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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1965
Page
10
Catholic bishops at the Ecumenical Council faced key votes on the Modern World Decree shaping the church in modern society. A contentious provision denounces communism as atheistic and links Marxism to economic and social liberation. Pope Paul VI will promulgate laymen and divine revelation decrees Thursday, with final version to be refiled next month.
The 1965 freshmen face scrutiny from Senate leaders Mansfield and Dirksen. Kennedy Harris Mondale Tydings Montoya Bass and Fannin Murphy are profiled for activity, age, and committee roles, highlighting a shift toward vocal, proactive first-termers in the 89th Congress.
Washington UPI reports the White House gears up for Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon. The three day visit includes a dinner dance for 140 plus 15 guests and a 31st wedding anniversary for the Johnsons. The royal couple will host a mammoth reception and tour Arlington Cemetery Mt Vernon and DC landmarks.
The Houston postal area now covers 754 square miles, the nation’s largest. Postmaster Granville Elder cited earlier Los Angeles with over 300 square miles as a comparison. The piece then shifts to profiles of Senators Mondale Fannin and Dirksen associates, noting their backgrounds and committee roles.
The UPI report notes the Civil Rights Commission urges President Johnson to deploy more FBI agents and federal marshals to racially tense areas with power to make spot arrests. It also seeks federal courts to take over in biased trials and a new interstate commerce based federal crime to protect civil rights workers.
Leopoldville dispatch reports former Congolese premier Moishe Tshombe rallying forces after parliament voted no confidence in Evariste Kimba’s government by 134 to 124 with seven abstentions. Kasavubu must appoint a new premier, with Tshombe considered unlikely to gain the post though speculation of a presidential run next February circulates.
Classified note asking for return of a Vermont National Bank pass book No. 33059 dated March 17 1965. Finder urged to return to the bank. Includes offer of budget plan and stay trim studio contact 442-4771 for other services.
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