Farm census hiring raises questions about politics
The Vermont farm census prompts a debate over political patronage in appointing temporary census workers. Local officials and a Bennington County crew leader recount recruitment, testing, and potential partisan influence while stressing nonpartisan eligibility. The process faces questions about fairness and proper implementation in the five year data collection effort.
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Geneva Disarmers Face China Problem
The 17 nation disarmament conference in Geneva faces a China problem as Communist China emerges as a budding nuclear power. Excluding Peking is seen as unrealistic, but many doubt China would join a meaningful treaty. China’s zero inspections proposal was dismissed as echoing Moscow. Hope comes from Britain’s Harold Wilson and the Soviet pledge to peaceful coexistence as observers expect talks to focus on US-Soviet nuclear tension reduction.
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Johnson Urges Bipartisan Foreign Policy Unity
President Johnson told 17 congressional leaders that new Communist world developments reinforce the need for a bipartisan foreign policy. He and top advisers gave a highly classified briefing at the White House and planned further meetings with Defense, Budget, and economic officials. He resumes campaign appearances after Khrushchev’s ouster and China’s nuclear test.
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Barry Seeks $500000 For TV Reply to Johnson
Senator Barry Goldwater resumes his campaign seeking 500000 in voluntary contributions to buy television time to respond to President Johnson. He plans a major speech at Pikesville Maryland after resting in Washington and may speak at Salisbury and Johns Hopkins University before broadcasts.
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Keane Signs With Yankees After World Series Exit
New York United Press International reports Johnny Keane signed a one year contract to manage the New York Yankees after quitting as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals the day following their World Series victory over the Yankees.
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Russia and Red China May Resume Talks
Moscow signals possible renewed talks with Beijing after Khrushchev's ouster. Diplomats say Brezhnev and Kosygin could gain time and breathing room, though unlikely to resolve deep ideological rifts. Chinese sources note Beijing wants Moscow to move first, while both sides urge unity in Marxist Leninist terms.
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Diplomatic Uncertainty After Khrushchev Fall
Washington officials see a murky world scene after Khrushchev's ouster with transitional Kremlin leadership and Britain's fragile government. Kosygin, Brezhnev, Podgorny, or Suslov may lead Russia, while Wilson faces a short-lived Labour era. Nuclear strategy and East West tensions loom as Moscow weighs domestic chaos and world communist upheaval.
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Hoover dies at 90 after long illness in New York
Former President Herbert Hoover, age 90, dies at 11:35 a.m. EDT in the Waldorf Towers New York after a series of illnesses. He had survived multiple operations and health crises, aided by his two children and widow Lou Henry Hoover. Funeral plans include lie in state in Washington and a burial in West Branch, Iowa.
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Shaftsbury Votes Today On Schools
Shaftsbury residents vote today at Cole Hall on withdrawing from Union High School District No. 14, Mt. Anthony Union. If approved, Shaftsbury could form a new union with North Bennington and build a Norshaft high school. North Bennington also votes November 10. An informational meeting is slated for October 27.
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Inside New state report on five Vermont admin units
Editorial notes five administrative units recommended for Vermont in the Inside New section. Sen Aiken is criticized and the piece argues the critique misses the mark. Page references provided.
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Vermonters Ponder Jenkins Fallout for Goldwater Boost
Vermont leaders react to the Jenkins case as a potential edge for Barry Goldwater while others urge avoiding cheap politics. Senator Aiken believes the incident could lift Goldwater’s chances in Vermont, while Ralph Foote and Governor Hoff downplay national drama. The GOP appoints Ma bel Stafford as Vermont Election Day Chair and establishes a ballot security program to ensure fair voting on Nov 3 with precinct observers and law enforcement on standby.
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