Danbury hunger strikers' suit dismissed by U S judge
UPI reports federal Judge M Joseph Blumenfeld dismissed the suit by Philip Berrigan and 10 other Danbury inmates who argued their constitutional rights were violated during a four week hunger strike. The decision upheld some transfers and parole decisions while dismissing others for failure to exhaust remedies.
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Martydon
U.S. District Court
M. Joseph Blumenfeld
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Daniel Berrigan
Danbury
Draft Board
Vermont candidate Doris Lake runs on utopian reform
Doris Lake of Brattleboro campaigns in Vermont's Jan. 7 special election for Congress with Liberty Union urging drastic tax reform, withdrawal from Vietnam, and expanded civil rights. She favors a guaranteed minimum income, opposes corporate tax breaks, and seeks greater citizen control while remaining pro volunteer military service. Her bid places her against Mallory O'Brien and Doria as she promotes a utopian, antiwar platform.
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Burlington
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Anthony Doria
Vermont Independent Party
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Lindsay to enter Wisconsin primary
John V. Lindsay arrived in Wisconsin to enter the April 4 primary with a blunt appeal to voters. The 50 year old New York mayor announced his candidacy and began a whirlwind tour from Cadett to Milwaukee, challenging the power centers of Washington and citing Wisconsin’s history of supporting independents as a special challenge.
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Indian Pakistan ceasefire clash labeled isolated incident
Indian officials described Tuesday’s firefight along the western front as an isolated incident not signaling a resumption of war. Five Indian soldiers died and 29 were wounded in the Ganganagar clash. six Pakistani troops were captured with one later dying. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi visited Srinagar, declaring India’s aim was not to weaken Pakistan. In Dhaka, Nazrul Islam urged release of Mujibur Rahman amid growing Awami League tensions.
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India
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Vermont budget delay and proposed tax cuts amid winter cold
Gov. Davis postpones his $131 million general fund budget briefing to Thursday due to a winter cold. The plan reportedly includes a $1 million income tax cut, $1 million more for social welfare, and $1.5 million for education, funded by $4 million unallocated and $1.5 million in extra revenues for 1973. Bernard Sanders praises demonstrators at the Liberty statue in a telegram to Vietnam Veterans Against the War. Richard Mallary calls for looser New England fuel oil import limits to ease home heating costs amid Nixon quotas.
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U.S
Indians in New York may wed under state law study
Albany Attorney General Lefkowitz said Indians in New York State may be legally married even if tribal ceremonies are used. Marriages before April 9 1957 are valid. those after require proof such as a license or affidavits. Blue laws challenge to reach New York Court of Appeals after Jan 3. Weston’s Dept Store wins direct appeal to full court. Schenectady teen Robert Perry died in a mock shootout. death ruled accidental by county medical examiner.
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New York State
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New York State Court of Appeals
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Robert Perry
Henry Damm
North Adams appoints Rowley as Economic Development coordinator
In Berkshire, 32 year old Charles A. Rowley former Sprague Electric administrator and Sears manager will start as Economic Development coordinator with an $8,000 annual salary funded for two years by the federal emergency employment program. He is a North Adams native and former Roper Research Center programmer at Williams College.
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Sprague Electric Co
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Joseph R. Bianco
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Roper Research Center
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