Marijuana lingers in humans for over a week experts say
Government researchers report that Delta-9-THC and its metabolites persist in the human body for more than eight days after use. The study by Dr. Julius Axelrod and colleagues at the National Institute of Mental Health used volunteers aged 18 to 22 and found accumulation in tissues with chronic use.
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Supreme Court asked to overturn libel ruling in Roy case
United States Supreme Court petition argues New Hampshire ruling finding Drew Pearson libeled Alphonse Roy in a 1960 Monitor Patriot column should be overturned. The High Court is urged to apply Times v. Sullivan to Roy, asserting lack of malice and that Roy was a public figure.
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Plan proposes state take over Vermont high schools
Rep elect Emory Hebard of Glover will introduce legislation to shift all financial responsibility and control of public secondary schools to the state while local districts would run elementary schools. The plan would fund high schools from state sales and income taxes with no local property tax support, and follows earlier attempts three years ago. Republican Rep Benjamin Gould of Vergennes backs a similar proposal.
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Tea industry pays Boston for 1773 party
The tea industry admitted responsibility for Boston Harbor pollution from the 1773 Boston Tea Party. Superior Tea and Coffee Co of Chicago sent Mayor Kevin White a payment of 41 pounds 15 shillings 1 pence, about 100 dollars, to help fund harbor cleanup, though officials note the sum is small and can barely cover the work.
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Union fined for violation of J and L picketing injunction
Local 218 of the United Electrical Workers Union faces a 5000 dollar fine due by January 15 or its leaders face 90 days in jail for contempt of a Springfield court order restricting picketing at the Jones and Lamson plant. Eight members were fined 50 to 200 dollars each. The judge made the temporary injunction permanent and ordered damages of 520 dollars to be paid to Jones and Lamson. Union lawyers will appeal.
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Deane C. Davis
Montpelier
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Vermont Workers Split Aim For Bargaining Voice
In Montpelier dissident welfare workers press for a bargaining unit while VSEA and Social Welfare Commissioner Betit defend policy authority. A questionnaire shows 218 of 294 workers say Alan Hood does not speak for them on policy or communications. In unemployment news, Vermont's rate climbs to 5.2 percent, highest since April 1965, with St. Albans at 10.2 percent and White River Junction at 1.7.
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Vermont reapportionment board opens study on Senate shifts
MONTPELIER UPI The Legislative Apportionment Board begins work to draft reapportionment recommendations for the Vermont Senate after the 1970 census could trigger a seventh seat in the Chittenden Grand Isle district. The board must report by Feb 1. STOWE UPI Rep Giles W Dewey announces candidacy forHouse majority leader challenging Rep John Grenier in the Vermont Legislature.
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Lawsuit challenges New York offtrack betting law
Saratoga Harness Racing Inc. and Rensselaer County sue in Albany County Supreme Court to overturn New York State offtrack betting law. Abortion totals for four months: 22 415 in New York City and 11 760 elsewhere. Tri-City area digs out after a 13 inch snowfall closing schools and hindering Christmas shopping.
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Berkshire land dispute and housing plans in Adams area
Adams selectmen seek to return Mount Greylock Reservation land to the town for development with support from the Adams Taxpayers Association. Proposals include tax on state land and recreational use debates as local groups push for quicker development. In Lenox, Jack A. Eisenbach buys 40 acres for low income housing worth 82000 dollars with plans for 200 units on nearby Churchill Street. In Pittsfield, racing car Chaparrel 21 driven by Jim Hall is banned by CSI for Lexan body work. Berkshire planning commission to study a 200 million pumped storage hydro project proposed by Northeast Utilities in Sheffield or Falls Village Conn.
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