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Newspaper

Newport Daily News

Location

Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1968

Page

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Yachts in Newport to Bermuda race face forced tour and gear failures

Four boats withdraw from the aboriennial-Newport to Hermit race as high winds and fog hinder locating vessels. Saphedra suffers mast and rudder trouble with 60 knot gusts at Newport Shipyard while Magic and Ondine aid assistance. Coast Guard tracks about 350 crafts but fog complicates lineup confirmation.

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Middletown Considers School Budget and New Principals

Middletown School Committee ended the fiscal year with a 222 balance on a 3 million budget. New principals receive 100 for first two teachers and 40 for each additional teacher. Policy aims to standardize increments for first year principals and adjust salaries to reflect position levels. Library project includes furnishings at 10,000 and capacity for 8,000 volumes with a 9 pupil seating plan and librarian space.

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Fortas Named Chief Justice in Johnsons New Picks

President Johnson announced Abe Fortas for Chief Justice and Homer Thornberry for the Supreme Court seat, with Warren retiring at age 77. Fortas would be the last Jewish Chief Justice if confirmed, Thornberry a Texas circuit judge, both Democrats, supported by Johnson as Senate confirmation proceeds.

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Reds Move Fresh Regiments Toward Saigon

U S sources report two fresh Vietnamese regiments totaling about 10,000 troops moved toward Saigon from Phuoc Long, 74 miles north of the city near the Cambodian border. Air strikes and naval activity were reported as U S and Vietnamese forces reinforce areas around Saigon and western provinces.

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March on Capitol fuels new wave of protest

Rev Ralph Abernathy leads Poor People’s Campaign dissent as campaigns press for clergy march on Capitol grounds despite ban. Judges threaten jail terms. Abernathy vows continued action with clergy planned to join in, marking another wave of civil rights demonstrations in the capital.

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Newport Work Force Leads In Employment At Navy Base

Newport County employs 2164 civilians at the Naval Base, about 58 percent of 3719 civilian workers. Newport town has 1016 workers, followed by Middletown 518 and Portsmouth 319, with Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities represented in the host workforce.

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US De-Escalation Talks Draw In Troops From All Sides

Paris AP reports intensifying U S military moves as Hanoi peace talks stall amid North Vietnam pressure. Ambassador Vance warns of renewed bombardment risks. Thuy calls for immediate reciprocal ceasefire while negotiations resume with a Wednesday meeting planned. The United States insists North Vietnam must not gain advantage through escalation.

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Car Inspection Deadline Nears Amid Talks

Dispatch from Washington reports the Motor Vehicles office warning motorists that the deadline for vehicle inspections is next Monday. Talks between North and South Vietnamese negotiators showed progress, with U.S. officials seeking a broader peace framework amid escalating tensions and continued bombing. Ambassador Xuan and senior U.S. figures prepared for further discussions in Laos and Vietnam.

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Bid Awarded to Kempenaar for Middletown Post Office Site

The Post Office Department announced Robert Kempenaar of 379 Weg Main Rd Middletown NY as winner for Newport branch post office construction on land owned by the Kempenaars. He sought $18,156 annual rent for a 210 year period with four four year renewal options. The single story branch would cover about 4 000 square feet with an estimated cost near 160,000 dollars.

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Singlehanded Boat Nears Finish Line

The first trans Atlantic singlehanded yacht race neared Newport with Sir Thomas Lipton 36 miles northeast of Nantucket Light Ship and expected to arrive tomorrow. A yellow life raft and wreckage were spotted north of the Azores amid distress calls from Koala IML, with rescue efforts underway by Portuguese and Spanish navies as weather hampered progress.

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