Middletown Sets Its Tax Rate At 40
Middletown officials set the annual tax rate at 40 per 1000 to fund a 4,393,521 budget after state approval may be required to exceed local limits. The measure follows higher property valuations by town appraisers and council renewal of a junkyard license amid resident objections.
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Middletown
J. Merrill Sherman
Board of Tax Assessors
James A. Peckham Leld
Solomon Schwartz
Sam Gold
Auto Wrecking Co
Fenner Ave
Lester W. Pratt
Schwartz
Pratt
Thomas Rodrigues
Tdrned Ovec
John Sil
Commissioner of Public Works
Ray Fights Return Extradition Hearing Set in London
A British magistrate scheduled a June 27 hearing on the United States request to extradite James Earl Ray to Tennessee for the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rays British attorney sought more time to prepare. the magistrate aimed for a swift ruling. Ray, 40, was brought to Bow Street today for the second time after arrest 10 days ago.
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London
U.S
James Earl Ray
Tennessee
Urial
Marin Luther King Jr
Tray
Roger Frisby
Bow Street
Frank Millon
Millon
Ray
Bow
Street
Anne
Wandsworth
Birming Ray
Arthur J. Hanes
Dr. King
Memphis
Arthur Jr
Tandon
Missouri
Best Yacht He Ever Sailed Sinking Under Frenchman DeKat
A neuropsychiatrist appointed by defense examines Robertson in a trial about a restaurant shooting. The yacht race near Ireland faces a dangerous turn as the 50-foot trimaran Yaksha, captained by Frenchman Jon DeKat, reportedly abandons ship. Rescue efforts hinge on Royal Canadian and British forces while observers track leaders like Sir Thomas Lipton and Golden Cockeral amid radio updates and military plotting.
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Ireland
Yaksha
Jon DeKat
Ministry of Defense
DeKat
Newport
Geoffrey Willliams
Thomas Lipton
Bill Howell
Aulieved
Royal Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
Spirit of Cutty
Sark
Garcia Girl
Sylvia 11
la del Irante
Opus
Lokal
Conee Corre
Galler
England
Roilo
Eisenhower Shows Encouraging Recovery After Major Attack
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77, remained improving after his latest serious stroke. A bulletin from Walter Reed Army Hospital reported a comfortable night with no recurrence of pain and continued progress, though no discharge date was given. Family members were allowed to visit.
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Washington Cap
Dwight D.“ Eisen Thownr
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Eisenhower
Waller Reed Army Hospital
Ming
Cone Inlete
Tai
California
Sucheseu
Neweval
Waller Rover
Air Force Base
Calif
Council Votes Zoning Change To Allow A New Car Agency
The Newport council approved a zoning change to permit a new car agency on West Main Road despite residential zoning. Francis G. Dwyer testified that nearby land already hosts various business uses and cited plans for a new Cummings Motor Sales building and associated parking. The drive included mention of construction impacts from the Newport Bridge project and pressure on existing sites.
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Nmindietown
West Malm Road
Brown's Lane
Vane
Stephen Ry Dee
Hilois
Athe
Newnorl
Francis G. Dwyer
G.I. ‘White Real, Eglale Co
Michael A. Sarcucel
O Cummings Motor
Connell Highway
Newport Bridge
Sarcucel
Connell Hte
Ceach
Flolx
James
O'Brien
Newport
Middletown
Portsmouth
de Lagar
DeBlois
West Main Road
Iofold
Chafee Signs 36 Bills Vetoes Five In RI Assembly Drive
Gov Chafee clears about 159 measures from the General Assembly, signing 36 and vetoing five after the marathon session. He allowed two to become law without signature. The package includes education and state salary adjustments and various regulatory changes across departments.
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Providence
Chafee
General Assembly
Hai
Department of Education
Ubal
State Department
Rhode Island lawmakers push reforms amid budget fights
Providence AP reports Rhode Island lawmakers debate health and welfare funding, tax measures, and crime legislation. Governor Chafee criticized the session as financially ineffective while urging broader reforms. The piece notes immunization, bank reporting, and licensing issues tied to malpractice and crime penalties, with ongoing budget concerns and tax proposals continuing on page 2.
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Inna
Mie Health
Commercex
Jolat Isherman
Thelfo
Mass surrender of 121 enemy soldiers near Saigon
AP reports the largest mass surrender of the war as 121 enemy soldiers gave themselves up to South Vietnamese marines on the Gia Dinh outskirts of Saigon. Many were North Vietnamese or Viet Cong, most armed and wounded, as marines used loudspeakers to coax them from hiding.
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Saigon
Gia Dinh
South Vietnam
U.S
U. S
Dmz
Panhandle
Sng
U.S. Command
Hobart
Nguyen van Minh
Motel Renewal Area Plans Discussed With Agency
Holiday Inn Co. met with the Redevelopment Agency to explore building a motel in the downtown renewal project area. Newport County Chamber of Commerce representatives and local businessmen discussed plans for parcel No. 5 near Government Landing. The chamber hopes a visitor information center and offices will be built on land adjacent to the motel site. Agency executives Holbrook and Lays called the meeting fruitful and said additional talks with developers are planned. The agency has sent over 40 letters to previous project area interests. Meetings will be held in executive session to identify a suitable pre federal developer.
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Holiday Inn Co
Reenewal
Newport County Chamber of Commeres
Oliver
Mytel
Thes Chamber
Posal
Francis J. Holbrook
William Tl. Lays
Direcor
Lays
She’ Arta
Police Crackdown on Parking Violations Citywide
A three man patrol scooter unit will begin cracking down on parking law violators, with emphasis on cars illegally parked near sidewalks, crosswalks, bus stops, and in restricted areas, according to Chief Frank M Walsh.
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Poller
Fron O- Vee
Frank M. Walsh
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