Brazilian President Bans Political Parties in Revolution Decree
President Humberto Castelo Branco, with military backing, issued a revolutionary decree that bans all political parties, expands the Supreme Court, and allows the president to cancel political rights for up to 10 years. The Second Institutional Act extends tenure to March 15, 1967 and sets Congress to elect the next president.
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Carolina Klan Leader Probed by House Panel
Washington UPI report notes George Franklin Dorset of Greensboro North Carolina a veteran KKK figure appeared before the House Committee on Un American Activities he invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to divulge details Dorset identified as former head of the North Carolina Knights of the Ku Klux Klan led by James Catfish Cole faced the committee regarding the Maxton Lumbee clash of January 18 1958 and subsequent Klan shifts to the United Klans apparatus Other witnesses including Imperial Wizard Robert M Shelton were present and many chose silence under the Fifth Amendment
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Catfish) Cole
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Vermont Draft Quota Raised May Induct Married Men
In Montpelier Vermont the draft quota has been raised putting pressure on young married men without children who may be drafted into the armed services under the new policy changes.
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Burke
LBJ Rusk Meet On Policy At Texas Ranch
President Johnson discussed foreign policy with Secretary of State Dean Rusk at the LBJ Ranch in Texas. Rusk flew from Dallas where he spoke at SMU urging negotiation for peace in Viet Nam. Johnson resting after gall bladder surgery with daily routine including bill signings and reviews. Vermont draft notices warn childless married men of inductions by January or February, with quotas and high enlistment figures.
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Paper Ballots Chosen for Nov 23 Election in Bennington
Bennington selectmen agreed Tuesday night to use paper ballots instead of voting machines for the November 23 special legislative election, citing savings for local taxpayers after lengthy discussion. The unanimous decision prioritizes lower costs and straightforward ballot handling.
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Paratroopers Begin Sweep In Jungles Around Plei Me
UPI led report notes U S 1st Cavalry Division helicopters dropped into the Plei Me outpost to clear Communist forces after an eight day siege. Chu Ho Hill was retaken by Flying Horsemen from Fort Benning and fighting subsided. Rescue teams found wreckage of two Marine F4C Phantoms near Monkey Mountain.
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Modifications Voted By Council
Vatican City UPI reports more than 500 bishops voted on further changes to the Ecumenical Council’s declaration on religious liberty. Both conservatives and liberals pressed to soften or strengthen the text, with large margins approving a revised version but noting further revisions are possible before a final vote next month.
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Johnson Signs Rivers and Harbors Bill Debacle
Johnson signs rivers and harbors bill amid confusion as an aide mixes references to Raffaella Achilli with river projects. The incident underscores a hurried presidential processing of a $2 billion funding measure in Texas.
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Nkomo Returned to Rhodesia Triggers Protest at Salisbury
Police used dogs to disperse about 800 chanting Africans as they cheered nationalist leader Joshua Nkomo upon his arrival in Salisbury after a helicopter flight from a remote detention area. Nkomo, Zimbabwe African People's Union founder, met with Prime Minister Ian Smith and faced arrests as authorities tried to prevent unrest surrounding Rhodesia's independence crisis.
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Harold Wilson
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Ian Smith
Britain
American official Kimball jailed five years by Viet court
Saigon judge sentenced U S aid mission official Robert Kimball to five years for the fatal shooting of a Vietnamese woman, acquitting him on the killings of Jack Ryan, while authorities said he acted out of jealousy. Kimball admitted he was not thinking clearly when the shootings occurred last July 23.
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Utah
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Inside Columnist Dwyer on Teens Highlight Page Four
Columnist Elizabeth Dwyer reflects on teen issues in today’s Inside feature. Commissioner Kehoe outlines fish and game concerns to the Norshaft Lions on page seven. Peru youths dress up for U N Day shown on page nine.
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Save Dorset Hollow versus bank mural in Manchester
In Manchester a mural at the First National Bank of North Bennington sparks debate. Residents call the canvas "an organic landscape" by artist Tzains Luksus, while townsfolk fault its clash with the Colonial atmosphere and seek a temporary sign.
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St Louis Firm Seeks to Buy Vermont Telephone Firms
MONTPELIER UPI The Continental Telephone Co of St Louis seeks to acquire six more independent Vermont phone companies. Chairman Ernest W Gibson III said the firm already owns Rutland and Hartland Telephone Cos and has petitioned the state PSB. The move would affect about 2000 subscribers and covers Southern Vermont at Bridgewater Molly Falls at Cabot and Marshfield Newbury Center at Newbury Home Telephone at Albury and Independent Telephone at Montgomery.
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