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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1966

Page

6

Two Page Ad Proposes Peace Paradise in Viet Nam Idea

Morhiro Matsuda of Tokyo bought a two page New York Times ad outlining his plan for peace in Viet Nam and a paradise on earth. He described a self contained community with dormitories schools gyms an orchard gardens and factories funded at about 11 billion dollars. He claimed the paradise would remove emotional strain and unnecessary kinship ties while enabling people to become writers inventors or discoverers.

New York UPI Japan New York Times Viet Nam Paradise On Earth Morhiro Matsuda Tokyo Times Matsuda Asia United States

Administration fears effect of Viet strife on U S opinion

The Johnson administration voiced concern over how civil strife in South Vietnam affects U S public opinion. Top officials urged South Vietnamese factions to unite and asked Americans for patience in the hard task of building a nation amid Communist pressure. President Johnson emphasized the need for unity while the constitutional process moves forward.

U.S Washington UPI Johnson South Viet Nam Viet Nam South

Opinions Split on McNamara Universal Service Plan

UPI reports Sen. Proxmire opposes universal service whether civilian or military, calling it unnecessary. Sen. Russell questions counting Peace Corps service as equal to Viet Nam duty, while Sen. Javits backs the plan or drafts revision, as the draft currently discriminates against noncollege bound youths. President Johnson cites polls on Viet Nam and aims to deter communism at minimal cost.

Washington UPI William Proxmire Defense Robert S. McNamara Wisconsin Democrat McNamara Richard B. Russell Dga Senate Armed Services Committee Peace Corps Viet Nam Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Javits

Presbyterians Vote Today on Confession

In Boston at the 178th Presbyterian General Assembly a 1967 confession appears set for passage with little opposition. The document restates Westminster beliefs in contemporary language and is expected to pass by a substantial majority among the more than three million American Presbyterians.

Boston VPI 178Th Presbyterian General Assembly

Sterilization as Probation Condition Sparks Jail Stay

A 21-year-old Santa Barbara mother of two was jailed for six months after she refused sterilization as a condition of probation for a misdemeanor involving marijuana. Judge Frank P. Kearney set the term, saying nothing novel legally or medically justified the choice. Her attorney criticized the order as unconstitutional and said a habeas corpus filing would follow.

Santa Barbara Calif UPI Nancy Hernandez Frank P. Kearney Welfare Department Hernandez Joe Sanchez Sanchez Kearney A.L. Wirin The American Civil Liberties Union Los Angeles ACLU U.S. Supreme Court Wirin Oliver Wendell Homles

New Set of Parents Sought For 15 Orphaned Children

In Mott North Dakota a town wide appeal seeks a third set of foster parents for 15 Kerzman children whose parents died in a November traffic crash. Jim Kerzman Jr 19 and Jerry 18 head a 1500 acre farm while an aunt and uncle aid as temporary guardians. The mayor placed the ad asking couples to provide love and guidance, with funds available from pensions but kids need stable guardians.

Mary Ruth James Kerrman Jr Jerry Jim Melford Johnson Mott Ted Hardmeyer Kerrman

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