Grand Jury Probes Kopechne Death in Martha's Vineyard
Eight and a half months after Mary Jo Kopechne’s death, the Dukes County Grand Jury sits in special session in Edgartown to determine if grounds exist for further action. Prosecutor Edmund Dinis attends, Boyle report cited, and the process remains sealed pending witness calls.
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Edgartown
Mass
UPI
Mary Jo Kopechne
Edward M. Kennedy
Kennedys
Massachusetts
Dukes County Grand Jury
Kopechne
Kennedy
Grand Jury
Edmund S. Dinis
Dinis
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
District Court
James A. Boyle
Boyle
Miss Kopechne
Chappaquiddick Island
Dominick J. Arena
Christopher S. Look Jr
Leslie H. Leland
Superior Court
Nixon Expected To End Draft Soon
Brown University economist Dr. Stuart Altman, co-director of research for the Gates Commission, says Nixon may implement an all volunteer armed force and end the draft. He notes scant public debate on the commission's plan and cites a 1971 target with a possible 1973 extension if needed.
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R.I
UPI
Nixon
Stuart H. Altman
Brown University
Commission
Gates Commission
White House
Altman
Brown Economist
Congress
Education allocates 365 million for vocational training
The Office of Education announced more than 365 million dollars in funding for vocational education for the current year under the HEW appropriation bill signed by President Nixon. State allocations include Connecticut 4,190,721 Maine 2,251,548 Massachusetts 8,118,634 New Hampshire 1,512,709 Rhode Island 1,781,432 Vermont 1,126,949. Additionally, Brattleboro resident Harold E. Heath, 59, died in a near head-on collision on Canal Street. Steven Pierson, 22, and passengers Roy Lange, 16, and John Pierson, 10, were hospitalized. In Mendon, Thomas V. Genier, 26, of Sherburne, died from injuries in a Route 4 crash. three others were hospitalized and Genier was an assistant manager at Southworth's restaurant.
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Washington, D.C
UPI
Office of Education Today
James E. Allen Jr
Congress
Nixon
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Brattleboro
Harold E. Heath
Canal Street
Steven Pierson
Roy Lange
John Pierson
Rutland
Thomas V. Genier
Sherburne
Rutland Hospital
Mendon
Genier
Southworth’s
Voters Keep Duttonsville School District Separate In Split Vote
In Cavendish, residents upheld the Duttonsville Independent School District charter by a 52 to 49 margin, rejecting a merger with Cavendish Town School District. The three-room Duttonsville school remains open for another year.
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Cavendish
Duttonsville
Cavendish Town
Child Timothy E. Banker Dies After Run Into Road
Timothy E Banker three was killed Saturday when he ran from behind a parked car on Route 113 and was struck by a car driven by Clifton Rogers 63 of South Royalton. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Banker of Vershire.
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Vershire
Timothy E. Banker
Clifton Rogers
South Royalton
Walter Banker
Schenectady GE strike ends as 5000 workers return
In Schenectady New York a walkout by about 5000 electrical workers at General Electric's steam turbine and generator plant is to finish with the start of the third shift at 11 30 p m today. Local 301 officials say four workers were unfairly demoted for not meeting quotas and the stoppage was sparked by threats to discipline workers over an unsatisfactory grievance settlement.
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Schenectady
General Electric
International Union of Electrical Workers
Five Troy sites added to National Register of Historic Places
Rep Carleton J King announces five Troy sites listed by the Interior Department including the fifth avenue Fulton Street district the Cannon Building and the Gurley building A walking tour sponsored by the Fifth Avenue Association will begin at noon Sunday with tours from 2 to 4 p m starting at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church led by Wallace W Taylor president.
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Troy
Department of the Interior
Carleton J. King
Fifth Avenue
Fulton Street
Cannon
Broadway
Monument Square
L.E. Gurley, Inc
McCarthy
River St
Fifth Avenue Association
Wallace W. Taylor
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Albany conference on elder health care outreach
About 250 Albany area residents gathered at Albany State University to discuss aging health issues. Participants recommended a team approach with social workers families visiting nurses and physical therapists coordinating care. They cited transport barriers to clinics and recreation and urged lower public bus fares easier boardings and rerouting for senior access.
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Albany
Albany State University
Berkshire Skating Rink Opens Amid Early Busy Use
In North Adams the new 800000 skating rink on South Church Street has drawn up to 400 visitors daily, with manager Zygamond Nash aiming for a ten month season and possible year round operation due to ice making. Nearby at Mt Greylock Regional School Committee residents challenged a March 16 talk by Ron Auerbacher. In Pittsfield, John E Howard and Dwight C Adams are among early Vietnam war law test cases awaiting processing in California. Simultaneous talks set for April 8 between Sprague Electric Co and three striking unions, mediated by John Garvey. North Adams also announced minibikes failing equipment standards may not be registered.
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North Adams
South Church Street
Department of Natural Resources
Zygamond Nash
Williamstown
Mt. Greylock
Ron Auerbacher
Castro
Cuba
Auerbacher
Stockbridge
Berkshire
Pittsfield
John E. Howard
Dwight C. Adams
Hinsdale
State Attorney General's Office
Oakland
Calif
Vietnam
Sprague Electric Co
John Garvey
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