23 Oct 1967
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1967
Page
1
U S jets bombed the major North Vietnamese Nui Dong naval base near the Saigon area in a follow up operation. Reports indicate air strikes targeted shipyards and docks with multiple sorties mobilized from carrier groups in the Gulf of Tonkin region.
United Press International reports a contested missile strike that destroyed an Israeli destroyer and killed 15 sailors, triggering protests from Egypt and sharp warnings from Israel. The incident widens fears of a renewed Middle East war as nations issue condemnations and prepare for possible counteractions.
U S marshals arrested 240 demonstrators who refused to leave the Pentagon steps as a mass protest ended. Overall 681 arrests were reported since the weekend rally began at the Lincoln Memorial with 55 000 participants.
Bennington County State's Attorney John T. Carmody Jr. asks a grand jury to probe the Oct. 8 shooting death of Albert C. Mallory, 41, Brattleboro mechanic. The autopsy cited two .38 caliber bullet wounds in Mallory's back with chest entry, Frantz faces second degree murder charges. The grand jury is expected to convene this week with Judge Robert W. Larrow presiding.
New York reports a Soviet Union carrier under construction signals a move from defensive to mobile, aggressive maritime doctrine. Adm. Holmes and Adm. Ellis cite a major shift in Kremlin plans, noting the carrier’s size comparable to the Essex class and its potential global reach.
MONTPELIER UPI The Legislative Council Revenue Estimating Subcommittee weighed sweeping plans to change how Vermont plans its operating budget. Proposals include annual budgeting instead of two year estimates and a 2.5 percent margin of error. The panel noted 1966 1967 estimates varied by 15 percent and called for new revenue research analyst and a dedicated back up staff. A joint House Senate fiscal committee and Finance Division reporting authority were among the recommended changes.
Americans nationwide ended a weekend of demonstrations in support of U.S. servicemen in Vietnam. Parades, marches and all-night vigils drew hundreds of thousands, with New York Newark and Long Island hosting large events led by veterans groups and Medal of Honor winners. No injuries or arrests were reported amid minor clashes with antiwar groups.
Detroit reports the UAW policy board meets to consider a record labor contract with Ford Motor Co. Approval is anticipated as both sides lift a 12 day news blackout to reveal a new agreement ending a lengthy strike.
London police on horseback charged crowds outside the U S Embassy as thousands demonstrated against the Vietnam war. More than 50 injured, 47 arrested, and a large contingent of demonstrators scattered after a violent clash. Similar protests occurred in Gatesburg Sweden and Tokyo with hundreds of thousands participating.
Columnist Alan Sophrin announces sale of protest signs on the inside page, highlighting a local civic stance and fundraising through merchandise. The note appears in page four with a concise call to action.
A Bennington man named Wayne Morse was arrested Saturday in Petersburg by a New York state trooper. He was arraigned before Justice Arthur E. Smith Sr. on driving without a license, bail set but not posted, and Morse was remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail.
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