Rocky Surprise Winner In Massachusetts Primary
Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller won the Massachusetts presidential preference primary in a startling upset. Write‑in support boosted Rockefeller over Volpe, with Nixon third. McCarthy easily led the Democratic race, Kennedy finish third. Rockefeller secured Massachusetts' 34 GOP delegates on the first ballot.
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Thieu Vows Lone Fight If Necessary Against Communists
South Vietnam leaders Thieu and Ky pledged to continue fighting if the United States and allies pull out. Thieu spoke to 5,000 in Da Nang and Ky to 6,000 in Saigon, denying territorial concessions and criticizing Kennedy and McCarthy for calls to withdraw without having visited Vietnam. Ky questioned withdrawal plans and urged support for aid continuity.
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Republicans Issue Campaign Manifesto
The Republican Coordinating Committee denounces Democratic policies as driving the U S toward economic collapse and outlines eight principles to expand private enterprise. It calls for a looser federal role, tax cuts, tariff reductions, and a revised wage approach to boost employment while urging government restraint and state and local empowerment. The 75 page report also proposes revoking nonessential spending and reducing waste, with continued emphasis on individual and market solutions.
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Shaftsbury voters rescind zoning ordinance
Shaftsbury voters oust the new zoning board of adjustment and Commissioner William Castle Sr as 364 to 302 ballots rescind a zoning ordinance passed at town meeting in March. A total of 667 ballots marked a notable turnout for a single-item special meeting. Observers noted no visible campaigning near Cole Hall and votes were counted by 7 p.m. Castle defended plans, while ex-commissioner Castle anticipated another zoning push, possibly to extend zoning to the village or fire district areas. Board members listed: Mrs Bertha Thomson, Willie Cross, Charles Peacock, Carl Fuller, Ernest Gratz.
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Bertha Thomson
Willie Cross
Charles Peacock
Carl Fuller
Ernest Gratz
Bennington Selectmen Form Race Relations Commission
Bennington selectmen announced the formation of a Commission on Special Racial Projects as an initial step toward inter racial understanding. Selectman J Duncan Campbell led the motion with support from Gerald Cornall and Joseph Higgins. The commission will study methods to improve racial understanding and will report recommendations to the board before any actions. The statement notes Bennington’s all white tradition and urges inviting Negro Fresh Air children and qualified Black workers to broaden contact and curb discrimination.
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Rockefeller urges reversal of Americanization of the war
Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller expands his White House bid by calling for a shift away from Americanization in Vietnam. He urges Saigon to lead, a summit for regional progress, and four steps including focusing on population security, realistic pacification, Saigon’s broader government, and reducing external influence. He criticizes past escalation and asserts peace requires political solutions.
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Inside Columnist Weighs In On Babies And Editorials
Elizabeth Dwyer writes an ode for babies on page 4 while an editorial critiques Rockefeller's candidacy on the same page. The section includes additional letters to the editor addressing racism in Vermont.
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Isolation Debate Highlights Vermont Racial Attitudes
Vermont officials and residents discuss a program bringing New York Negro youths to the state for summer to foster racial harmony. John Stewart defends the plan against charges of white racism while Gov Hoff and state leaders acknowledge isolation and misunderstanding as barriers. The Equal Opportunities Committee considers education efforts and possible SUNY Plattsburgh involvement as it plans future meetings.
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New York
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National Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders
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Luther Hackett
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Plattsburgh
Arthur Gibb
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Weybridge
Patriots Pitching a State Record in 13-2 Win
Mt Anthony Patriots under coach John McShane chase a state pitching record after their sixth straight win, a 13-2 victory over Otter Valley. Rick Bartholdi Scott Racicot and J J Moore have delivered 42 innings with nine hits allowed and no earned runs, including a Racicot no hitter and two one hitters by Moore. Each starter has gone the distance and the staff has four unearned runs allowed across three shutouts. The full Otter Valley game story is on page 12.
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