Nine Member Panel Debates Safety At Bennington Meeting
The Bennington board of selectmen hosted a two session public confrontation on nuclear power at Mt Anthony Union High School. A nine member panel plus critics and utility officials debated radiation risks and regulation with about 150 afternoon and nearly 300 night attendees. The panel included AEC representatives and Vermont Yankee officials amid sharp exchanges and questions from the audience.
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University of Vermont
Atomic Energy Commission
Bennington
Mt. Anthony Union High School
AEC
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp
LaMont Cole
Cornell
Joseph DiNunno
Environmental Affairs
Robert Jones
Vernon
Howard Lewis
Vermont Yankee
Lewis
Jones
Bogart
Bow
N.H
Rowe
Mass
Marc Estin
Goddard Lee
Victor Bond
Brookhaven Laboratory
Bennington Selectmen
Norton Barber
AEC Counsel Admits Conflict of Interest
Howard C. Shapar assistant general counsel for AEC licensing and regulation admitted under tough questioning that the AEC is guilty of a conflict of interest in its dual role promoting and regulating the nuclear power industry. The exchange with Rep. Harvey D. Carter Jr. highlighted the commission’s conflicting responsibilities. Carter pressed Shapar about whether any other federal agency holds similar privileged duties.
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Howard C. Shapar
AEC Licensing and Regulation
AEC
Harvey D. Carter Jr
Norton Barber
Carter
Shapur
Yemen Ousts U S Envoys Amid Diplomatic Break
Washington reports South Yemen severed diplomatic ties with the United States. The Yemen government summoned U S charge d affaires William Eagleton and ordered his departure within 24 hours, with staff to leave in 48 hours. No reason given for the move. The U S had recognized Yemen since 1967 after its independence from Britain.
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Washington
UPI
Republic of South Yemen
Red Sea
United States
State Department
Yemen
U.S
William Eagleton
Great Britain
Inside pages outline housing, art and education themes
An editorial forecasts mobile homes as future low-cost housing needs. John Randolph compiles imaginative but dimmed Lake Whitingham photographs after energy use. A United Counseling Service course aims to protect preschoolers' emotional health.
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John Randolph
Lake Whitingham
United Counseling Service
Soviets Agree To Start Talks On Strategic Arms With U S
Soviet Union agrees to begin strategic arms control talks with the United States around mid November with discussions likely held in Helsinki or Vienna. White House officials hinted at a significant announcement and outlined MIRV testing as a top priority, warning the process could drag on for months.
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U.S
Washington
UPI
Soviet Union
United States
White House
Helsinki
Finland
Vienna
Austria
Ronald Ziegler
State Department
Johnson
Czechoslovakia
Czech Olympian Zatopek expelled from Communist Party
Olympic champion Emil Zatopek, a revered figure in Czechoslovakia, was expelled from the Communist Party amid purges tied to liberal reform movements. The official notice accuses him of violating army rules by speaking with foreigners and journalists during the 1968 invasion.
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Prague
UPI
Emil Zatopek
Czechoslovak Communist Party
Alexander Dubcek
Zatopek
Rude Pravo
Prague Dunkla
Increasing Cloudiness and Warmer With Showers Possible
Weather update notes increasing cloudiness today and higher temperatures around 50. Tonight remains mostly cloudy and milder with a chance of showers. Sunday brings considerable cloudiness, a chance of snow flurries, and a turn to colder conditions.
McCormack Denies Links With Life Charges
Washington UPI report shows House Speaker John W. McCormack denying Life Magazine allegations of influence peddling involving his office. He suspends aide Martin Sweig, cites grand jury probes and an SEC complaint about Voloshen's meeting for a company facing stock irregularities. He vows re election with clear conscience.
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Washington
UPI
House
John W. McCormack
Life Magazine
McCormack
Congress
Life
Martin Sweig
Nathan Voloshen
Maryland
Baltimore
New York
Securities and Exchange Commission
Sweig
Commission
Voloshen
Russell G. Oswald
New York State
Edward M. Gilbert
Gilbert
Senate Finance Committee Votes To Tax Exempt Incomes
The Senate Finance Committee voted to levy a 5 percent tax on income now exempt or taxed at low rates, raising $155 million more than the House plan. The measure excludes three categories of tax preference income, leaving loopholes for very high earners and noting continued exemptions for items like tax-free bonds and some farming losses. The panel also extends the 7 percent car sales tax and 10 percent telecom taxes to Dec 31, 1970 with a three year phaseout.
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Ver
Victor Bord
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Haver
Vernon
Humboldt Bay
Calif
Dresden No. 1
Chicago
Big Rock
Mich
General Electric
AEC
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Huver
Washington
Finance Committee
Senate
Penses
Reminder to fall back as clocks turn back one hour
Washington reports that most states will revert to Standard Time at 2 a.m. Sunday October 26 as part of the uniform time act. Only Arizona Hawaii and Michigan skip the change. The 1966 act allows statewide exemptions while states aligned clocks through referendums laws and transport orders.
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Washington
UPI
Transportation Department
Arizona
Hawaii
Michigan
United States
Indiana
Amateur Sleuth Lists Clues On McCartney Death Rumors
A Drake University student outlines hundreds of clues suggesting Paul McCartney died years ago. He cites album art, lyrics, and hidden messages across Beatles releases and a rumored Beatle Island. The theory has spread via radio and word of mouth, with supporters citing symbols and reverse speech.
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Paul McCartney
Tim Harper
Peoria
Ill
Drake University
Harper
Sgt. Pepper
Lonely Heart
George Harrison
London
Cavalier
Paul
the Walrus
Walrus
McCartney
Strawberry Fields
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