AAAS to Probe Use of Defoliation Chemicals
The American Association for the Advancement of Science will study the effects of widespread plant killing chemicals used in Vietnam. Dr. Matthew Meselson of Harvard will organize a yearlong investigation funded up to 50 thousand dollars. The probe follows concerns from scientists about chemical and biological warfare and potential birth defects from agents like 245T and 34D.
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AAAS
Boston
UPS
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Matthew Meselson
Harvard
Vietnam
Association
Committee On Council Affairs
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Walter Orr Roberts
Meselson
America
Chicago Riot Trial Resumes as Hoffman Returns to Stand
Yippie leader Abbie Hoffman is set to resume testimony in the Chicago Seven riot conspiracy trial after a pneumonia illness. Mayor Richard J. Daley, subpoenaed as a potential witness, is expected to testify regarding city permits and police conduct during the 1968 Democratic National Convention, while defense lawyers press the theory that officials orchestrated the protests by denying permits.
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Chicago
UPI
Abbie Hoffman
Hoffman
Richard J. Daley
William M. Kunstler
Leonard I. Weinglass
Daley
Train Deaths In Hong Kong Toll Rises
Hong Kong records twelve deaths from train encounters during fiscal 1968, highlighting a rising fatality trend as public safety measures face scrutiny amid rapid transit expansion.
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Hong Kong
UPI
Trend Setters for Pure Water in Area Contracts
The state Pure Waters Authority advances with Troy and Amsterdam in a $10,757,628 sewer treatment contract in Amsterdam, plus a $480,000 loan already issued. The authority lists 21 municipalities under contract for over $46 million in pollution control while facing local resistance to a proposed landfill site for Troy after a pure waters study in North Greenbush and Poestenkill.
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Troy
North Greenbush
Poestenkill
Vermont Governor Back at Work After Snowbound Trip
Vermont Governor Davis returned to Montpelier after a seven hour trip from Framingham Massachusetts aided by a state police relay system. He plans to deliver a state of the state address when the 1970 session opens January 7 and will seek a record 109 million dollar budget along with environment and reorganization messages in the first weeks. Agriculture Commissioner Eurich noted no major delays in an $8 million dairy settlement tied to a Supreme Court ruling on milk pricing. Senator George Aiken criticized the 1969 Tax Reform Act as aiding accountants and lawyers, saying it largely benefits the legal profession. A large section of the Patch Wagner Co foundry roof collapsed under snow weight in Rutland, leaving workers displaced pending repairs. The Vermont League of Cities and Towns will meet January 7 in Barre to review its legislative program for 1970.
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UPI
Davis
Statehouse
Framingham
Mass
Vermont
General Assembly
Edward Eurich
U.S. Supreme Court
Eurich
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Boston
Burlington
George Aiken
R-Vt
Accountants and Lawyers Public Relief
Senate Republicans
Senate
Development Department Careers Day
Aiken
Rutland
Patch-Wagner Co
Municipal League
Barre
Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Ko Die
AARNE
New York
Albany
Alan D. Miller
Arthur E. Green
Department of Mental Hygiene
Miller
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Pittsfield
Jerry Sklar
Ken Whitmore, Inc
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State Department of Natural Resources
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Riggs Center
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