Villagers to Vote on Merger of Two Districts
Bennington Village taxpayers will vote before January 31 on merging the Bennington Graded School District with the Greater Bennington Schools Inc. The move, urged by Elementary School Merger Committee chair Rodger L. Randall, places the merger vote before any bond issue for a union high school.
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Kennedy Opens Second Weekend Of Campaigning
President Kennedy starts his second weekend on the road to stump for Democrats with stops in New York Newark and Manhattan, then Pittsburgh Indianapolis Louisville and Buffalo before returning to Washington. A prior Baltimore rally drew large crowds and eager chants amid strong Democratic support.
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U S to Withdraw Troops in Thailand
Washington officials say the United States plans to pull 3000 American troops out of Thailand after further talks with the Thai government. The date remains undecided and hinges on the Laos situation with Communist forces.
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Hoff proposes overhaul of Vermont development system
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Philip H. Hoff calls for abolishing the current state development board and creating an eight member advisory commission on development to include labor and other economic sectors. He would empower a planning commission with four voting members from the new body and add specialists in rural agricultural and urban affairs to better serve towns and align planning with community needs.
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Authorize Increase In Yankee Rowe Reactor Output
Atom Energy Commissioner Samuel W. Jensch authorized Yankee Atomic Electric Co. to modify the Rowe Massachusetts reactor to operate up to 155,000 kilowatts from 141,000 kilowatts. The decision announced yesterday takes effect November 9 unless the commission orders a review.
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President Signs Postal Pay Bill Boosting Wages
President Kennedy signed a law giving 1.6 million federal workers pay raises and raising postal rates. The package combines major proposals for 9.6 percent raises for white collar workers and 11.2 percent for 600000 postal clerks to improve staffing and postal service efficiency.
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Ecumenical Council Opens With Call for Unity
Pope John XXIII opened the Vatican II council before about 2,500 delegates in St. Peter's Basilica. He urged Christian unity through shared prayers and esteem while noting that full unity in truth remains unfinished and the Church must work toward it.
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Cuban Prisoner Release Delayed Amid Talks in Havana
Negotiations stalled again over the release of 1 113 Bay of Pigs prisoners as Fidel Castro plans further talks with James Donovan possibly today or Friday. U S aid aims to help cover medicine and food costs while exile claims of a coast raid remain unverified. Castro originally sought 62 million in cash, with Donovans offering aid instead.
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New Hampshire Supreme Court Denies Bridges Challenge to Ballot
The New Hampshire Supreme Court rejected petitions to disqualify Rep. Perkins Bass and Sen. Norris Cotton from the November ballot. The ruling came as deadlines neared and centered on campaign finance claims tied to a controversial preprimary advertisement.
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Cuban Exiles Admit Raid and War Declaration
Antonio Veciana leader of the exile group Alpha 66 says his force of 30 attacked Isabella de Sagna on Cuba’s north coast. He announced from San Juan that they declare war on all ships carrying supplies to Cuba and will strike vessels from any nation.
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Congress Nears Adjournment as Disputes Wane
Democratic leaders push toward final adjournment of the 87th Congress with Kennedy pressuring for a Washington exit. Senate holds Berlin resolution and backs actions to defend Western rights while House resolves key funding bills and schedules measures for quick presidential action.
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Sales Tax Revenues Lead State Revenues in 30 States
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 1962, general sales tax receipts surpassed all other revenue sources in 30 states, totaling over $5 billion, per Clearing House.
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