Planning Group A Bennington Mall? Opinions Sought
Bennington Regional Planning Commission discussed challenges for North Bennington Old Bennington and both Bennington villages and town. Consultant John Burdis reviewed year one accomplishments and asked for community sentiment on ideas including a pedestrian mall along Main Street with a ring road traffic plan and a consolidated civic center near South Street.
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Silver Street
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Museum
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President Hears Cabinet Report
President Johnson holds a half hour cabinet meeting and hears a forecast that the national economy will expand into 1966 on a strong note. McNamara reports on Viet Nam. Wheeler briefs on defense, with a Texas trip looming. Council of Economic Advisers notes October gains across production, retail sales, autos, payrolls, and a single sluggish area residential construction. GNP gains near last quarter but slower due to steel inventories.
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Viet Nam
Defense
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Texas
Earle Wheeler
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Council of Economic Advisers
Cape Kennedy Strike Delays Gemini Test Plans
Cape Kennedy workers walk out at midnight against McDonnell Aircraft delaying testing of a new fuel cell system and threatening next month’s Gemini 7 and 6 launches. IAM strike narrows access to one gate, with NASA revising testing schedules while talks continue.
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Ecumenical Council backs freedom of worship declaration
In Vatican City the Ecumenical Council approved a historic declaration recognizing freedom of worship for all men by a final vote of 1,954 to 249. A large number of negative votes were cast.
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Vatican City
Spain
Italy
Groundbreaking steps in Mt Anthony Union High project
Construction preparations for Mt Anthony Union High School begin Monday as The Architects Collaborative report heavy equipment may arrive weekend and sod removal starts. Groundbreaking ceremonies likely in late November with a two thirds board vote approving the plan amid broad support. The National Ecumenical Council moves toward a declaration on religious liberty to be issued by Pope Paul VI on December 7.
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Architects Collaborative
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George A. Fuller Company
Council
Movement For Christian Unity
Ecumenical Council
Paul VI
Albert G. Cardinal Meyer
Chicago
Red China Calls U.N. Reform Needed Before Joining
Peking denounces U.S. control of the United Nations after a General Assembly vote recognizing Nationalist China. An editorial in People's Daily blames Washington for China’s exclusion and calls for U.N. overhaul and reform before any future membership.
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Peking People’s Daily
American Losses Heavy In Chu Pong Fighting
UPI reports the 1st Cavalry Division killed about 1,411 Communists by body count in six days at Chu Pong Mountain. Communist dead were estimated well over 2,000 while American losses were heavy. Brig. Gen. Richard A. Knowles led Operation Silver Bayonet, six miles from the Cambodian border.
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Saigon
UPI
Chu Pong Mountain
Richarda A. Knowles
Combat Deaths Last Week Raise Viet War Toll to 1095
UPI reports 108 combat fatalities in Viet Nam for the week ending Monday, lifting U.S. war dead to 1,095 and wounded to 5,661. The Defense Department notes 31 additional American combat deaths not included in the weekly total, with overall U.S. casualties, missing, and captured tallies updated as units push through Chu Pong jungles and B52 strikes target Communist positions.
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UPI
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Viet Nam
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Guam
Inside North Shire Economic Drive Seeks Manchester Firm
A new Manchester corporation eyes North Shire development as part of a broader regional growth push. The report notes potential investment, job creation, and the economic impact on local communities pending formal announcements and approvals.
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North Shire
New Manchester Corporation
Governor Rockefeller Notes Alcohol Urgency Over Narcotics
In Troy a meeting with about 35 law officials, Governor Nelson Rockefeller says crime rises faster than population and urges tougher liquor controls. He vows to consider raising the drinking age beyond 18 as police report alcohol as the major problem, with narcotics a secondary focus.
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Troy Club
Nelson Rockefeller
Capital District
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Rensselaer County
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Dirksen Attacks Johnson Copper Stockpile Sale
U S copper industry largely accepts President Johnsons order releasing 200000 tons from stockpiles to curb inflation and aid Viet Nam war needs. Senate GOP Leader Dirksen calls the move retaliatory price control and warns it could sink the market while House leaders comment on inflation and fiscal policy. Phelps Dodge backs the sale as needed for war demand. Kennecott offers no comment.
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Everett M. Dirksen
Congress
Dirksen
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Montegomery
Ala
Illinois
Viet Nam
House
Gerald R. Ford
Mich
William J. Widnall
N.J
Joint Committee On Deefense
Phelps Dodge Corp
Ketcham Resigns From Vermont Deputy AG Post
MONTPELIER UPD The Hoff Administration must launch an immediate talent hunt after deputy attorney general Chester W. Ketcham resigned Thursday afternoon for personal reasons. Ketcham, 37, led the state’s reapportionment efforts for three years and announced plans to join Middlebury firm Underwood and Lynch after year’s start. Chief Atty. Gen. John P. Connarn praised him and noted the court’s upholding of two lower court denials of anti reapportionment petitions.
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Ketcham
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Middlebury
Underwood and Lynch
Brattleboro Plans 10 Cent Parking Fine Holiday Trial
Brattleboro selectmen approve December and January courtesy parking tickets. Violators may pay a 10 cent fine at police station within one hour of offense instead of the $1 standard. A third offense returns to the regular $1 fine. Chamber of Commerce to provide windshield cards.
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