Suspects held nine days in jail over quinine cocaine claim
New Haven police confirmed that the $250,000 worth of alleged cocaine seized in raids was medicinal quinine. Chief Biagio DiLieto said charges were quashed after a toxologist’s report, though four men remained jailed nine days before release on bond. The case drew criticism from the Connecticut Civil Liberties Union aboutPossible detentions.
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New Haven
State Correctional Center
Whalley Avenue
Robert Ferguson
Money will dominate 1972 General Assembly
Montpelier reports say the 1972 General Assembly will focus on the budget, with aides to Gov. Deane Davis noting the key question is who gets how much. Officials also discuss a $130 million general fund, no broad tax hikes, and a new budgeting method assigning revenues to department heads.
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General Assembly
Peter Martin
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Highway youth driving fatalities rise. call for probationary licensing
The National Transportation Safety Board reports 17,700 youths aged 15 to 25 were killed in 1969, 7,400 more than if their rate matched drivers over 25. Youths, 21 percent of drivers, caused 34 percent of fatal crashes. Board urges 2 year probationary licensing under 21, improved instruction, and studies to prove driver education effectiveness.
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National Highway Safety Administration
San Francisco police station attack linked to arms theft plot
Investigators say the Ingleside Station Assault may be part of a conspiracy involving up to five suspects aiming to steal weapons from the armory. Sgt. John V. Young was killed and dispatcher Ellen Lipney wounded in a barrage of shotgun and pistol fire. A $10,000 reward was issued as authorities bolster security across city stations.
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Charles Ellis
John V. Young
Jeremiah Taylor
Park Station
Haight-Asbury
Charles Barca
Ingleside
Sgt. Young
Ellen Lipney
Triple standard by U S charged for N H Sweeps
New Hampshire Sweepstakes Director Edward J Powers claims the state faces double and triple standards from the federal government. He seeks a federal court ruling in Concord on dissemination of Sweeps information. He argues the public is entitled to information about the program while noting publishing results is barred locally but allowed in other states.
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UPI
New Hampshire
Edward J. Powers
Powers
Concord
Vernon plant could avert winter power shortage in Vermont
Rutland dispatch reports L Douglas Meredith president of VELCO warned that Vermont may face a power shortage this winter unless the Vernon Vernon Vernon Yankee Nuclear Power Corp plant comes online. He said peak demand reaches 820 megawatts with 233 from Vernon nearly complete and that outside sources would be impractical to cover the shortfall. Utilities across New England could also be short without Vernon Yankee. The Atomic Energy Commission is reviewing Vernon’s operating license amid environmental court delays that could push operation back as much as a year.
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Steventon Eyes Vermont House Majority Leader Post
Rep Joseph Steventon of Rochester says he may again seek the Vermont House majority leader role. He notes GOP pressure to challenge John Grenier of Waterbury, who won the post last January amid criticism that he is overly influenced by Gov Deane C Davis. House Speaker Walter Kennedy suggests a January vote to decide leadership. Grenier says he was elected for two sessions and need not face re election.
Northfield Denies Pollution Charges In Major Fish Kill
In Vermont District Court Northfield officials denied water pollution charges tied to a fish kill in Dog River last month. The case, led by State's Attorney Kimberly Cheney, alleges the Northfield sewage plant discharged poisons without a permit and awaits a jury trial date set by Acting District Judge Sten Liam. Also in Vermont news Goddard College appeals for housing as students return, and a 19 year old from New Orleans receives a suspended sentence for marijuana possession amid related arrests.
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David Bleker
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Vermont
Edward Costello
Kennedy youth laid to rest after Bradford fire
Funeral services were held Monday for 17 year old Jeffrey Scott Kennedy youngest child of House Speaker Walter Kennedy R Chelsea He died Friday in a Bradford fire and his death was ruled accidental by investigators residents mourn the loss of the Kennedy family in Oklahoma City Chelsea community expresses grief
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Walter Kennedy
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Steven Joyce
Corinth man dies in home fire
Corinth resident Longin Ross, 76, died Monday when a blaze destroyed his residence in Corinth. Authorities reported the fatal fire and ongoing investigation into the cause.
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Longin Ross
Price hikes seen at Schaghticoke and NY State Fair tickets
Tickets for the New York State Fair in Syracuse and Schaghticoke Fair opening later this week will rise from last year despite Nixon administration price freeze orders. Schaghticoke general admission adult tickets climb to 1.50, grandstand seats up 50 cents. children's admission and car charges unchanged. In Troy, residents pressure officials to raze several state owned, vermin infested buildings slated for demolition to clear the North South Arterial, with demolition set to start in September and tenants remaining until then.
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Syracuse
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Two teens die in single car crash on Henderson Road
In Clarksburg on Henderson Road a Friday night crash killed Mary Ellen Scarbo 16, sister of Patrolman Scarbo, and Judith Horsfall 15 of North Adams died hours later at Albany Medical Center. Daniel Scarbo 19 and Bruce Whitman 16 injured. Whitman critical.
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