18 May 1964
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1964
Page
1
Washington officials said U S policy in Laos is under deep review as new Communist attacks in Southeast Asia prompt possible major decisions. The article notes officials weighing options in response to the escalating crisis.
In Nicosia President Makarios confronts UN demands to release 32 Turkish Cypriot hostages after killings of two Greek officers. Lt. Gen. Gyani sets a Wednesday deadline while Red Cross and other sources report at least 14 hostages killed.
At Barre Republicans saw a stop Goldwater effort add three delegates while Democrats in Burlington rallied behind President Johnson. Vermont GOP moderates backed by figures like Edward Janeway and Consuelo Bailey faced mixed reactions. Democrats chose William Ryan as national committeeman with Hoff praised and Kennedy’s memory honored.
North Bennington leaders clarify rumors that H P McCullough would fund a new union school. David C. Barton says McCullough wrote a letter denying private funding and urging public town meetings to review facts before action. A fact finding committee is mandated to reexamine alternatives with Shaftsbury officials this week.
UPI reports Senator Barry Goldwater urged reconsidering U.S. commitments to the United Nations if Red China joins the body. He criticised the U.N. for equals votes for smaller nations and for lax financial enforcement, arguing the U.N. is a sacred cow that must be reassessed.
In Cairo Khrushchev met with UAR President Nasser amid reports that the talks could lead to revoking Soviet recognition of Israel. Nasser kept Khrushchev waiting two hours before discussions began after the Soviet leader's Aswan Dam visit. The talks mark the second formal meeting during a 16 day visit, amid a Khrushchev speech downgrading Arab unity.
A syndicated column notes Mrs Hazel Wills will be awarded an honorary degree by the University of Vermont. Details of the ceremony and the significance for her career are planned for Page 3.
President Johnson asked Congress for 125 million dollars in new economic and military aid for Viet Nam to intensify the anti communist war. He cited increased Viet Cong terrorism and said 70 million would go to economic support and 55 million to military needs as part of the 1965 foreign aid package.
Governor Philip H. Hoff will address the New Hampshire Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Manchester Saturday night. Hoff has been active in Democratic functions, keynoting the Maine State Convention at Bangor on Friday, then flying to Burlington for the Vermont State Democratic Convention keynote.
Cuban broadcasts from Miami indicate a naval alert and possible broader military readiness as exiles plan action against the Castro regime. Manuel Ray, a former minister and exile leader, vows to return before Independence Day to lead renewed sabotage and guerrilla activity. Eloy Gutierrez Menoyo and Manuel Artime are among exile figures tied to recent events and planned incursions.
UPI reports Vermont officials and lawmakers react as Senator George D. Aiken warns a Medicare bill might effectively shut rural nursing homes. He cites Vermont where only a few of nearly 200 homes could meet federal standards, urging opposition to plans that harm elderly care in rural areas.
Viet Cong launched a rainy season offensive with hit and run attacks on five government outposts and a sunken landing craft near the Cambodian border. Casualties reported as many soldiers dead or missing, with no Viet Cong losses cited. U.S. advisers note intensified guerrilla activity aligns with the monsoon period.
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