Oakley Granted Bus Route Permit for Jitney Service
George A Oakley received a permit to operate a jitney style bus route from Washington Square to Bellevue and Caggeshall Avenues. The plan uses a 1947 GMC diesel bus and a 1948 White bus on a loop via Touro Street Webster Street Ochre Point Avenue and Bellevue Avenue with a return on the same path. After the new Short Line terminal opens, return trips will divert briefly to Kay Street and Main Avenue.
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George A. Oakley
Washington Square
Bellevue
Caggeshall
Frank J
Nunes
Touro Street
Bellevue Avenue
Webster Street
Ochre Point Avenue
Ruggles Avenue
Coggeshall Avenue
Oakley
Broadsway
Bellevue Avenuus
Kay Street
Kay Steret
Main Aven
British Lead on Yacht Trophy After Three Races
Britain built a commanding lead in the Quion Patch Trophy after three races off Newport as Firebrand skippered by D P Miller won the 20.5 mile triangular. West Germany and Argentina trailed, with Germania VJ posting 2 47 47 to finish ahead of several boats under three hours in light mist and 16 mph SW wind.
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Great Britain
D. P. Miller
Firebrand
Newport
West Germany
Argentina
United States
Bermuda
Germania VJ
Germania
Viesster Howaldt
Frankfurt-amsal
Brenton Reef Lower
Saigon Junta Defies Buddhists Amid Military Tensions
In Saigon the ruling junta defied Buddhist demands as U S air raids continued for a third day near Haiphong. Premiers Nguyan Caiback and Ranger pledged to sustain power until a new constitutional order is set, while Buddhists pressed for immediate reforms. Police maintained order as crowds demonstrated for an elected Constituent Assembly and a civilian government.
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Nguyan Caiback
Viet Nam
Hal
Junta
U. S
Constituent Assembly
Saigon
Thojand
Budjist
South
Demands Of Viet War Cut Airline Deliveries
The Viet Nam war pressures force major U S airlines to reduce service as summer demand rises. Eastern Air Lines canceled about 3 percent of flights after delays in 68 new jets. A survey of six major carriers shows curtailments in new service and possible further cuts, with Pan American referenced.
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Eastern Air Lines
Fiehts
Pan American Air
Yoric
Newport Taxpayers Group Criticizes Council Attitude
The Newport Taxpayers Association denounces city leaders for neglecting the poor as it opposes a proposed sewer and service charge hike. A budget study discusses a potential $6.60 tax rise with a July 1 start date, while a public hearing and final readings loom.
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Newport
Reading
Counnell
Lanly
Counell
Medicare Plea From LBJ at White House Meeting
President Johnson urged hospitals and health leaders to comply with civil rights rules as Medicare begins July 1. He warned of potential problems and stressed adherence to the Civil Rights Act to avoid loss of federal funds. More than 80 percent of hospitals pledged compliance. Gardner reported progress toward universal health coverage.
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Washington
Johnson
White House
Jth
John W. Gardner
Jamestown approves new $3.15 tax rate on boats and property
Jamestown raises its tax rate from 19.20 to 22.45 per thousand and imposes a boat tax based on horsepower. Inboard motors are taxed at 20 per horsepower and outboard motors at 10. A parade of local leaders and marina operators warn such taxes may hurt boating. The measure also lists boats for state vehicle registration and a $121,330 valuation on horsepower.
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Jamestown
Laurence ©. Prank
West Terry
Narragansett
Arthur St. Clarke Jr
Oflarke’s
Ance
Earl Clark
Roundhouse Shipyard
Middletown Endorses Home Rule and Elects Charter Commission
Middletown voters approve home rule study and form a nine member charter commission. Of 1,282 ballots, 930 said yes to forming a charter commission, 196 voted no. Nine members elected include Edward B. Corcoran and others. results show heavy turnout late day with first meeting expected within two weeks.
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Witdletown
Own
Yuyn
Jamies A. Prekham
Middletown High School
Charter Commission
Edward B. Corcoran
William KR
Michael T. Joseph H. Gaildet
Marcie P. Seiple
Katherine
O'Brien
June N. Gibbs
Leon M. Shaw
Raymond W. Baker
Thomas J. Rodrigues
Charles
Gray
Corcoran
Sekaol
Joseph H. Gaydet
Raymond W. Bakur
Down
Wile Tien R. Michael
Morrie B. Seiple
Town
June Gibbs
Theepublican Town Committee
Beach Commission
Suit Challenges Green Acres Park Plan at Brenton Point
A suit filed in Superior Court seeks to block spending on the Brenton Point 77 acre oceanfront park and other Green Acres sites. Judge Arthur A Carrellas issued a temporary restraining order as hearings continue on the referendum voters approved for funding and range of Pacific state acquisitions.
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Brenton Point
Superlopee
Eurol
Arthur A Carrellas
Hels Alate
Walil
Newport
Gudlang Es
Castle Hill
Brenton Tower
Charilier Real
Tradition Holds At War College Graduation Day
The Naval War College observed its 82nd graduation in typical weather. Though overcast in the morning with a few rain drops, the sky cleared by 11 am as the ceremonies began, continuing the long-standing pattern of dry graduations despite prior drizzle.
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Naval War College
Chief Radice blasts lawyers over police image
Chief Radice criticized local attorneys for making the Police Department look ridiculous after Eugene Banse 24 of the Naval Base was charged with carrying a pistol without a license and violent assault. The case raised questions about whether rights were explained before questioning and cited a Safety Court trial where Banse testified he was not advised of his rights until after hours of questioning. Banse faced a 45 caliber pistol threat accusation against Martin Corbett of the Naval Base. he was found probable guilty on both charges and released on $1500 recognizance pending a Superior Court hearing. Radice blamed Supreme Court rulings for limiting police questioning and praised the four dissenters.
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Eugene Banse
Naval Base
Police Chilef
Joseph A. Radice
Radice
Atty Scott Amsted
Banse
Levuet
Wntil
Ther
Umstead
Halse
Martin Corbett
Wes J
Ae Baose
Arthur d. Sullivan
U.S. Supreme Court
Rulig
Supreme Court
Modern Management A Challenge Graduates Told
Robert H B Baldwin deputy under secretary of the Navy spoke at the Naval War College graduation ceremony for 360 second class graduates. He praised modern Defense Department management under Secretary McNamara and urged graduates to apply their combined talents to new solutions. He noted increasing complexity and technology require more specialization in naval and marine warfare.
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Defense Department
McNamara
Robert H. B. Baldwin
Navy
Marinte
Prolems
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