Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday Across Nation
Washington UPI reports that on Sunday February 23 most of the United States will switch to Daylight Saving Time by advancing clocks one hour in the spring and falling back in autumn. The article notes the practice as a simple yearly adjustment.
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Fort Wayne
South Bend
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Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Leontief backs oil tariff suit urging study and proof
Nobel economist Wassily Leontief files an affidavit in Washington challenging Ford’s oil import tariff plan. He warns of major, lasting economic effects and calls for thorough investigation, with arguments set for Friday. Rhode Island and Minnesota considerations loom in the suit.
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UPI
Wassily Leontief
Ford
Harvard University
U.S
Washington
Leontief
United States
Rhode Island
Julius C. Michaelson
Minnesota
Portugal's MFA names itself permanent government body
In Lisbon the Armed Forces Movement declared itself a permanent part of government, signaling ongoing intervention beyond the legislature. Spokesmen offered few specifics, as civilian parties would be consulted before formal ratification. The move alarms opponents who fear reduced civilian authority. Elections for a constituent assembly are set for April 12 to draft a presidential style system.
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Lisbon
UPI
Armed Forces Movement
Portugal
MFA
Legislative Assembly
Francisco da’ Costa Gomes
Ancient Indian burial ground unearthed in Glastonbury Connecticut
A sewer project in Glastonbury reveals a 3 500 year old Indian burial ground with arrowheads spearpoints and cremated bones. University of Connecticut archeologist confirms age and significance while locals and amateur archeologists weigh the find against a Windsor discovery from 1973.
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Glastonbury, Conn
UPI
Glastonbury
University of Connecticut
Douglas Jordan
Roncari Industries Inc
Charles Rignall
Albert Morgan
The
Archeological Society of Connecticut
Cooke
Kowalsky
Windsor
Three Boston hospitals to continue abortions
Three Boston hospitals say they will continue abortions after the manslaughter conviction of Dr. Kenneth Edelin. They vow to follow Supreme Court guidelines, with policies unchanged except for requiring extra care in cases where fetal viability is in question. Officials note tens of thousands of abortions yearly and pledge to treat life and mother safety per legal standards.
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UPI
Kenneth Edelin
Supreme Court
Louis Burke
Beth Israel Hospital
Boston City Hospital
Edelin
James King
Boston Hospital For Women
Burke
Boston City
Heeman Chie
Obstetrical-Gynecological Service
U.S. Supreme Court
Homans
Edelin lawyer to appeal conviction in abortion case
Boston doctor Kenneth C. Edelin faces a possible 20 year sentence after being found guilty of manslaughter in a legal abortion. Attorney William P. Homans Jr. says they will file notice of appeal in Suffolk Superior Court arguing due process was violated and the act was not defined as a crime at the time of indictment.
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UPI
Suffolk Superior Court
William P. Homans Jr
Kenneth C. Edelin
Homans
Kennedy and Muskie push tougher wiretap guidelines
Senators Edward Kennedy and Edmund Muskie released a report after six days of hearings calling for statutory rules on all taps for national security, with the FBI sole user of electronic surveillance and stronger oversight by Judiciary and Foreign Relations Committees. They urge court orders for all wiretaps including national security ones.
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Washington
UPI
New England
Edmund Muskie
Dmaine
Edward
Kennedy
D-Mass
the. S
Congress
Executive Branch
Cyprus vessel faces oil spill woes near New Hampshire
The Cypriot 560 foot tanker Athenian Star, damaged by a storm, spilled about 10 000 gallons of home heating oil off the New Hampshire coast. The Coast Guard may pursue civil penalties up to 5000 dollars and possible fines up to 10000 dollars and one year in prison if reporting rules were violated. Hearings will decide civil liability and criminal actions, as the Star was held offshore after entering Portsmouth Harbor for repairs.
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Portsmouth
N.H
UPI
New Hampshire
Boston Harbor
Coast Guard
Daniel Riley
Riley
U.S
Hawaii dream vacation for dying teen Heidi Biggs
Heidi Biggs a 14 year old from Belleville Illinois who is dying of cancer enjoys a dream trip to Honolulu Hawaii Her days include a horseback ride shopping and time in the Waikiki surf despite her limited appetite and wheelchair She travels with her mother Lucille Biggs and is aided by donations from a worldwide fund and local volunteers The story notes her joy at the kindness of strangers and a planned arrival of her stepfather Randy Hillman
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UPI
Heidi Biggs
Waikiki Beach
Heidi
Lucille Biggs
Belleville
Ill
Ala Moana
Hawaii
Biggs
Waikiki
Mrs. Biggs
Randy Hillman
Bennington Banner Classified Advertising Rates
The Bennington Banner lists home delivery costs and subscription rates. Carriers and motor delivery cost 15 cents per day. 50 mile radius and Vermont rates: 3 months 9 dollars, 6 months 18 dollars, 1 year 36 dollars. Elsewhere in U S 3 months 9.75, 6 months 19.50, 1 year 39 dollars.
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Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
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Banner Publishing Corp
United Press National
New York Times News Co
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen Inc
Vermont
U.S
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