U.S. Governors Arrive in Tokyo for Conference
Seven American governors landed in Tokyo to attend the U.S. Japan Governors Conference. They met with Japanese officials, were greeted with flowers, and planned a day of meetings with 20 Japanese governors. The visit includes tours of Kyoto and travels as cherry blossoms bloom, with focus on medical care, education aid, and cultural exchanges.
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Virgin, Islands
J. Lucey
Wis
Patrickiconsin
Tokyo International Airport
U.s.japan
Mikine Kuwabara
Aichi Prefecture
National Governors Association of Japan
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Japan
Kyoto
Massachusetts lottery begins first drawing at Faneuil Hall
The Massachusetts Lottery Commission held its first drawing today at Faneuil Hall. A six digit number produced multiple potential winners with a $50,000 prize for exact matches and further prizes for last digits. Officials described the process using a roulette wheel style device and announced plans for future drawings including a possible $1 million drawing each month.
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Richard Wainright
Brockton
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Lottery Commission
Commonwealth
Janeuil
Peter Fanewl
Harvard
Democratic hopefuls eye Massachusetts primary in 1972 race
After Wisconsin, candidates shift to April 25 Massachusetts primary. Eleanor McGovern launches a three day tour as George McGovern prepares to join. Joseph Grandmaison notes talks with backers of John Lindsay, who exited the race after poor Wisconsin showing. Lester Ralph signals possible McGovern leanings. Pierre Salinger cites McGovern’s Wisconsin showing, while Muskie is viewed as strong in New England. Wilbur Mills and Shirley Chisholm campaign in Boston with Mills planning two weeks in the state. Chisholm urges women’s political role amid calls for reform.
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Brian Donlevy Dies at 69 in Hollywood
Hollywood actor Brian Donlevy died at age 69 after a career spanning three decades. An Irish native raised in Wisconsin, he starred in Beau Geste and What Price Glory, often portraying military brass. He served briefly at Annapolis and was twice married, with a daughter Judy from his first marriage. He entered hospital in March for an undisclosed illness.
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Wis
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Judy
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Bela Lugos
Motion Picture County Hospital
Quechee Lakes wins federal dredge approval for pond project
Quechee Lakes Corp a Windsor County developer says it has federal permission to dredge Dewey Mills Pond within its development A teller from Col Frank Baln US Army Corps of Engineers confirms federal approval but cites a prior communications breakdown The corps cleared the plan at a recent conference in which state officials and the firm participated open access to the public and environmental protection were required for approval
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Quebec
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Quebee Lakes
Dewey Mills Pond
Pleae Bain
Bain
Waltham,Mass
Dewey Pond
Quebec Lakes
Third murder trial rejected in Vermont Supreme Court
Charles Barrett, twice convicted for the knife slaying of Clifton Coombs in Enosburg, lost his bid for a third trial as the Vermont Supreme Court upheld the lower court verdict. The court rejected Barrett’s claim the prosecution lacked sufficient malice proof for a second degree murder verdict. Medical testimony noted about 50 wounds on Coombs and that many chest wounds occurred after death.
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Coombay
Rutland Hospital rate hike approved by Vermont board
MONTPELIER UPI The Vermont Health Services Advisory Board approved increased rates for Rutland Hospital with no conditions. Secretary William Cowles Jr said the panel would require additional information to justify figures in some areas and cap hikes at 8 percent above Medicare costs. Jobless rate holds steady in Vermont at 7.3 percent, unchanged from a year ago, per the state Department of Employment Security.
Venereal disease concerns rise in Troy Rensselaer County
Health officials warn of a near epidemic level of venereal disease with gonorrhea cases up 300 percent in 1971 from 1970. 260 cases in 1971 vs 85 in 1970, with three undetected for each reported case. Syphilis also rising. officials urge patients to name contacts. In Albany, SUNY Chancellor Boyer announces a four month study on year round operation.
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Troy — Rensselaer
Gordon A. Hacie
Albany
State University of New York
SUNY
Ernest L. Boyer
Boyer
Tax dispute to be settled by state on North Adams relief funds
In North Adams the state tax commissioner will settle a dispute between the Redevelopment Authority and City Tax Collector Henry Callan over 1971 taxes. Callan billed 45000 while the authority says only 17000 due for torn down buildings. In Pittsfield the school board voted to extend the student smoking policy to year end, despite earlier criticism. North Adams and area phone calls will become toll free May 2, expanding Pownal’s area by 10000 customers while basic rates stay. Also Pittsfield warns that 1971 water bills unpaid will trigger shutoffs for about 500 owners.
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Pownal
Williamstown
Stamford
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