Larger Firm Buys Cushman to Expand American Furniture
The H. T. Cushman Mfg. Co. of North Bennington will join General Interiors Corp. as a division. Cushman will retain its name, management, and policies while expanding capacity to service more customers and boost growth. General Interiors plans a stock issue to finance the acquisition.
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Inside Look at Local Industry Meaning and Bank Hearing
An Inside editorial probes local industry implications, while officials set a hearing for a new branch bank in Manchester. The notices reflect economic topics and regulatory steps shaping the community's growth.
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Manchester Fair Cancelled After Amusement Collapse
The Manchester-Bennington County Fair is cancelled due to the sudden collapse of the Victor Amusement Service. The event, planned for Thursday through Sunday, was to be sponsored by the Greater Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce.
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New Book Argues Coolidge Was Not So Silent
University of Massachusetts Press authors Howard Quint and Robert Ferrell contend Calvin Coolidge was actually highly capable in public issues and occasionally verbose when unguarded. They base their view on thousands of words found in a Forbes Library box, challenging the image of the silent president.
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Goldwater Attacks Viet Nam Policy In South
Republican candidate Barry Goldwater campaigned in Winston-Salem with a new critique of U S policy in South Vietnam. He denounced federal overreach and the Supreme Court reapportionment ruling while urging state rights and blasting government controls on cigarettes.
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Selection narrows on UVM president search
The University of Vermont trustees screening committee narrowed the field to a handful of outstanding candidates for the presidency. Chairman Robert Tracy of Barre said the group will meet October 2 in Burlington to review the remaining names.
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Hoff to Call Reapportionment Session If No New Laws
Gov. Philip Hoff said he would summon a special legislative session on reapportionment November 16 if Supreme Court appeals are denied and Congress does not pass delaying legislation. He dismissed Lt. Gov. Ralph Foote’s call for immediate action and defended his administration’s record while noting plans to push regional education and tax measures in the next session.
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U S Urges End To Political Chaos In South Vietnam
UPI reporting from Washington says Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged South Vietnamese leaders to halt internal strife and focus on building a secure, independent country. Rusk suggested the coup attempt against Gen. Nguyen Khanh could have a stabilizing effect and noted it will take time to form a stable government.
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Johnson touts broad prosperity as politics looms
President Johnson praised broad economic gains since 1961 while warning partisanship could threaten prosperity. A drafted section attacking Cuba was deleted by the White House after distribution, with NASA noting a Cape Kennedy stop en route. He planned a westward swing after Florida, stressing national unity and ongoing economic progress.
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Atheist Seeks Change In Allegiance Pledge
Honolulu lawsuit filed by Madalyn Murray and her son seeks removal of the phrase under God from the pledge of allegiance. The plaintiffs argue the phrase was added by Congress in 1954 and she contends it violates the Constitution. Greenstein expects a three to six month timeline for a ruling, with a three judge court requested.
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