Mayfest marks Mt Anthony High School opening festival
A 10 day Mayfest festival marks the opening next spring of Mt Anthony Union High School. events run May 12 to 21 with nightly community programs. The dedication of the $3.4 million auditorium features a thrust stage extending into the audience. An original oratorio will be performed by Bennington College faculty and students plus Mt Anthony pupils. Additional events include a musical comedy The King and I, a jazz concert, poetry readings, and art exhibits by students and community artists.
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Communist Party Delegates Die In Bulgarian Airliner Crash
A Soviet-made Bulgarian IL-18 airliner crashed near Bratislava on a Sofia to East Berlin flight, killing 82 people including Latin American delegates to the Sofia Communist Party congress. The Czech investigation says the aircraft was off course and unusually low after takeoff, with 74 passengers and eight crew members dead.
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Ruth Kessler named state solicitor general in New York
Ruth Kessler, longtime in the New York Law Department, is named state solicitor general by Atty. Gen. Lefkowitz to become the first woman in the second-highest post. She has served since 1965 and is to be sworn in by Lefkowitz with Gov. Rockefeller present. The ceremony marks her elevation after a career in constitutional law.
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Johnson wins bipartisan support for budget cuts at ranch
President Johnson announced he had won bi partisan leadership support for a plan to cut three billion dollars in federal spending after a day long congressional summit at his Texas ranch. He reviewed the Vietnam war with leaders, saying military operations were successful and losses light as the United States maintained the initiative.
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West Germans Seek Compromise in Crisis
Bonn reports say CDU and SPD leaders edged toward a coalition to end Germany’s month-long government crisis. Kiesinger halted talks with the Free Democrats over tax plans, signaling a possible CDU SPD partnership after a weekend consult. SPD leaders Brandt and Wehner expect an offer, while Bavarian CDU backs a deal with the Social Democrats. Erhard and Mende oppose a CDU SPD contract. Johnson’s budget plan aims for 5 to 15 billion in supplemental spending. Dirksen and Ford back cuts, while Johnson seeks bipartisan support for a difficult Congress ahead.
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Kansas City Police Patrol To Prevent Renewal of Violence
Police patrolled downtown Kansas City after a Thanksgiving weekend show by Peter Paul and Mary erupted in violence. Seven officers and numerous civilians were injured as bottles flew and insults were hurled at officers at Municipal Auditorium. Police expected no further violence and stationed 20 to 25 officers there.
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Supreme Court Receives Briefs In Georgia Election Hassle
The Georgia attorney general asks the Supreme Court to let the legislature settle the Georgia governor race between Democrat Lester Maddox and Republican Bo Callaway to avoid run-off stalemate. A call for a rapid run-off comes from Callaway supporters while the ACLU seeks a special all-candidates election. The court will hear arguments December 5. A separate incident saw a rock n roll show halted by police after 8,000 fans rioted over a dance contest, with 27 adults jailed on charges from disturbing the peace to assaulting officers.
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Deer Kill Numbers Ahead of End of Vermont Hunt
The 16 day regular deer hunting season ends this Sunday. The Fish and Game Department reports 13,945 deer taken so far, 2,085 below last year’s record 16,029, with an estimated 18,000 deer likely by season’s end. Bear kills also set a record with 374 killed this season. County breakdown shows Windsor leading with 2,725, Rutland 2,092, Orange 1,906, Windham 1,472, Washington 1,321, Bennington 908, Caledonia 891, Addison 698, Lamoille 509, Chittenden 400, Essex 393, Orleans 361, Franklin 259, Grand Isle 19.
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Services at Highest Figure in 12 Years
Washington reports the armed services accepted 64,109 men in October, reaching 3,293,318 total, the highest in over 12 years. The Defense Department notes plans to draft 16,000 in January, down from 27,600, with November figures pending. The buildup since Johnson’s Vietnam policy has added about 607,000 personnel in 14 months. December drafts are limited by holiday scheduling.
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Inside Jean Wassick on junk and more junk
Column notesJean Wassick writes about junk topics in her Inside feature. Page references indicate miscellaneous opinions and remarks on clutter and disposal of junk.
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