May Arrive Thursday As Lone Yachtsmen Near Port
Coast Guard reports near 300 miles off Newport as Lipton notes possible arrival between Thursday and Friday. Voortrekker, 60-foot ketch by E G van de Stadt and built by South Africa's oldest yard, is seen close to shore. Navy fireboats planned to greet the winner as arrivals unfold amid receptions and celebrations.
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Governor Signs 3 Newport Bills Into Law
Gov. Chateauneuf signed three Newport measures after the General Assembly adjourned on June 15. One exempts $1,960,000 of Newport YMCA property from taxes, doubling the exemption. Another raises tax-free holdings for the Newport Preservation Society from $759,060 to $2 million. The third boosts state aid to the Newport Artillery Company for armory maintenance from $209 to $1,000.
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Chafee Denies Anti Tax Promise During Campaign
Providence AP reports Senator Chafee denied claims he campaigned against income tax to win seats and later opposed it. He warned a tax rise is likely next year under Democratic plans, while criticizing the assembly budget as creating a 0 million deficit. He framed the race as a contrast between GOP reform and Democratic status quo.
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Pastore Warns Against Slash In The Sentinel ARM System
Senator John G Pastore of Rhode Island urged colleagues in a tense Senate debate not to cut the five billion dollars for the Sentinel anti ballistic missile system. He warned of risks to peace and warned that without defenses China could gain capability. He criticized shifting funds from military to other needs while stressing the need for some protection until disarmament succeeds.
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Johnson Pushes Federal Firearms Registration Plan
President Johnson urged Congress to require federal registration of all firearms and to tighten laws against mail order sales. He framed gun control as essential to public safety, praising stricter standards while lawmakers debate pending measures. A national drive led by gun control groups appended postcards and lobbying to press Congress for action.
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Associated Press
Long Wharf erosion issue on council docket tomorrow
City council agenda includes Long Wharf sea wall erosion action affecting the waterfront construction plans at Marlborough Street. Redevelopment Agency seeks approval for action on the wall alongside the as yet unbuilt waterfront street.
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Chafee Brings Tax Plan Into Law Without Signature
Governor Chafee lets the Democratic General Assembly budget become law without his signature. The bill raises spending to about 211 million for state operations and embeds several tax and fee increases beginning July 1. He cites opposition to the omnibus budget and oil levy provisions as reasons for not signing, warning of tight state finances ahead.
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Deed Denies Park Land Use for Housing Unit Plan
The Miantonomi Memorial Park Commission will report that the 1921 deed transferring land to Newport City restricts use to park purposes only. City solicitor O'Brien said the property cannot be leased or sold for housing or non park uses, despite requests from Newport Housing Authority and the Retarded Citizens chapter. The commission will respond to council and consider ski slope options, noting the long held park land limits and discussing a possible sledding area on a hillside under strict conditions.
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Semortai Farkee Hughes
Helicopter Crashes Kill 19 Americans and 16 Thai Troops
A string of five helicopter crashes near Saigon and surrounding areas killed 19 American soldiers and 16 Thai troops during a major allied push against the Viet Cong. One US plane was reported down in North Vietnam amid extensive air operations and a 12 hour ground battle near the city.
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