U.S.- Vietnam to begin talks in Paris on ties
UPI reports new talks between American and Vietnamese negotiators to discuss improving relations and issues of mutual interest. The talks, first since the Vietnam War, may focus on reconstruction aid for Vietnam and a full accounting of Americans listed as MIAs, with Paris the likely site.
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Robert Funseth
Nixe
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UNESCO press freedom fight at Kenyan conference opens
The U.N. agency UNESCO enters a six week Nairobi session opened by President Jomo Kenyatta amid intense Western opposition to a Soviet inspired plan to curb traditional press freedoms. Delegates warn Israel membership rights and press freedom could shape UNESCO’s future as security tightens for the historic meeting.
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Weekend Polls Show Shifting Presidential Leads In Multiple States
United Press International reports varied polling outcomes across Texas Virginia and nationwide. Carter leads in Texas and Virginia margins differ by poll while Time magazine shows Carter ahead nationally 48 to 44 with undecided. State polls range from close to Carter-led in New York and North Carolina to Ford leads in Virginia and Bangor Maine.
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Texas
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Virginia
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Ford
Time Magazine
Time
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New York Daily News
Empire State
Eugene MacCarthy
Richmond Times- Dispatch
Illinois
Chicago Sun-Times
Salmon pledges listening and humane approach in Senate bid
One week before the U.S. Senate race, Gov. Thomas P. Salmon appears relaxed and in control, stressing he will listen to Vermonters and feed ideas via a citizens network. He defends his thoughtful stance on issues including a controversial common-sites proposal amid a campaign dinner at Park-McCullough House and an interview with The Banner.
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U.S. Senate
Robert T. Stafford
Salmon
Senate
Park-McCullough House
North Bennington
Banner
Lee Salmon
Democratic Party
Emma Harwood
Park-McCullough
Guest Seeks Vermont Secretary of State Post Promising Open Office
Democrat James Guest campaigns in Bennington highlighting prior work as banking and insurance commissioner. He touts readable regulations, a public register of changes, Saturday office openings, and free toll free citizen access, arguing costs won’t rise and noting a $250,000 refund he secured for the state.
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James Guest
Bennington
Guest
Banking and Insurance
Vermont
Bottle and can drive nets $406 for rescue squad fund
The Bennington Program for Boys conducted a Saturday bottle and can drive that collected nearly 7,000 items. The total redemption value was $406.54, designated for the Bennington Rescue Squad building fund. The boys participated with enthusiasm and provided their own transportation to gather donations.
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Bennington
Bennington Rescue Squad
Ford backing grows as New England papers unite
Six New England newspapers back Ford amid HUD rejection of fault claims for housing compensation. Local notes include SVC head addressing Rotarians and Red Cross annual meeting. Editorials discuss Ford gun stance and presidential choices. Community features cover Don Brown Vermont Senate bid and Sunderland School case. Sports report MAU over Bellows Falls. Cambridge Indians no threat to HCS Panthers. Maps and schedules trace route of The Bus.
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