Fluoridation urged for Bennington water by Dr. Long
Dr. John E. Long urged fluoridation of Bennington's water at a county meeting attended by trustees and selectmen. He argued it would reduce tooth decay and dental costs, noting state support and a $3–$4,000 yearly local cost with half funded by the state. Local dentists backed the plan, while some officials urged public vote or hearings before decision.
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Joe Swayze
John E. Long
State Health Department
Bennington
Long
J. Duncan Campbell
Edward Frasier
Dr. Long
Joseph Higgins
Higgins
Tuggins
Selectmen
Frasier
Leon Boutin
Joo
Boutin
Burlington
John G. Long
Robert J. Fisk
Manchester
Charles G. Salem
C.T. Adams
Francis C. Tomasi
William J. Burnham
Leftist Gen. Torres sworn Bolivia president in bloodless coup
Leftist Gen. Juan Jose Torres was sworn in as president of Bolivia after a power struggle that threatened civil war. He was supported by the air force, students, and laborers, and entered La Paz in a triumphal procession. Torres pledged to end poverty, while the junta collapsed as loyal troops backed him.
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Bolivia
UPI
Juan Jose Torres
Torres
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Fernando Sattori
Junta
Efron Cuachalla
Armed Forces
Adm
Alberto Abarracin
Rogelio Miranda
Alfredo Ovando Canadia
Quebec appeals to kidnapers to spare Cross life
Quebec Justice Minister Jerome Choquette urged the French Separatists who abducted British diplomat James R. Cross to show humanity and spare his life as a 48 hour deadline expired at 8 am and was extended by four hours.
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Montreal
UPI
Quebec
James R. Cross
Crdss
Cuba
Algeria
Choquette
Fronte de Liberation Quebecois
FLQ
Mr. Cross
Front de Liberation Quebecois
Hoff slams Prouty aides over smear tactics in Senate race
Former governor Philip Hoff denounces rumors of a drinking problem as a deliberate campaign by Frank Dion and Prouty aides. He cites affidavits and past slurs, says Prouty failed to curb such tactics, and plans to press the issue at a Burlington press conference.
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Prouty
Philip H. Hoff
U.S. Senate
Winston L. Prouty
Burlington
Barre
Frank Dion
Montpelier
Chittenden
Franklin
Caledonia
Bennington
Brattleboro
Colchester
Shelburne
Springfield
Nuke foes won't appeal PSB's Yankee decision
The Southern Vermont Conservation Society chose not to appeal the Public Service Board's ruling allowing Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp. to begin permanent financing, though 30 days remain for an appeal. The group plans to seek a record correction and questions whether findings were legally conclusive.
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Bondville
UPI
Southern Vermont Conservation Society
Public Service Board
PSB
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp
John Stevens
Conservation Group
Vernon
Connecticut River
Vermont Yankee
Vermont
Inside look at Act 250 operations and historic notes
On the Inside Pete Horton outlines how Environmental Control Act 250 operates. An editorial hopes President Nixon's announcement tonight will match its hype. John Page looks back at days of red ears and corn harvest kisses. Burr and Burton Seminary lists continuing education courses. "The littlest cheerleader" is pictured.
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Pete Horton
Nixon
John Page
Burr and Burton Seminary
Rockefeller asks White House to stay out of New York Senate race
Governor Rockefeller said outside intervention would hurt the state GOP ticket and urged the White House to let New York handle its political problems. He telephoned aides last week to head off Agnew involvement as Agnew attacked Senator Goodell and backed Buckley. Nixon's stance remained uncertain while a high level decision was anticipated. Rockefeller noted the risk to Republicans if Agnew’s actions continued and said the party must stay within the middle.
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Rockefeller
White House
New York Senate
Agnew
Charles E. Goodell
James L. Buckley
Senate
Buckley
Manhattan
Sen. Goodell
Times
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Goodell
Nixon
Europe
John M. Mitchell
New York
New York State
Agnew-Goodell
Nixon To Propose Vietnam Cease Fire Plan
Washington officials report President Nixon will outline broad Indochina peace proposals on television. The plan includes an early cease-fire in Vietnam Laos and Cambodia and signals a possible end to U.S. combat role by next summer. He aims to restart Paris talks and address prisoner releases amid a cautious reception by critics.
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UPI
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Indochina
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Paris
U.S
United States
Viet Cong
Hanoi
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Humberto Medeiros
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