Abernathy likens Nixon to Hitler in law and order flare
In Boston Ralph David Abernathy denounces Nixon administration rhetoric as Nazi style. He criticizes space spending, calls for action to free Bobby Seale and Panthers, warns of violence, and urges Agnew to distribute bread, not moon rocks.
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Alabama
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Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Boston Theological Institute
University of Massachusetts
Connecticut
Bobby G. Seale
New Haven
Conn
Seale
New York
Russia
U.S. Supreme Court
Senate
Agnew
White House Denounces Invasion of Cambodia
The White House called Communist military actions in Cambodia a foreign invasion of a neutral country and suggested new U S aid may be possible. officials noted any assistance would likely avoid American advisers on the ground. Cambodia reported 400 to 500 troops entered Angrassom and threatened a key highway toward the South Vietnamese frontier.
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UPI
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Nixon
Lon Nol
State Department
U.S
Ronald L. Ziegler
Nicon
Ziegler
Robert J. McCloskey
Phnom Penh
Angrassom
Vermont Green Up praised by national volunteer leader
Governor Deane C. Davis received a telegram from Charles Bud Wilkinson head of the National Center for Voluntary Action praising Vermont for Green Up efforts. He noted 75,000 volunteers cleared 600 truckloads of litter in three hours despite bad weather, highlighting volunteer spirit and future potential.
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Weather outlook clears today with mild, 60s forecast
Gradual clearing is expected this morning followed by a fair and warmer afternoon with temperatures in the 60s. Tonight will be fair and cooler, and Sunday looks to remain mild and fair.
Chiang Ching-Kuo Survives assassination attempt in New York
A Formosan dissident, Peter Huang, fired at Chiang Ching-Kuo as he entered the Plaza Hotel to speak. New York Detective James Ziede tackled Huang, saving Chiang as the gun went off, narrowly missing the Nationalist leader. Huang and an accomplice were arrested. security and officials reacted with calm as dissidents protested nearby.
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UPI
Chiang Ching-Kuo
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
Peter Huang
World United Formosans For Independence
Formosa
Huang
Henry Suarez
State Department
Ziede
Tzu Tza Cheng
West 54Th Street
Far East America
Aiken Opposes U S Cambodian Involvement
UPI report from Putney notes Senator George D. Aiken ranking on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voiced strong opposition to expanding U S fighting in Cambodia. He urged withdrawal from Southeast Asia and opposed any U S military aid to Cambodia, citing the Cambodians lack of capacity to use weapons and the risk of wider U S involvement. He awaited Secretary Rogers testimony before final judgment on the White House statement.
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Putney
UPI
George D. Aiken
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
Cambodia
White House
William P. Rogers
Foreign Relations Committee
South Vietnam
Aiken
Southeast Asia
Daylight Time changes bring March clock shift and debates
Washington reports the Uniform Time Act of 1966 standardizes DST across the nation with automatic observance except where states opt out. Only Arizona Hawaii and Michigan stay on Standard Time. Fall back occurs Sunday Oct 25. DST supporters include railroads airlines and farmers favoring longer daylight. some places like Point Barrow Alaska experience extreme daylight.
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UPI
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Michigan
Point Barrow
Alaska
United States
From Theory to Reality A New Deal for Dropouts Bennington Program
In Bennington a new dropout initiative named the Bennington Program won official backing from Mt. Anthony Union High School board and state and federal funders. The plan targets 30 low income students with a work study travel oriented curriculum combining camping, external experiences, and extended supervision to reengage youths at risk of dropping out. A 17 member advisory council will oversee it with the local board holding veto power and a 20,169 dollar school board contribution alongside 45,000 federal funds and 10,000 state funds. The program envisions an eight to one student teacher ratio and a two year maximum per participant, integrating educators, businesses, higher education, and community groups into a unified environment akin to a youth development model.
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Ralph Wright
Gregory Scotten
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Wright
Social Studies Department
Greg
Scotten
Governor’s Committee On Children and Youth
U.S. Department of Education
Tom Davis
State Office of Economic Opportunity
Daniel Holland
OSO
OEO
Harvey Scribner
Charles Keir
Paul Fairfield
Scribner
Munity
Lee Bennington
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