Civil Rights Lawyers Protests Timidity at Justice Dept
A group of Negro interns joined staff lawyers in the Justice Department Civil Rights Division to protest the Nixon administration s approach to civil rights. The act was framed as a demand for stronger federal action and enforcement, signaling broader discontent within the department over policy and pace.
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Atty
Jerris Leonard
South
Leonard
John N. Mitchell
California White House
Department of Justice
Nixon
Brownell Report Said Fabrication in Vermont Politics
Montpelier Vermont authorities call a Brownell report fabrication as rumors swirl about Jonathan Brownell potential appointment as public safety commissioner. Governor Davis aide Elbert Moulton denies Brownell interest and delays any decision. The piece also covers civil rights discontent from Negro interns at the Justice Department and protests over police brutality prosecutions amid Nixon administration policies.
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Davis
Public Safety
Erwin Alexander
Shirley Temple Black to join U N delegation in New York
President Nixon picks Shirley Temple Black the former child star as a principal representative to the United Nations for the upcoming General Assembly opening Sept 16 in New York. She joins ambassadors Yost Buffum Fascell and Whalley with Secretary Rogers chairing the delegation.
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UPD
Nixon
Shirley Temple Black
U. S
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New York
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Charles W. Yost
United Nations
William B. Buffum
Rep
Dante B. Fascell
Dfla
J. Irvin Whalley
R-Pa
Riehle To Head New Vt. Agency
Theodore Riehle of South Burlington will head a new Vermont planning and community services agency created by executive order next week by Gov. Deane C. Davis. Riehle, hired as central planning director in January, will lead with two deputies and six division chiefs, reporting to the governor. No new jobs or operating costs are expected, Davis said.
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Thomas Davis
Office of Economic Opportunity
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Elbert Moulton
Britain to give 600000 for Northern Ireland violence victims
British Home Secretary James Callaghan announced a 600000 aid package for Northern Ireland victims after four hours of talks with regional leaders. A joint statement outlined plans to create a grievances inquiry mechanism and a community relations board with equal Protestant and Catholic representation, amid ongoing tensions.
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UPI
James Callaghan
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Not So Warm Partly Cloudy Day Forecast
Partly cloudy and mild today with a chance of a thundershower this afternoon and a high near 80. Tonight remains partly cloudy and mild. Sunday will be fair and warmer with potential for another afternoon thundershower.
Arabs Hijack TWA Jet in Damascus After Bombing Cockpit
An Arab couple hijacked TWA flight 840 from Los Angeles to Tel Aviv, diverted to Damascus, and detonated a cockpit bomb after evacuating 111 passengers. 14 Israelis aboard included Prof. Shomlo Samueloff. Hijackers were identified as PFLP members, with Cairo monitoring linking a PLO stance. Secretary Rogers condemned the piracy as the year’s 41st hijack.
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Syria
UPI
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Shomlo Samueloff
Hebrew University
Jerusalem
U.S
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William P. Rogers
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Cairo
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Israel
Los Angeles
New York
Athens
Ben Carter
Civilization on Wheels Has Its Limitations
Dozens of people were overcome by carbon monoxide fumes when about 1300 car engines were started simultaneously in the Boston Common underground garage. Police rescued at least 20, with 25 sent to hospitals. all released after treatment as part of a 30,000 crowd attending a rock concert above.
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Boston
UPI
Boston Common
Volpe Urges Caution Over Holiday Weekend
United Press International reports motorists flood highways for Labor Day weekend with up to 725 deaths, 29,000 injuries, and 1.725 thousand fatalities projected. Transport Secretary Volpe asks extra caution as state patrols mobilize nationwide. NSC cites seat belt impact and safety campaigns amid holiday travel.
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National Safety Council
John A. Volpe
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Safety Council
Howard Pyle
NSC
San Francisco
Bennington schools launch 28 week teacher training program
North Bennington Elementary and Prospect School will run a full year training program funded by EPDA. Eight college graduates will train to gain Vermont teaching certification, observing two distinct approaches, with rotations between the two schools and master teachers guiding instruction.
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Prospect School
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Guilford
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Robert Kellogg
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Commissioner of Education
Harvey B. Scribner
North Bennington Elementary School
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