Johnson tours flood ruins in Rio Grande Valley
President Johnson visited Harlingen and Rio Grande City amid flood devastation from Hurricane Beulah. He pledged 2.5 million dollars in federal disaster aid and praised local cooperation while noting a need for more dams. He spoke to refugees and Mexican nationals along the border.
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U S Navy jets destroy Haiphong bridge link
Haiphong’s five span railroad bridge, the city’s only link to the south, was destroyed by U S Navy jets after pilots pressed through heavy fire. The bridge, one mile from Haiphong center, had been damaged previously but remained usable until today’s strike. The event was disclosed by a U S spokesman amid ongoing operations in the area.
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Flood Waters Recede In Rio Grande Valley
Harlingen Texas reports the Rio Grande floodway released vast flows into the Gulf of Mexico from Beulah floodwaters. Most of Arroyo City evacuated. two remained on high ground believed safe. President Johnson visited by helicopter to assess devastation and a disaster declaration was signed for South Texas.
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Mexico
Plan Proposed To Assist K-12 Union Districts
The Resolutions Committee led by John Donoghue of South Burlington will present a plan to the Vermont State School Directors Association advocating state financial incentives for K-12 union school districts to speed reorganization and boost local control, a move Hoff has long supported though USSDA has opposed it.
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South Burlington
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Donoghue
Philip H. Hoff
Vermont
Carmody Awaits Autopsy Report in Stanley Case
State's Attorney Carmody said there is nothing new to report about the Stanley case and has not yet received the autopsy findings from Dr Richard Woodruff on Raymond Stanley. The infant was brought to Putnam Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead. the autopsy was ordered by regional medical examiner Dr Donald Shea. Dr Woodruff had indicated the baby died of starvation. Carmody cannot act until the formal autopsy results are in.
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Irregularities Might Undo Thieu Victory
Special election committee members urged the provisional assembly to overturn Gen Nguyen Van Thieu’s election as South Vietnam president. Assembly Chairman Phan Khae Suu indicated the body would likely accept the recommendation, a move that could trigger political chaos in the war-torn nation. The 17 man committee led the report.
Both Sides Blamed For Crisis
United Press International reports that U N Secretary General Thant blamed cease fire violations on impulsive actions by both Israel and Egypt after the Suez Canal clash, urging use of UN observers. Egyptian and Israeli officials reported casualties from the fighting, while Vietnamese political developments included Thieu election challenges, Buddhist sit-ins, and police blocking protests around the presidential palace.
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Castro Defies Hemisphere In Harsh Havana Address
In a three hour and seventeen minute speech Castro denounced the OAS move to tighten Cuba sanctions and warned US led forces would be defeated in less than a day. He called Washington the biggest bandit and claimed Cuba’s armed forces were stronger than all of Latin America combined. He avoided confirming Che Guevara’s involvement in Bolivian guerrilla activity.
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Inside The Banner: Sam Ogden Returns From Hospital
Editorial page cheer welcomes Sam Ogden back from the hospital. Section previews discuss a realtor who eschews signs, with notes on page references. Hoosick Falls Little League dinner draws about 200 attendees.
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Hoosick Falls
Johnson to Speak on Vietnam Policy at National meeting
President Johnson prepared to address the 20th annual National Legislative Conference in San Antonio on Vietnam as part of a major foreign policy speech. He spent the weekend at Johnson City ranch and designated 24 Texas counties as disaster areas with 2.5 million dollars in federal aid after flood damage.
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Rio Grande Valley
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Demilitarized Zone
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Haiphong
Hoff Seeks State Housing Authority Funds for Vermont
Governor Hoff aims to create a Vermont state housing authority to issue bonds for home construction loans. He plans to connect with HUD and FHA programs to obtain rent subsidies and construction funds, retire bonds through rents, and use the plan to rebuild rural Vermont. The administration will push housing bills in the 1968 legislature.
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Williams College to honor Mrs Johnson with environmental degree
Williams College will award an honorary degree to Mrs Lyndon B Johnson on October 8 at the fall convocation. The event inaugurates the Center for Environmental Studies, linking to Mrs Johnsons national beautification program and natural resources protection efforts.
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