Betsy Rakes New Orleans Baton Rouge In Destructive Path
Hurricane Betsy slammed through New Orleans and Baton Rouge with winds up to 150 mph, flooding streets and cutting power. One New Orleans shelter resident died of a heart attack and looting was reported as 250 000 people fled inland.
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Its Official Union High School Name Set for Bennington
The Union School Board approved the name Mt. Anthony Union High School for the new Bennington campus after brief debate. Dr. Arthur Faris cast the lone dissent while Principal Ralf S. Kates noted signage, rings, and emblems needed finalization. The junior high naming remains undecided with a joking suggestion of The Annex.
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Green Mountain School
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Repeal 14B or Bust Says Sen Mansfield
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said the Senate would push ahead with Johnsons bill to nullify state right to work laws despite a looming filibuster. Republican Everett Dirksen warned 25 senators would organize a talk campaign to block a vote, implying the 14 B repeal could end the current session with a whimper when the snow falls. Section 14 B allows states to ban union shop agreements, a long target of labor and right to work groups.
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Inside Woodford breeder nails first page feature
An obituary style note recounts a Woodford dog breeder earning a significant page one show feature. The piece hints at local interest and historic breeding milestones in the community paper.
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Democrats Hope Humprhey Visit Boost Vermont Legislature Bid
UPI reports Vice President Hubert Humphrey is slated to visit Vermont October 18 19 to rally Democrats and boost their bid to win control of the state legislature. State Chairman Daniel OBrien says the trip will showcase party gains and help set the pace for the fall special election. Humphrey will speak at a Rutland fundraising dinner October 18 with a pre event cocktail for the 100 Club.
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Green Mountains
Senate Controversy Over Head Start Rentals
Washington officials clash over alleged federal funds used for high priced rentals at two Mississippi Head Start centers. The Senate report cites $100 for a toilet and other charges during eight weeks, plus chartered planes for events. OEO chief auditor Nathan Cutler calls the charges false.
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Red China Says U.N. Is Siding with India
Fighting rages across Punjab and Kashmir as Pakistan presses a three pronged assault aimed at Amritsar, Lahore, and Ferozepore. India reports heavy clashes, claims tanks destroyed, while China accuses the UN of backing India amid Thant’s peace mission.
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U S and Viet Namese Troops Take Red Stronghold
U S and Viet Namese special forces occupied Phu ong Xa Tay 325 miles northeast of Saigon after B52 bombers from Guam dropped hundreds of tons of bombs. The village, long an impenetrable Viet Cong stronghold, was deserted with only oxcart trails and bamboo spikes visible. A UPI report described the operation as costly with little gain, while B52s hit Do Xa base area and Ho Chi Minh trail defenses.
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Father Divine Dies at 100 Leader of Cult Passes Away in Suburban Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA UP: Father Divine, a centenarian spiritual leader revered as God by followers worldwide, died of a heart attack at 2:20 am in Woodmont mansion in Gladwyne. His Canadian-born wife Edna Ritchings is expected to continue the movement as angels and disciples mourn the loss.
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Harlem
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Both Parties End Up Short of Candidates
Vermont Democrats field 132 of 150 House seats and 26 of 30 Senate seats. Republicans list 150 House hopefuls but some districts lack GOP candidates. 27 of 30 Senate seats have Republican hopefuls. Democrats aim to control both chambers for first time, with Burlington and Grand Isle Counties shaping the Oct 19 primary field. Six former Democratic senators headline the slate.
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Senate
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Grand Isle
Derick V. Webb
Shelburne
Plebiscite in Kashmir Stalls UN Peace Mission
RAWALPINDI Pakistan and United Nations efforts to halt border clashes with India falter as Ayub Khan insists on Kashmir self determination linked to any peace move. Thant meets in Pakistan and plans talks in India before briefing the Security Council on ceasefire and withdrawal to the 400 mile line.
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New Voice For Taxpayers Contemplated In Vermont
Vermont officials discussed legislation to let groups of citizens appeal property tax assessments. Tax Commissioner Gerald Witherspoon noted current law allows only individual appeals and rejected full community reappraisals. He floated regional appraisal and a possible surtax on income tax to fund local revenue needs. Burlington eyed the surtax idea to boost city funds.
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State Tax Department
Gerald Witherspoon
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Hoff Advises Elderly On Medicare
Gov Philip Hoff urged Vermonters over 65 to act now to qualify for Medicare coverage. He said automatic hospital insurance applies to Social Security recipients, but medical insurance requires a $3 monthly premium and an application. those under Social Security will have the fee deducted from benefits, yet coverage isn’t assured without returning the application card sent by mail.
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Philip H. Hoff
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