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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1966

Page

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No Bombing Pause Planned at Manila Summit

Secretary of State Dean Rusk said the United States plans no new bombing pause over North Vietnam as leaders of seven nations meet in Manila. He noted past pauses and said progress hinges on talks with Hanoi, while protests outside the presidential palace pressed for troop withdrawals. International ministers from Australia, South Korea, South Vietnam, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Thailand prepared private talks ahead of the seven nation summit.

Manila UPI Dean Rusk United States Viet Nam Rusk Johnson Hanoi Tokyo Paul Hasluck Australia Lee Tong Won South Korea Tran van Do South Viet Nam George Laking New Zealand Narciso Ramos Philippines Thanat Khoman Thailand Ramos Viet Cong National Liberation Front Japan Indonesia Cambodia

Welsh Village Landslide Strikes Miners Homes and School

In Merthyr Tydfil a massive slide of coal waste buried miners homes and Pantglas Infants School. More than 165 feared dead or missing as 21 bodies are recovered and rescue efforts continue with bulldozers halting flood risks and workers digging through sludge.

Merthyr Tydfil Wales UPI Garret Jones

Rival Factions Clash in Laos Battle Near Vientiane

Rival right wing military factions in Laos opened open warfare with eight royal Laotian air force planes bombing army installations around Vientiane. Souvanna Phouma suggested a possible coup, while UPI reports say the violence stems from a long running military feud tied to Phoumi Nosavan and the army leadership.

Laos Vientiane Souvanna Phouma UPI Paris Souvanna Johnson United States Bangkok Kinalmo General Staff State Department Washington Thaoma Army Kouprasith Abhay Phoumi Nosavan

Six Men Rendered Homeless by North Street Fire

A morning blaze at 184 North Street rear eight room structure caused major damage and left six men aged 30 to 50 homeless. Fire Chief Charles Sawyer said the fire started around 1:30 a.m. with rapid plywood-wall ignition. Victims Paul Willett Ed Melanson John Williams Howard Grover Robert Lee and Fred Green sought help from owner Victor Boutrice, who housed them in the front building temporarily. The fire was controlled within 20 minutes after a 1:50 a.m. alarm. occupancy at the front was full though Boutrice offered space for four more. Damage valued as a total loss. state fire wardens to investigate.

North Street North St Charles Sawyer Bennington Sawyer Paul Willett Ed Melanson John Williams Howard Grover Robert Lee Fred Green Victor J. Boulrice Boutrice

Paint Bombs Drench LBJ Car in Melbourne Welcome

President Johnson and wife Mrs. Johnson escaped injury as two youths tossed plastic paint bags at the bubbletop limousine in Melbourne. Secret Service agents including Rufus Youngblood were treated for possible eye irritation. two brothers were arrested for the incident. The entourage continued its schedule after a brief halt amid the foreign crowd and ticker tape celebration.

Melbourne Australia UPI Johnson Secret Service Rufus Youngblood Canberra City Hall Mabel Brooke

Viet Cong mine kills nine in Mekong Delta market

In Tra On village, 75 miles southwest of Saigon, a Viet Cong homemade mine exploded in a crowded market, killing nine including four soldiers and five civilians and wounding hundreds. The attack followed clashes nearby as government and Communist forces fight for control in the delta.

Saigon VPI Mekong Delta Tra On

Early Snow Falls In North Shire

North Shire towns from Dorset to the Arlington-Shaftsbury line saw snow most of the morning while the South Shire continued to rain. Farther north in Jackman Maine four inches fell in a broader storm across the region. In Canberra Australia President Johnson drew large crowds during a three day stopover ahead of the Manila conference, with aides noting the turnout and a jovial mood.

Manchester Bennington County Dorset Arlington - Shaftsbury Red Mountain Green Peak Vermont Jackman Maine Greenville

Red Leaders Reach Agreement To Increase Aid To North Viet Nam

MOSCOW nine Communist nations ended summit talks with a pledge to boost sea shipments of war aid to North Viet Nam. Informed sources cited harassment of land and air shipments by Red China and noted at least two delegations from the conference.

Red North Viet Moscow API North Viet Nam Red China Lenin Hills Central Asia Russia

Snelling Sidelined By Bad Cold

Republican gubernatorial candidate Richard Snelling is sidelined with a severe cold and will rest until next week. His wife will fill in, while a campaign head quarters opens in Northfield and White River Junction. The report also mentions aides and international references, with unrelated notes on various nations and Soviet space activity.

Shelburne UPI Robert Hagerman Richard Snelling Snelling Northfield White River Junction

39th Congress Races Toward Adjournment

In Washington the 89th Congress pressed remaining bills as adjournment neared. Senate leaders debated timing while approving a tax-credit suspension for inflation control and granting antitrust immunity to the NFL and National League. Debates on college aid, food for peace, and Communist trade stalled final passage amid White House credit requests to East European nations.

Washington UPI Senate Mike Mansfield Mansfield House Johnson

Inside Review of The Fixer by Bernard Malamud

On the Inside reviews Bernard Malamud's The Fixer with Sam Ogden offering critique. Ty Resch details on Triangle changes. Arlington Eagle notes second edition updates across pages.

Bernard Malamud Sam Ogden Ty Resch Arlington Eagle

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