Pownal Harness Track Sees Break-even Hope at Green Mountain Park
Green Mountain Park in Pownal Vermont may break even or profit if current handles continue, says manager Vincent J. Bartimo. The track averaged 144000 daily take over 16 days of a 49 night trotting season, with opening day handle surpassing 330471 as over 10000 wagered. The Legislature had granted relief. state take reached 351602 in 10 days while track had expected 100000 daily handle under a 15 to 3 percent split. A 121-day flat racing season starts June 18.
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Barlimo
Vermont
William F Callahan Dies Controversial Pike Head
William F Callahan 72 a dominant figure in Massachusetts state government died at Newton-Wellesley Hospital after a long illness and a heart attack. As chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority since 1952 and former state commissioner of public works he wielded vast influence, facing criticism from Sen Philip A Graham while earning respect from business leaders for his engineering and administration. His career included early work in public works during the 1930s and a push for heavy highway borrowing, with lasting impact on state infrastructure and policy.
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William F. Callahan
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Hamilton
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Saltonstall
Paul A. Dever
Laos Coup Collapse Fails To End Laos Crises
Washington observers say the Laos coup moved to negotiations but not to resolution. U.S. officials seek firm word that a Geneva accords compliant coalition governs Laos, fearing renewed civil war if neutrality fails. The 1962 accord created a neutral Laos against Viet Nam influence, with four powers backing neutrality amid ongoing tensions.
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Nixon Favored as Nominee In Poll of GOP Leaders
A nationwide AP poll of 1,606 GOP county chairmen and leaders shows Richard Nixon as the likely nominee for 1964, with Barry Goldwater leading for personal preference. Lodge, Scranton, Rockefeller and others also listed, while Goldwater slips in April. In Massachusetts, Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge tops the state committee poll as the leading Republican選 nominee contender.
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Massachusetts
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Johnson Announces Further Uranium Cutback Plan
President Johnson said the United States will implement a substantial four year reduction in enriched uranium production for nuclear weapons, with Khrushchev signaling a parallel move. The policy aims to cut plutonium by 20 percent and enriched uranium by 40 percent to align output with need and ease tensions.
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Lady Bird Johnson Plane Struck by Lightning in Flight
The commercial airliner carrying Mrs Lyndon B Johnson to Cleveland was struck by lightning about thirty minutes from Cleveland no damage was done. The bolt struck two seats behind Mrs Johnson causing a loud pop and a blue white flash and she laughed with other passengers after learning no harm occurred.
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Five Day Forecast Warmth Then Rain Ahead
The five day outlook shows average temperatures about four degrees above the seasonal 46 degree normal. Expect warmer conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with cooler weather Friday and Saturday. Showers are expected on Wednesday.
Kampala taxi drivers celebrate death of traffic officer
In Kampala Uganda a group of taxi drivers roasted a roasted goat in central park and toasted the death of a traffic officer who used to arrest them. A police officer asked the reason for the ceremony and they were arrested on a charge of slaughtering an animal within the municipal boundary.
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Laos coup collapses after brief rebel takeover ends
U S diplomats report right wing army in Laos topple bid failed within a day. Premier Souvanna Phouma freed from house arrest. rebel leaders apologize to Gen. Phoumi Nosavan. Britain France oppose coup. U.S. urges release of neutralists and return to coalition government.
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Phoumi Nosovan
Souvanna
Vientiane
Associated Press
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South Viet Nam
U.S
Laos
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Britain
France
Plaine Des Jarres
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Savang Vathana
Kouprasith
National Army
All-Nuclear Navy Task Group Proposed by U.S.
Washington AP reports the Navy plans to form an all U S nuclear powered surface warship task group. Long Beach and Bainbridge head to the Mediterranean with Enterprise, creating a three ship force valued near 1 billion dollars. Officials cite speed and endurance as key advantages while noting high costs and limited testing in restricted waters.
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Soviet Sub Threat in Pacific Warned by U S Admiral
Vice Admiral John T. Hayward of the U S Pacific Fleet said the Soviet submarine threat in the Pacific is real and serious and that in the not distant future Moscow would regularly deploy submarines with missiles off Australia and the United States coasts.
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U.S. Pacific
John T. Hayward
America
Army trenches guard golf course turf at Aldershot
Couples who parked cars on the army course angered authorities and prompted a trench around the greens to protect the turf. The measure aims to prevent further damage and preserve the course for military use.
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Aldershot
England
UPI
Irene's Rome Wedding Stirs Dutch Royal Strain
Paris AP report says Princess Irene will wed Prince Carlos of Bourbon Parma in a Roman Catholic ceremony on April 29 at St Mary Major Basilica amid Dutch royal tensions. Queen Juliana renounced involvement, citing strained ties and government concerns over linking the royal families to Carlos’ Spanish throne bid.
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