Chafee denounces tax plan as a tragedy
SPECIAL TO Talk NEWS Providence Democratic lawmakers push a sales tax based income plan seen as politically motivated and destined to fail. Governor Chafee calls it a disaster and warns it would require higher future taxes. Saigon war reports and political maneuvering intertwine as the measure moves to the House floor.
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Chafee
Providence
House
Finance Committee
Joseph A. Durr
Senate Democrats
Panis
Birin
General Assembly
Saigon
South Vicl
U.S
Sat- General Assembly
Ses Gon
Ssk-L
Arew
Ci Tron
Saigon Defenders Halt Viet Cong After Fierce Swamp Fight
Vietnamese marines battled a delaying guerrilla force for two hours in mangrove swamps near Saigon. Three marines were killed. American troops reported as many as 69 enemy killed in four actions within 30 miles of the capital. In Cholon guerrillas attacked as refugees were moved from the embattled area.
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Prices al Chang
Henri Huel
Mangrove
Guerrilas
Saigon
Cholon
U.S
Submersibles Aid Search For Scorpion Near Azores
Navy uses deep submersibles and aerial surveys to locate the nuclear submarine Scorpion believed lost after last radio contact May 2. A G-2 rescue flotilla and the cruiser Banks, plus the Gala and Irving Banks, sweep from the Azores toward potential debris while officials say the area remains a grim, open search.
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Norfolk
Hee Howe
Navy
Azores
Scorpion
Pion
Irving
Banks
Gala
Arnold F. Scharte
Nora
Schade
Cofst
Guard
Federal Communications Commission
Arc Inves
A. Navy
Little Pines Disappear From Arbor Day Planting Scene
About 150 little pine saplings planted for Arbor Day on the Portsmouth approach to the Sakonnet River Bridge have vanished after eight months. Garden Club president Mrs Allen Want and horticulture chair Mrs Paul Schule supervised the project with Boy and Girl Scouts planting in May. A construction company cut along the roadway two weeks after planting, moving some trees and spoiling the hoped for green screen for the gravel operations east of Sheroa, drawing indignation from the Garden Club and residents.
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Portsmouth
Sakonnet River
Portsmouth Garden Club
Allen d, Want
Paul Schule
Octiculture
Boy Scouts
Gir
Sheroa
Garden Club
Ant
Aighway Deauliticalion Division
Hanoi's New Peace Formula Opens Path to Agreement
Paris talks on Vietnam drift with North Vietnam pushing for an unconditional end to all bombing before broader talks. Ambassador Harriman met Xuan Thuy as Le Due Tho heads to Paris, prompting speculation of a potential shift in Hanoi’s stance. Meetings resumed with no firm moves toward ceasefire or joint communique.
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Paris
North Vietn Amt
Dank
Nhe
United States
Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Ots Pee
Xuan Thuy
le Due Tho
Polithuro
Communist Party
Central Committee
Thay Tho
Vietnam
Wanagpi
W. Averell Harriman
North Vietnam
Tho
Eling
Fas Jaston
Hanoi
Ciris
Tang Ae Wah de Perrier
Nam
Inteena
United
Shales
Marriman
William Stacross
French Strikes Ease as Elections Set in June
Paris reports show strike activity easing in many sectors after 16 days, with some workers returning to jobs while skill industries remain out. Government to honor May 2 accords on a 10 percent minimum wage hike and enhanced benefits. elections for the National Assembly scheduled for June 23 and 30 amid Pentecost weekend slowdowns.
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Paris
Eles Hons
National Assembly
Iueration
Yves Guena
Orgnia F
Gaena
Gov
Acens
Communist Party
Israde
General Confederation
Thor—Cat
Georges Sryy
CGT
Slike
Brencals i Iillion
Pets Lgeat S.A
Alcoa Signs For Pay Increase and Aluminum Price Rise
New York AP reports that AFL-CIO United Steelworkers and the Industry's Big Five bargained for pay gains. Alcoa quickly raised unalloyed primary aluminum and fabricated product prices as costs climb. The deal sheets show an average wage boost of 58.9 cents an hour with enhanced benefits, plus a $30 weekly vacation bonus, and it follows a pattern set by the can industry settlement.
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New York
Aflicio
United Steelworkers
Marathonarks
Afl-Cio
Aluminum Workers International Union
United Auto Workers
Aluminum Workers International
Alumpum Co. of America
Reynolds Metal Co
Ment
Afcoa
A. ‘Steelworkers
Alcoa
Weston Jr
Aluminium Industy Council
Alcor
Cos
Sailors head for Newport in 3000 mile yacht race
Plymouth reports 35 sailors set sail in a 3000 mile race toward Newport. Frenchman Tabarly seeks glory aboard the thrice built Agnys and Edith Gatean of West Germany competes as the event draws champions and curious onlookers.
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Tom Fatter
Plymouth
England
APJ
Legin Islands
Eric Tahariy
Ioui¢nant
Wallast
Thera
Plymouth Sound
Francis Chichester
Tia
Chichester
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Tha Eestor
Harriman
Jorden
Ington
Johnson
Winlnath
Haudict Cole -du Murdile
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Jobinet
Eorgek Pompidou
Couve
Mure
Manilea
Couve de Murville
de Gaulle
Dé Gaulle
Defense Ministry
Pate
da Gaulle
Radio Adress
Coave de Margille
Foreign Ministry
Gove
Michel Desmument
de Angel
Gate
Couveres
Murville
de Galle
Elysee
Jace
Lef
Cluef
Rene Constant
Newport
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Tabarly
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Edith Gate Tan
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