Harvard scholars clash over Pentagon Papers history merits
At the American Historical Association meeting in New York, three Harvard professors called the Pentagon Papers a poor history while Daniel Ellsberg insisted they illuminate why Vietnam policy failed. Brookings’ Gelb defended the 47 volume work. Ellsberg and others argued it falls short but helps explain actions. Cambridge reports note Rhodes Scholars proposal for women. separate notes mention Gelb’s remarks and trial setup for MIT researcher Elisberg.
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Historians Debate Kennedys Study on Vietnam War
Ellsberg praised the papers as an invaluable first step toward history and a basic guideline for many articles and books on U S involvement in Vietnam. Gelb argued the historians judged the work out of context while noting the study offers important context about U S entry and exit from the war. In Wolverhampton, Bert Tester and his wife Louise discovered their Golden Wedding trip arrived a year early as the real anniversary falls in December 1972.
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Doria Runs as Vermont Independent on Major-Scale Reform
Anthony N. Doria of South Royalton, head of Royalton College, argues his Vermont Independent party reflects a majority view. He cites payroll growth, bureaucracy, and welfare work incentives, pledges 11 platform items, and calls for education access free of family disruption, police respect, and strict law order. He supports Vietnam withdrawals, aid to India, and Israel borders back to 1948.
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Dayan warns real war threat in Mideast
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Dayan said the chance of another war in the Middle East is very real and Egypt must take a concrete step toward peace to prove its intentions. He noted Egypt will not reveal true plans and urged political moves rather than continued armed conflict.
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Environmental Board adopts interim land capability plan
The Vermont Environmental Board approved an interim plan guiding land use decisions under the 1970 Development Control Act. It sets five policies to shape approvals by districts, emphasizing avoidance of environmental or historical damage, steep slopes, flooding areas, and preservation of agricultural forestry and recreational uses, with scenic and aesthetic considerations noted. Gov. Davis must approve before effective, with later plans also needing state board, governor, and legislative consent.
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Crackdown on drunk drivers spreads across states
New York report outlines the impact of drunk driving with 28,000 deaths and 800,000 accidents last year, driving up insurance costs and hospitalizations. It notes rising penalties, including Virginia’s model and calls for harsher habitual offender laws, including possible lifetime license revocation and 1 to 5 year sentences.
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Annual assault on Grand Teton Mountain by Petzoldt team
Lander Wyoming January plan recounts Paul Petzoldt leading 23 climbers from the National Outdoor Leadership School to attack Grand Teton, testing new cold weather gear and winter ecosystem conservation. Stage ascent aims for 11,000 to 12,000 feet before a final push as weather allows.
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Vermont law on education aid under review by AG
Vermont Representative William Orcutt urged Attorney General James Jeffords to rule on the legality of the state education aid formula that ties funding to local property tax. He favors a uniform statewide property tax and seeks a prompt decision to guide 1972 legislative work. A separate panel recommended higher state park fees for out of staters, with Vermont residents paying the same or discounted rates.
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Vermont Foundries to Close Amid Bills and Pollution Rules
Vermont Foundries Inc. of Springfield voted to cease operations with a bankruptcy petition planned in Burlington. About 200 workers face an uncertain future as pollution law changes take effect January 1, while the company cites a weak business climate.
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Albany Abortion Law Limits Clinic to Licensed Hospitals
Albany County lawmakers approved a local law restricting abortion operations to licensed and accredited hospitals after learning Westchester residents seek to open a clinic in downtown Albany. Two Republicans opposed, contending potential unconstitutionality. Mechanicville District receives first retroactive teacher pay ruling with supplemental checks before year end. typical individual amounts around $200.
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Funeral planned for Marine Cpl. Horace W. Clark
Down in Berkshire funeral services are planned for Marine Cpl. Horace W. Clark 19 of Pine Street found stabbed to death near a junkyard in Wilmington California on Sunday. Police have no leads in the murder of the Pittsfield native who had Christmas leave. Clark's stepfather Peter Figiel of Ludlow awaits trial in Hamden County on manslaughter for the death of Clark's mother Catherine last April. Police say Figiel forced her to stay in the cellar for three weeks on wine. she died shortly after.
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North Adams Councillor Lilly Honored for 50 Years Service
Retiring council member James M. Lilly received an engraved desk set from the North Adams City Council on Tuesday night to recognize five decades of public service. The desk set plaque notes his roles as city councillor mayor public works commissioner school committeeman and constable.
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State agency plans 3000 acres in Housatonic wetland buy
The state Division of Fisheries and Game plans a $5 million program to acquire wetland acreage in the Housatonic River Valley. Officials Wednesday gave no firm figures but estimated about 3,000 acres.
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