East Pakistan declares independence as civil war erupts
New Delhi reports civil war in East Pakistan after Sheikh Mujibur Rahman proclaims independence from West Pakistan. President Yahya Khan labels him traitor and orders 70,000 troops to crush the revolt amid heavy casualties in Dhaka and Chittagong. Antigovernment unrest also erupts in Karachi and other West Pakistani cities in support of Rahman forces.
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New Delhi
India
UPI
East Pakistan
Mujibur Rahman
West Pakistan
Agha Mohammad Yahya Khan
Dacca
Chittagoing
Karachi
Rahman
Yahya Khan
Pakistan
Awami League
Voice
Bangla Desh
Agartala
Tripka
Press Trust of India
Indian Foreign Ministry
Mohammed Ayub Khan
National Assembly
East
Sheikh Rahman
Chittagong
Chalna
Commilla
Jessore
Garrison Corp Near Shutdown Rumor Hits North Bennington
Rumors grow that Garrison Corp printing plant in North Bennington faces closure at creditors request. Writ of replevin served by Chemical Bank against Garrison and Sheriff Maloney noted in Bennington County Court filings. Bank claims $105,000 in greeting card paper processing debts.
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Bennington
Garrison Corp
North Bennington
Bennington County
John H. Maloney
Chemical Bank-Commerich Division
New York City
Chemical Bank
E. Errett Smith Inc
Garrison
Nixon criticized by Black caucus leader over minority standing
Rep. William Clay of Missouri said President Nixon has a below zero standing among American Negroes. He noted a White House conference with black congressmen may or may not soften the devastating effects of administration policies. Clay, a Black Caucus leader, described the 95 minute meeting in which 13 Negro Democrats presented 60 recommendations to improve minority economic and social conditions. He said Nixon listened, but time will tell if he heard.
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Black Caucus
Nixon
Washington
UPI
William Clay
D-Mo
White House
Clay
House
Cbs-Tv
Executive Branch
Congress
Combined aid bill faces uncertain future in House
In Vermont, supporters link minimum town aid with public aid for private schools but House Education Chairman Henry H. Carse opposes the minimum and the use of state funds for parochial schooling. Senate leaders defend revisions, while controversy over funding and formula remains unresolved.
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Carse
Senate
Ellery R. Purdy
Rutland
Partridge
Miller
Vermont House Passes Compromise On Container Bill
The Vermont House approved a bill to incentive litter reduction from nonreturnable containers and sent it to the Senate on an 88-45 vote. An amendment by Rep Emory Hebard licensed soft drink distributors. the plan shifts handling to wholesalers and includes a nickel refund for returnables.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
Senate
House
Emory Hebard
R-28
Glover
State Liquor Control Board
Lee M. Davis
Springfield
Davis
House Natural Resources Committee
Randolph T. Major
Westminster
Francis J. Esposito
Rutland
Major
Esposito
Statehouse
Inside Sam Ogden laments lost honor and courage
A letter to the editor on Page 4 condemns what the writer sees as an erosion of male honor and bravery. The note reflects concerns about societal shifts and duty in a succinct opinion piece.
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Sam Ogden
Gas tax hike approved by Senate for May 1 start
The Senate voted 25 to 2 to approve a measure adding a penny to the gasoline tax beginning May 1, raising the levy to nine cents per gallon and sending the bill to Governor Deane C. Davis for final action.
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Montpelier
UPI
Senate
Deane C. Davis
Big House School Opens Freeform Education in Wilmington
A new Wilmington school modeled on England's Summerhill will open next September with no formal curriculum and broad student freedom. The Big House sits on 14 hillside acres off Route 100, a five story building housing classrooms living and recreation space. Headmaster Gil Bunnell oversaw last year's self built project with volunteer teachers from the Northeast and Midwest. About 80 to 100 students from pre school to high school are expected, with curriculum decided by students.
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Wilmington
A. S. Neil
Summerhill
England
Route 100
Town
Gil Bunnell
Bunnell
Merrill Haynes
Peter Adams
W. Deerfield Valley
U.S
BIG House
Hancock
Gill Bunnell
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Thetford Academy
West Rutland High School
Middlebury Union High School
Rice Memorial Academy
John T. Alden
Windsor County
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Woodstock
Sanborn Partridge
Rutland County
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Rochester
N.Y
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City Court
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Burma
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