Suffrage anniversary sparks varied nationwide events
United Press International reports on the 53rd anniversary of women’s suffrage with diverse observances. In Georgia a feminist church service at Trinity Methodist. New York City protests at St Patrick’s Cathedral and outside the American Museum of Natural History. NOW chair Wilma Beall Heide comments on human liberation. Georgia Governor Carter proclaims Georgia Celebration for Women’s Suffrage Day. Los Angeles NOW honors Helen Reddy Shirley Chisholm Billie Jean King Olga Connelly with Great Goals awards.
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Atanta
Trinity Methodist Church
New York City
St Fatrick’s Cathedral
California
Connecticut
The
Nations Organization For Women (Now
New York
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Museu of Natural History
NOW
Women's Liberation Movement
Vernon
Conn
Wilma Beall Heide
Jimmy Carter
Chisholm
D-N.y
Billie Jean King
Olga Connelly
Food basket prices rise 12 dollars in July
UPI reports July sees a 0.8 percent rise in the annual cost of a typical food basket to 1529, driven by higher farm prices. The weekly equivalent reaches 29.21, up 24 cents from June, with farm values up 1.3 percent for July and middlemen charges up 5.0 percent year over year.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Laird Says Cambodia Talks Possible Amid US Talk
Washington reports Melvin Laird hints talks may be possible with opposing Cambodian factions and that negotiations could be worked out in the area. Senator Mansfield says Congress will bear blame if Lon Nol's government falls and the US has no remaining obligation there. Defense Secretary Schlesinger cites improved Lon Nol forces after bombing paused. Pets in Marin County urged to be vaccinated for rabies by Dr. C J Peetz of the Animal Medical Care Foundation.
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UPI
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ABC
Issues and Answers
CBS News
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NBC
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Calif
C.J. Peetz
Animal. Medical Care Foundation
Marin County
Peetz
European leaders urge delaying Nixon visit to next year
European officials say Nixon should postpone his planned Europe trip until next year as talks to shape a new Atlantic relationship are not ready. They cite disarray over foreign policy, unresolved U S trade issues, and distrust over U S aims amid Watergate.
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UPL
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Henry A. Kissinger
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Kissinger
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Copenhagen
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France
Hixon
Britain
West Germany
America
Town recreation programs pause in Bennington as season ends
The Bennington Recreation Department has ended most programs with final sessions held. Gymnastics will resume when school starts, and several activities including handball, open basketball, summer league basketball, hiking, field hockey, volleyball, learn to swim, drama, tennis, track, archery and the playgrounds are closed by late August. The swim team remains active with meets planned. Yeo Ball for younger children ends August 28.
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Bennington
Letithe
Tenney
Vermont public meetings lined up for the week
Vermont officials schedule hearings and sessions across the state from Monday through Friday. Actions include the Pollution Abatement Authority in Burlington, Board of Education sessions in Montpelier and Stowe, the Public Service Board hearings on Washington Electric Cooperative and Mt Mansfield Co, Highway and Environmental Board meetings in Montpelier, a House Government Operations Committee session in Wallingford, a news conference with Gov Salmon in Colchester, and a fair appearance in Essex Junction and Barre.
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Holiday Inn
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Akeley Memorial Building
Stowe
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Highway Board
State Environmental Board
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Green Mountain Meadows
Odyssey Enterprises
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Wallingford
Thomas F. Salmon
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Vermont Educational Television
Colchester
Essex Junction
Board of Historic Sites
Pavilion
Washington County
Barre
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