Seven Cleared of Conspiracy in Riot Case
CHICAGO UP I reports the Chicago Seven were all cleared of conspiring to incite riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Five defendants were convicted of crossing state lines to incite riots, including Dellinger Hoffman Rubin Davis Hayden. Froines and Weiner were acquitted on all charges. Judge Hoffman jailed the seven over the weekend, with appeals planned and contempt sentences held for May 4.
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Leonard I. Weinglass
Julius J. Hoffman
David T. Dellinger
Abbie Hoffman
Jerry Rubin
Rennie Davis
Tom Hayden
Hoffman
Daley views verdict as vindication in Chicago Seven case
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley hailed the verdict as vindication of his handling of the 1968 street disorders. Abbie Hoffman’s attorney called it an outrage and a terrible compromise, while Hoffman and Anita Hoffman pledged to dance on their graves and blamed the prosecution for stoking violence. Kunstler said he will appeal, and Rep. Cramer labeled the convictions a body blow to rioters and anarchy.
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Richard J. Daley
William M. Kunstler
Anita Hoffman
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U.S. District Court
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Federal Building
William C. Cramer
Rola
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Three Jurors Held Out for Acquittal in Chicago Seven Trial
The Chicago Tribune reports three of ten women jurors initially sought acquittal for all seven defendants. After five months and reviewing 20,000 pages of testimony at the Palmer House, the jury returned a verdict: five defendants guilty of crossing state lines to incite riots, while all seven were found not guilty of conspiracy. Jurors were exhausted after the long deliberation.
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Labor Eyes More Wage Demands
In Miami Beach AFLCIO leaders reject Nixon plea for restraint and outline a plan to press for higher wage gains to offset the rising cost of living. President Meany blames inflation on business profits and urges management to hold prices. Union reports note prices rise faster than wages, with CPI up 6.1 percent in 1968.
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George Meany
Meany
Massachusetts Panel Recommends State Aid for Private Schools
A Massachusetts select committee, created by Gov. Sargent and led by William Saltonstall, urged immediate direct state aid to private colleges and universities to offset a potential $140 million deficit by 1980. The plan calls for $20 million in 1972 73 rising to $25 million by 1975 76, with aid distributed via a college grant formula.
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Boston
UPS
Francis W. Sargent
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William G. Saltonstall
McCormack Wins Confidence Vote From Democrats
Speaker John W. McCormack wins a 192 to 23 confidence vote from the House Democrats amid calls by younger liberals to modify the seniority system. The caucus also faces pushback on funding and the rising cost of higher education as a 10 month study on Massachusetts private colleges warns of deficits up to $50 million by 1975-76 and more by 1980-81.
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UPI
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House
Jerome R. Waldie
D-Calif
McCormack
Democratic Study Group
Massachusetts
Reserve Board Head Predicts No Recession
Washington reports Arthur F. Burns forecasts for 1970 a cooling inflation trend with sluggish business, higher unemployment, and a housing slump, but no recession. He expects a gradual easing of tight money policy and lower interest rates later in the year, without specifying timing.
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Philippine apology over embassy attack sparks protests
The Philippines apologized for Wednesday's attack on the U.S. Embassy amid anti American sentiment. U S Ambassador Byroade filed a strong protest over police delays and 1 000 students who vandalized the building. The incident left 23 injured and the embassy damaged.
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Philippines
U.S. Marine
Manila Bay
B52 Bombers Resume Missions in Vietnam
Saigon reports the United States resumed B52 missions in Vietnam with 19 American KIA and nine wounded in four helicopter crashes. A theater bombing in Da Lat killed 10 Vietnamese and wounded 43, as B52s returned to strike guerrilla concentrations in the Seven Sisters range and the Central Highlands. Casualty tallies show wide Allied losses and heavy Vietnamese casualties amid ongoing fighting near Saigon and Da Lat.
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Da_ Lat
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