. Dr. Bergstrom notes projections underestimated mid decade shifts with age groups 5–19 and 65+ showing the largest increases.
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Vermont
Vermont Department of Health
Donald E. Bergstrom
Department
Public Health Statistics Division
Central Planning Office
CPO
Bennington County
Health Department
Bergstrom
John C. Burdis
Bennington
CPC
Bardis
Chittenden
Windsor
Rutland
Caledonia County
Northeast Kingdom
Orleans
Essex
Franklin County
Grand Isle County
Inside Shafts bury scouts making snowshoes
On the Inside a picture essay shows scouts carving snowshoes. Page 7 highlights craft in the field.
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Shaftsbury
Viet Cong Thwarted In Da Nang Rice Field Raid
Viet Cong forces attempting a hunger raid near Da Nang were repulsed by U.S. Marines guarding rice fields. The clash, part of Operation Texas and linked to King operations, followed extensive enemy losses, with 238 VC killed in a separate battle southwest of Saigon and 656 more in the week’s actions. Marines reported light allied casualties.
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UPI
U.S
da Nang
Texas
Quang Ngai
Mao Tze-tung Gravely Ill Said By Reports In London
London dispatch reports Mao Tze tung gravely ill with no public appearances for some time. Diplomatic sources caution against expecting major policy shifts despite Mao's illness and potential step down. Beijing had boycotted the Moscow party congress, accusing the Soviet Union of colluding with the United States.
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de Gaulle
Mao Tze-tung
London
UPC
Red
China
Mao Tzetung
Mao
Peking
Chinese Communist Party
Russia
Frank Bizzarro Named Coach At Mt. Anthony
Frank C. Bizzarro, who led Bennington Catholic High School to two state basketball titles, was named head basketball coach and junior high social studies teacher at Mt. Anthony Union High School. The Mt. Anthony board suspended its policy to hire a varsity coach from PE staff due to Bizzarro’s unique qualifications. He, 30, will teach social studies to seventh and eighth graders.
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Mt. Anthony High School
Frank C. Bizzarro
Bennington Catholic High School
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Howard F. Kelley
Bennington South
Marian Taylor
Mt. Anthony Union
Bizzarro
Taylor
Union
Kelley
Catholic High
Thaddeus Swertz
BCHS
Rutland
Mt. St. Joseph Academy
Ten Arrested in Boston Anti War Demonstrations
Ten anti war demonstrators were arrested after ripping a draft card and blocking Army Base entrances in Boston. The group, including two girls Barbara Clack and Susan Williams, faced riot and breach of peace charges as police dragged them off base. Civil liberties union observers criticized roughness while spectators booed.
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UPID
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Army Base
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Morgantown
W.va
Exeter
N.H
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Voluntown
Conn
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Amherst
Mass
New England Committee For Non-Violent Action
The
Civil Liberties Union
CLU
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