Skipper Of 2nd Place Yacht Seeks Rest After Race
Two single-handers Bruce Dalling and Tom Follett finished near the top in the trans Atlantic race arriving in Newport. Dalling said he needs sleep after sailing hard across gales while Follett, in Cheers tolls, will rest then sail to the Virgin Islands. Follett praised the boat’s performance and plans a few days of relaxation before more sailing.
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Marsh
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New York
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Carol Chamler
London
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Midight
Jim Mort
Dick Newlek
Jett
Coast Guard
Nixon Plans Government Revision With Blue Ribbon Commission
Richard M. Nixon outlined a major government overhaul to be led by a blue ribbon commission. The plan aims to make federal processes more responsive, transfer functions to state and local levels, and involve citizens at the community level. Nixon would also choose a strong running mate and emphasized bringing the alienated back into government touch. Volpe endorsed Nixon, predicting nomination on the first ballot. Rockefeller challenged Nixon on court appointments but supported constitutional presidential prerogative.
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Guy
John A. Volpe
Massachusetts
Miani Beach
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Presty
Johnson
Supreme Court
Whig House
Rockefeller
Newport Sets 75 Tax Rate
Newport announces a $75 per $1,000 assessed property tax rate for the coming fiscal year. Tax Assessor Kenneth V. Stein submitted the rate to City Manager Cowles Mallory. The rate allocates $5.86 to municipal and debt services and $3.14 to schools per thousand. state approval is required to exceed the $35 base for current expenses.
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Opposition Grows to Johnson Nomination for Chief Justice
The piece reports rising opposition to President Johnson's bid to name Abe Fortas as chief justice and Hamer Armbuster as associate justice. Republicans call the move a political maneuver while Democrats discuss the timing and potential partisan impact on Senate confirmation.
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Justien
Senate
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Mike Manns
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Faalland
Bersy
U.S. Court of Appeals
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Porlas
Dante B. Hrewster
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Eisenhower
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Brewsler
Thay
Williams wins singlehanded Newport Race overall
Geoffrey Williams won the 3,000 mile singlehanded Newport Race begun June 1 from Plymouth, finishing after 12 hours waited to be confirmed as overall winner. Bruce Dalling in St. Francis 43 finished second, while Follett on Cheers placed third. Williams was named honorary Newport citizen as race officials note likely no protests.
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Plymouth
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Cheers
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Virgin Islands
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Royal Western Yacht Club of England
London Observer
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Ida Lewis Yacht’ Chul
Tiverton Expressway Opens Ahead Of Schedule
The three mile Tiverton Expressway between Sakonnet River Bridge and West Main Road opens next Wednesday with Governor Chafee cutting the ribbon at 9 am. Built by Campanella Corp. for 3.6 million, the road eases access to Newport County beaches and music festivals, with connections to Route 195 and 24. The project mirrors the Forts Mouth design with five travel lanes per direction and includes pre splitting blasting to reduce maintenance and rock fall.
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Sakonnot
Masrsachusett
Nowle
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Main Road
Campanella Corp
Newport County
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Ustante
Smiles Strom
Fortsmouth
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Portsmouth
Sakonnet River
West Main Road
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Fish Road
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Setback for gun control moves delays in Senate action
Washington AP reports a critical setback as the Senate Judiciary Committee adopts a 7-5 vote to delay further consideration of weapons control bills until July 9. The debate centers on amendments by Senator J. D. Tydings and pressures from lawmakers and public response after Kennedy's assassination.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Joseph D. Tydings
Johnean
Sevons
Robert ¥. Kennedy
Congress
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Alleethu Nalonal
Auoclalian
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Tydingk
Viet Cong Push Toward Saigon on Full Alert
Saigon fears a major Viet Cong strike as defenses tighten around the capital. U S officers report enemy infiltration within the city and along surrounding districts while allied air strikes target supply routes and staging areas to blunt any attack.
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Cong
Ani
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Hanoi
Paris
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Yan
Ase
North Vietnam
Crime and civil disorders on regional meeting agenda
Lieutenant Governors discuss crime control and civil disorders across Southern Midwestern and Eastern regions. Leaders urge unified laws, gun controls and education housing initiatives, while noting riots stem from militant leaders and minority frustrations. National Guard seen as costly, often ineffective. (Continued on Page 2)
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Francis W. Sargent
Gove Jaming B. Gacle
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