Britain to Dispatch Air Units to Zambia
Prime Minister Harold Wilson and his cabinet planned to announce Royal Air Force units would be sent to Zambia to defend Zambian border interests near Rhodesia. The move follows Kaunda’s request to protect the Kariba Dam and power line, with sanctions against Rhodesia likely to be expanded.
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London
UPI
Harold Wilson
Royal Air Force
Zambia
Central Africa
Lusaka
Kaunda
Kariba
Rhodesia
Wilson
Malcolm MacDonald
Ministry of Defense
Britain
Aden
Organization of African Unity
OAU
FBI Informer Testifies About Assassin Plot
In Montgomery a UPI report states Gary Rowe testified he met with Jacksonville Ku Klux Klan leaders to plan an assassination of a Klansman. He linked the meeting to the Liuzzo case, recounting the March 25 murder and a chase, while federal prosecutors press a conspiracy trial against Collie Wilkins, William Eaton, and Eugene Thomas.
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Montgomery
Ala
UPI
FBI
Ku Klux Klan
Jacksonville
Fla
William Eaton
Eugene Thomas
Rowe
Viola Liuzzo
Liuzzo
Detroit
Thomas
Birmingham
U N seeks nuclear free Africa
The United Nations General Assembly Main Political Committee moved toward an early consideration of a resolution to make Africa a nuclear free zone. It followed a 112 to 0 vote backing a world disarmament conference by 1967, including China, and aimed to finish disarmament work before December 21.
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United Nations
N.Y
UPI
General Assembly
China
Africa
Inside editorial urges better deal for dogs and cats
An editorial on page 4 advocates improved arrangements for animals, urging readers to support humane treatment and better welfare prospects for dogs and cats. Page 5 notes Manchester faces a decision time regarding a proposed new office building.
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Manchester
October CPI hits record high amid inflation surge
Washington based reports show the consumer price index rising to 110.4 in October, up two points from September. The cost of living is 1.8 percent higher than a year ago, well above the 1.2 percent non-inflationary target cited by President Johnson’s advisers.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Johnson
Old Academy Library Future Is Debated
In Bennington a public meeting of about 40 residents debated the fate of the Old Academy Library. Trustees likely to reshuffle, with Hall W. Cushman guiding a new group to run the library as talks continue on closure versus revival.
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Old Bennington
Old Academy
Bennington
Hall W. Cushman
Prisoners Free In Cambodia Oppose Viet Nam War
Two American POWs freed by the Viet Cong in Phnom Penh said they intend to quit the Army and lead an antiwar campaign in the United States. Sgt. George E. Smith of Chester, West Virginia, and Spec. Claude D. McClure of Chattanooga, Tennessee, claimed the war has no justification and asserted they know both sides of history. They spoke at a Cambodian government arranged news conference denouncing U.S. policy amid antiwar demonstrations.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
UPI
United States
Johnson
le van Diep
George E. Smith
Chester
W. Va
Spec. R. Claude D. McClure
Chattanooga
Tenn
Smith
Thomas
Hoff Asked To Unveil Legislation In Vermont
In Montpelier GOP chairman Derick V. Webb urged Gov. Philip H. Hoff to reveal his legislative package and set the date for a possible special session. Webb said lawmakers want administration proposals next week as newly elected legislators prepare for a briefing sponsored by the Legislative Council. Hoff plans to trim his initial 40 proposals to about 20 or 25 bills, with a session possibly slated for January 8.
McNamara Reports Red Infiltration Increase
Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara said North Vietnam is tripling infiltration into the south to about 4,500 men per month as dry weather returns, after a 414 day world trip. He noted no immediate plan to bomb Hanoi or Haiphong despite the heightened flow of troops and supplies.
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Washington
UPI
Robert S. McNamara
Viet Nam
Andrews Air Force Base
McNamara
London
Paris
Guam
Johnson
Hanoi
Haiphong
Mallary Seen Strongest Candidate for Speaker
Rep. Richard Mallary of Fairlee emerges as the strongest contender for Vermont House Speaker after Rep. Byron Hathorn withdraws citing time and funds. Royal Cutts enters the race, while W. Arthur Simpson backs John Hancock who returns to the House after nine years. Emory Hebard contemplates a bid, aiming to decide within the week.
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Townshend
Cutts
Mallory
Monday Hathorn
W. Arthur Simpson
Lyndonville
John Hancock
Hardwick
Hancock
Walk in Space Plan Postponed
SPACE CENTER Houston UPS Two problems threaten the next walk in space by February. A spokesman for MSC said the Agena rocket satellite must undergo tests and the maneuvering gun for the space walk froze in tests. Communication lines are a priority. The story also notes McNamara in Saigon citing gains against the Viet Cong and discusses war costs and budget decisions.
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London
Paris
Saigon
Viet Nam
McNamara
NATO
Communists Attack U S Special Forces Camp
Communist forces attacked a U S Special Forces camp about 80 miles west of Saigon and an allied unit 265 miles northeast. The first attack yielded heavy enemy losses. the second battle’s outcome remained in doubt. Casualty figures varied with 104 Viet Cong claimed by Vietnamese officers and 15 by American advisers. The overall fighting drew in about 1,200 Communists and moderate allied losses reported. The U S S Enterprise returned to station off Viet Nam after a brief Manila visit, joining the Bainbridge in the area.
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Saigon
UPC
U.S
Cambo
Dian
Binh Dinh Province
Popular Force
U.S.S
Enterprise
Viet Nam
Manila
Bainbridge
Albany County Considers New Hospital
Albany County weighing creation and operation of a County General Hospital to curb rising indigent care costs amid a legal dispute with Albany Medical Center over rates. The welfare board sets welfare care at 25.50 per day while the hospital seeks 43.37, prompting a study to plan a county hospital after a 15 year old proposal stalled.
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Albany
N.Y
Albany County
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Board of Supervisors
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East
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Mallary
Emory Hebard
Glover
South Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
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Paul L. Toland
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