Justice Dept to Probe Black Panther Shootout Deaths
The Justice Department and a special federal grand jury will investigate the December 4 clash between Chicago police and Black Panther members. Attorney General Mitchell said officials aim to establish the true facts and whether federally protected rights were denied.
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John N. Mit
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Fred Hampton
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Illinois
Mark Clark
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West Side
State’s Attorney's
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Clark
Mitchell
Edward V. Hanrahan
Accused Newark Officials Plead Innocent to Charges
Newark officials and associates faced a 66 count indictment on extortion and tax evasion charges in a coordinated federal state drive against Mafia influence in New Jersey. Defendants including a reputed boss pleaded not guilty and bail terms were set, with further arrests anticipated after grand jury deliberations.
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UPI
Hugh J. Addonizio
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Addontzio
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Tony Boy
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Anthony Guillano
Addonizio
James Coolahan
ACLU seeks Montpelier City Hall access for all groups
William Mikell of Burlington told Montpelier officials the Vermont ACLU urges replacing a city hall ban on political groups with a rule that allows any group to meet there without regard to race religion or political viewpoint The hall hosted the Vermont New Party to discuss the Vietnam War prompting the resolution The ACLU does not plan legal action against the council
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ACLU
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Cold and cloudy with a chance of snow flurries
The forecast calls for cloudy skies and cold conditions with temperatures in the 20s and a 30 percent chance of snow. Temperatures fall to the low teens tonight with continued cold on Sunday and a chance of snow flurries.
Compromise Tax Bill Boosts Personal Exemption to 750
Washington negotiators approve a tax measure raising the personal exemption to 750 by 1973, with staged rises from 600 to 650 next July and 650 in 1971, 700 in 1972, then 750 thereafter. The plan seeks to secure a veto-proof revenue gain while expanding Social Security benefits and broadening tax relief for the poor and near poor.
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House
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Treasury
Charles E. Walker
Nixon Eases Blocks To U S China Trade
The Nixon administration announced partial easing of the U S embargo on China aimed at better relations with Beijing. Direct trade remains prohibited but foreign subsidiaries may trade nonstrategic goods abroad and U S firms can operate in third country markets with outside China made goods. American citizens may buy unlimited Chinese products for private use.
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William P. Rogers
Inside View Debates Nixon Disengagement in Vietnam
On the Inside an editorial argues Nixon is pursuing disengagement in Vietnam. Vivian Golbin reviews the Mt Anthony Christmas concert. Two MAUHS students report on an archeological expedition to Glastonbury. UPI Montpelier correspondent Charles Kerschner says it is smart to be young, Republican and conservative in the state capital.
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Vietnan
Vivian Golbin
Mt. Anthony
MAUHS
Glastonbur
UPI
Montpelier
Charles Kerschner
Cost of Living Rises Sharply in November 1969
The Labor Department reports a 0.5 percent jump in consumer prices in November 1969, with food clothing and housing costs driving the rise. The 5.8 percent 12 month increase marks the highest annual inflation since 1951, while earnings for production workers slip to $116.63 weekly as hours shorten.
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Nixon
Red Christmas Could Cost New England Ski Areas
Vermont and New Hampshire ski fields warn of up to $1 million in lost holiday business as late snow curtails trips and cancels plans. Sugarbush Valley Ski Area estimates 25 percent of annual gross tied to Christmas New Year when storms fail to provide snow. Ski 93 regions face $150,000 daily losses. payrolls linger as lifts sit idle. Killington and other resorts report mixed conditions with extensive manmade bases in place.
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Killington
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Mount Mansfield
Spruce Peak
Stowe
Mount Tom
Holyoke
Mass
Big Bromley
Manchester Center
Stratton Mountain
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