Truce Broken By Reds In South Vietnam
In South Vietnam's Central Highlands Communist forces violated the Buddha's birthday truce by killing 15 Americans and wounding 74 during an attack on a U.S. Army 9th Infantry Division unit on Chu Goungot Mountain. U.S. spokesmen say the defense killed at least 50 attackers as a 24 hour ceasefire began at midnight. Reports also note U.S. air raids against Hanoi and surrounding targets, and a North Vietnamese claim of U.S. raiders shot down.
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UPI
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Thomas Corpora
U.S. Army
9Th Infantry Division
Chu Goungot Mountain
Tass
Hanoi
Kep
Hoa Lac
Air Force
Regional Unity Urged By Gov. John Dempsey
Connecticut Governor John N. Dempsey urged New England unity at a Bennington fundraiser, praising Gov. Hoff and highlighting regional cooperation on water pollution and uniform traffic laws. He cited a $150 million anti pollution bill and urged joint action to clean the Connecticut River with neighboring states. Colleague Gov. Hoff noted Vermont support and the party’s Vermont tradition of independent voices as Lt. Gov. Daley eyed the 1968 governor race.
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Mt. Anthony Country Club
John N. Dempsey
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Bennington County
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Gov. Hoff
Lyndon Johnson
Washington
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Johnson
America
Hoff
John J. Daley
William J. Ryan
Nesbith P. Fienberg
Gov
Pearl Buck will donate $1 million fortune to Amerasian aid
Nobel and Pulitzer prize winner Pearl S. Buck, longtime head of The Pearl S. Buck Foundation, announced she will leave her estate of one million dollars to aid Amerasian children. Buck, 74, plans Asia outreach to educate and support 3,000 children annually and expand work to Japan, Okinawa, the Philippines, Thailand, and South Vietnam.
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Pearl S. Buck
Miss Buck
Winhall
Bucks County
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China
Korea
Seoul
Japan
Okinawa
Philippines
Thailand
South
Vietnam
Vermont
George Breen
Manchester
Weather Engineering Corporation of America
Breen
Being Mayor Is Enough For Lindsay
New York Republican Mayor John V. Lindsay said on Sunday he has no further political ambitions and does not expect to run for another office after leaving City Hall. The 45 year old former congressman reflected on his 1965 win in New York as a GOP spotlight moment and declined to confirm a second term, stressing a mayor should commit to the job.
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New York
John V. Lindsay
Lindsay
Inside Column: antiques of the future and 21st birthday tips
Columnist Gerald Raftery surveys future antiques on Page 4 while Alan Sophrin advises on what to say when a girl turns 21 on Page 4. Page 6 reports the Pownal Board of Civil Authority winning an extension on tax appeals.
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Alan Sophrin
Pownal
UAR warships sail toward Israel amid crisis talks
Cairo reports unconfirmed movement of a cruiser four torpedo boats and two submarines through the Suez toward Eilat following Egypts callup of reserves. Iraq also sends infantry armor and planes to bolster border defenses as Nasser faces pressure and UN talks loom Thant to meet Nasser amid crisis.
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al Ahram
Gamal Abdel Nasser
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Sharm el Sheikh
Gulf of Aqaba
Fire consumes Brussels department store in lunch hour disaster
A series of explosions and a butane gas blast ignited L Innovation in Brussels, trapping several on upper floors as flames raced through all seven stories. At least 15 killed and over 100 burned, with Priba and Bon Marche evacuated and nearby schools and offices cleared.
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UPI
Belgium
L’innovation
Priba
Bon Marche
Old City
Hong Kong Police Clash With Red Mobs in Rioting Burst
Police used tear gas and clubs to quell Communist led rioters in Hong Kong as demonstrations spread across the main business district. Government banned unauthorized processions and warned of arrests. at least 65 people were arrested and dozens injured amid clashes near the governor’s palace.
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Red Guard
Peking
Macao
Queen’s Road
Hilton Hotel
Communist Bank of China
David Trench
China
Thief Targets Bishop Wallets At St. Peter's Church
A wallet theft at St. Peter's Episcopal Church during ordination and services affected several attendees. Bishop Harvey D. Butterfield reported his wallet empty of money while Gwladys Bowen, Herbert Kircher of Philadelphia, and Butterfield's wallet held credit cards and valuables. Police say wallets were taken Saturday and Sunday from clothing left in the church office or elsewhere during services.
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Harvey D. Butterfield
S.T.D
Vermont
Bennington Village
Bishop Butterfield
Gwladys Bowen
Old Bennington
Herbert
New Unit Dedicated at Soldiers' Home Vermont opens first Public Law 88 450 nursing unit
The Vermont Soldiers' Home dedicated the first nursing care unit in the country built under Public Law 88-450. About 75 people attended as a 22 bed addition was toured. Harry A. Warren of the VA highlighted growing veteran and aged care demand with a projection of three million veterans 65 and older by 1960. The federal share was 123000 dollars. Col Edward H. Giles led the dedication and several officials offered congratulations.
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Harry A. Warren
the Veterans
Warren
Veterans Administration
Soldiers’ Home
Alfred H. Koltowski
Rutland
Soldiers’ Home Board of Trustees
Joseph Marso
National Association of State Veterans Homes
Lawrence F. Powers
Board of Trustees
Winston Prouty
R-Vt
Edward H. Giles
Vermont Soldiers’ Home
Veterans’ Administration
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