GOP Leaders Endorse Snelling in Vermont Governor Race
Vermont Republicans endorsed Richard Snelling for governor at a Saturday convention, with Hayes facing a Tuesday decision on whether to stay in the race. Hayes, Fair Haven native and Prouty aide, won 26 percent and may withdraw if unable to fund a viable primary. Snelling won 431 to 152 votes.
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Anti American Violence Flares After Soldier Killed
In Saigon a Vietnamese soldier was killed by a bullet from a US military gasoline truck driven by a Vietnamese assistant. A Buddhist led mob overturned and burned two American vehicles unconnected with the shooting, prompting fresh anti American violence in the city.
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Public Health Nurses Threaten Citywide Shutdown Over Pay
About 75 percent of New York City public health nurses resigned effective 12 01 a m as a demonstration for a 20 percent raise matching hospital staff. Only eight centers saw nurses report for duty. emergency services would remain but most clinics would close, impacting 1.3 million children and hundreds of facilities. Mayor Lindsay insisted on a smaller raise while talks remained broken off.
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Da Nang Victory Declared After Rebel Surrender at Pagoda
Eight day battle ends with rebel troops in the Tien Hoa pagoda surrendering and marching out with hands up. Three reporters injured by a grenade as they exited Sunday night. Rebels still hold Hue. Da Nang secured but fighting continues nearby.
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Britain Declares Emergency Over Seamen Strike
Prime Minister Harold Wilson declared a state of emergency to enable government intervention in a seamen strike that closed British ports with over 500 ships. He warned actions would be a last resort to protect vital national interests and signaled possible price controls for food if needed. The National Union of Seamen threatened a nationwide general strike if Royal Navy involvement occurred.
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Famed Author W R Hard Dies In Manchester Vermont
Walter Rice Hard, 84, a poet of Vermont and its people, veteran columnist, former Vermont legislator, and longtime proprietor of a Manchester drugstore, died May 3 at Putnam Memorial Hospital Bennington. He wrote Fouls and Base Hits for the Manchester Journal and later Hard Lines and Old Times for the Rutland Herald, and co ran the Johnny Appleseed Bookshop with his wife for over 30 years.
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Eisenhower Backs Flexible Nuclear Sharing Policy Shifts
Former President Eisenhower urges drastic changes in U S atomic laws to allow flexible sharing of nuclear weapons and expertise with allies under NATO. He cites potential French reticence and notes limits from the McMahon Act while decrying current secrecy restrictions. Senator Clark counters with options tying arms sharing to a broader pact with the Soviet Union and Europe.
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Inside Winhall to fix town hall not sell it
A special town meeting approves spending to repair the town hall after a 45 year old bequest. Hoosick Falls adds another Eagle Scout to its growing roster. An editorial reflects on the life and career of Walter Hard.
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