West Germans Decide No Revaluation of Mark
West Germany ruled out raising the deutschemark in value as the Kiesinger government faced market chaos and speculation. Chancellor Kiesinger, spokesman Conrad Ahlers, and finance officials debated a potential revaluation while economists warned costs at the polls and among European peers.
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Javits Breaks With Nixon On Vietnam Policy
Sen. Jacob Javits joined a growing congressional outcry by criticizing President Nixon for pursuing the same failed approach as the Johnson era. He warned that without a basic policy shift the nation faces serious consequences and noted Republicans and Democrats urging troop withdrawals and unwinding the war.
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Soviet Reaction Shapes ABM Debate Key Issue
In a UPI report Kosygin’s remark that defensive systems prevent deaths fuels questions on how Soviet leaders would respond to a U.S. ABM system. The questions frame how ABM might influence the arms race and prospects for future talks.
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UPI
Alexei N. Kosygin
Russia
U.S
ABM
Kosygin
Bennington Included In Davis Road Show Promises Vermont Outreach
Montpelier reports Governor Davis will tour southern Vermont in a three day road show May 26 to 28. Temporary offices open in Rutland Bennington and Brattleboro to hear Vermonters, with breakfast meetings, office hours, and an open forum. Davis cites communication gaps and vows broader statehouse access, possibly extending tour to the Northeast Kingdom. The plan includes May 27 events in Bennington with a 7:45 breakfast, courthouse meetings, a 4:45 briefing and an evening forum.
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St Christopher Dropped From Saints Calendar by Vatican
The Vatican abolition of St Christopher and 32 other saints is announced as a move to correct legends versus facts. The reform, in a motu proprio titled Paschalis Mysterii, becomes effective January 1 and emphasizes Christ’s Passion as the year’s center.
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Davis Repeals Truth in Lending Law Sparks Regret
Gov. Deane C. Davis chats regrets over signing the 1969 repeal of Vermont's truth in lending law. He says he would not have signed if aware it left Vermont without protections until the federal act takes effect July 1. Banking chief Black urged repeal to align with federal standards. House leader Giuliani plans to reintroduce a state bill next session to fix the issue.
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Allies Study New Peace Plan
Allied negotiators in Paris examined a 10 point Viet Cong peace plan. South Vietnam balked at undemocratic points but hinted some could work. The plan calls for a provisional coalition including the Viet Cong and neutral South Vietnam, with general elections and unconditional U.S. withdrawal.
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Area Audiences To Hear Expert on Human Survival
Williamstown Massachusetts will host Prof Barry Commoner a leading scientist warning about technology threats to environment and human survival He directs the Center for the Biology of Natural Systems at Washington University and will lecture May 12 at Williams College on Science and the Human Condition The talk opens a Phi Beta Kappa Milham lecture series co sponsored by Williams Center for Environmental Studies The same day he will also present a seminar on The Nitrogen Cycle noting his work on nitrogen fertilizer impacts on water quality
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Editorial hints at new federal agency for environmental watchdogs
A newsroom snippet notes an inside editorial proposing a federal agency to coordinate environmental watchdog programs. It also mentions Page 4 columnists and a local government item about Pownal selectmen voting to enforce a trailer ordinance on Page 6.
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Mayfest in the red but backers seek a bounce back
Mayfest is losing more money than patrons expected in its second year of cultural events. Executive secretary John Carton cites a $20,000 season cost for six events and notes My Fair Lady and Claude Frank performances underperformed. He warns profits rely on patron support and considers reorganizing funding to honor student funds in future.
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