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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1965
Page
1
At the United Nations Anrei Gromyko called for a complete halt to U S aggression in Viet Nam with no preconditions. He backed North Viet Nam and China and urged withdrawal of all American forces from South Viet Nam. He also warned of third parties using the Kashmir conflict for their own gain.
Washington AP Army plans to recruit thousands of youths for civilian units to reach wartime strength in Vietnam era. Recruits train six months then join National Guard divisions and civilian units expanded for wartime needs. About 20,000 more manpower required for combat units. civilian reserves already exceed 150,000 annually.
A fire at a secret U S Navy communications relay center near Tokyo killed 12 American servicemen and seriously injured 14 others. Firefighters were delayed by initial access restrictions. 84 on duty at the time escaped unharmed. A Japanese firefighter was injured. Names of victims withheld pending next of kin notices.
Vermont reform push outlined by William F. Kearns administration commissioner. He calls for a long range plan including construction of an intermediate medium security prison amid ongoing Windsor Prison controversy and accusations of harsh conditions. Mental Health and Institutions leaders echo need for facilities and staff training alongside such reforms.
Vermont's congressional delegation will hold a joint news conference with Rep. Gerald Ford on Oct. 2 in Burlington. Ford will headline a state GOP $25 dinner that evening, followed by a cocktail party. Stafford toasts, with Aiken and Prouty speaking.
Preliminary findings on the Beechcraft Musketeer crash near Rutland that killed four Bennnington educators were disclosed by state and federal investigators. Pilot Ralph S. Kates had about 117 flight hours and lacked instrument-only certification, with violent weather and reduced visibility cited as factors. Final federal findings due in November, with Vermont Aeronautics Department issuing a separate report.
Saigon reported over 600 Viet Cong killed in a 20 mile Qui Nhon region battle, a major war victory claim. U.S. and Vietnamese forces also reported 91 more guerrillas killed in skirmishes, with B52 and carrier air strikes targeting North Vietnam. One American Skyraider crash was survived and a French official reported a missing consular aide.
At the Ecumenical Council a Belgian prelate urged that the traditional heaven and hell concept is outdated in an age of space exploration. The debate on the document On the Church in the Modern World drew 12 speakers who found the text oversimplified while endorsing the document as a discussion basis. The vote tally of 2,111 to 44 approved the document.
Sam Ogden explains his reasons for not becoming a Vermonter detailing personal ties and plans. Manchester firefighters receive a $1000 bank gift and Bennington College president speaks to the Norshaft Lions Club delivering remarks on campus and community engagement.
India accuses Pakistan of cease fire violations at frontier points as pro Pakistan guerrillas report 83 Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir flare up. New Delhi says Pakistan entered and dug trenches at multiple points while Britain faces war shipments halt and Commonwealth tensions rise.
Washington reports grave concern that India could join the nuclear arms race as 86 Indian parliament members pressed Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri to begin weapon production. The Johnson administration warned against such a move, fearing trigger effects and resource diversion from poverty, with experts estimating India could reach production in about 18 months if push comes to shove.
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