Young Kennedy describes hijacking experience as fantastic
Joseph P. Kennedy III, freed by Arab commandos who hijacked a Lufthansa flight with 172 aboard, called the ordeal fantastic. He recalled calm passengers, a smiling hijacker greeting him, and a later shake by a hijacker during the chaos as authorities moved passengers after learning his identity. He said one hijacker struck him briefly but he was not seriously injured.
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Nobel winner Wald visits POWs in North Vietnam
Nobel laureate Dr George Wald said POWs in North Vietnam reported humane treatment and warm meals during captivity. He cited two downed pilots in Hanoi as privately interviewed and criticized U S claims about withheld names while returning 86 letters from prisoners to families.
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Campaign Trail Stirs with Muskie Wallace Support
Standing ovations greet presidential hopefuls in Chicago and Atlanta as Muskie appeals for party unity before the national convention while Wallace lashes busing in school desegregation. McGovern aide criticizes early nomination. Chisholm backs Florida primary, Lind says Sacramento rally. Nixon, McGovern top CA primary ballots as March 7 NH first primary looms.
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Spock sues to speak at Quonset Point base
Dr Benjamin Spock and Linda Jenness sue Defense Secretary Laird and base officials over denial of permission to address service members at Quonset Point Naval Air Station Rhode Island The suit seeks 10000 damages and base access with the plaintiffs arguing bases restrict servicemen voting rights and political campaigning The Defense Department declined comment citing ongoing litigation
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Government Motives Questioned in Harrisburg Seven Prosecution
Ramsey Clark, former attorney general, publicly challenged the government's motive in the Harrisburg Seven case. The defendants including Rev. Philip Berrigan face charges over plans to kidnap Kissinger, disrupt heating in Washington, and vandalize draft boards to protest the Vietnam War. The trial centers on letters between Berrigan and Sister Elizabeth McAlister and the handling of evidence by prison officials.
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Prison Breakout Ends With Three Captured In Bay State
Three of four inmates who escaped from Middlesex County House of Correction were captured near U S 3 after sawing through a cell, tying a hook to an extension cord, and escaping onto the roof. John Masterson Dexter Gilchrist and Louis Perez were taken into custody. Dennis Paul remained at large. A jail spokesman noted Perez suffered an epileptic seizure upon arrest and was treated at St Johns Hospital in Lowell.
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Vermont news brief: power hike planned and school closings
Vermont Public Service Board hears Burlington Light Department needs a higher rate to avert a half million dollar deficit, with a decision hoped by April 1. Lyndon votes to close Red Village School, keeping Squabble Hollow open for another year amid dwindling one room schools. Fire in Morrisville devastates the downtown block, one man killed. Granby man dies from a snowmobile crash in New Hampshire. Middlebury College biology gets a 30000 NSF grant. Vermont unemployment rises to 7.6 percent last week.
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Troy Council and manager inch closer after closed session
After a four hour closed meeting Troy City Council and City Manager Ralph DeSantis reached a closer common ground though tensions lingered. Mayor Connally said no ouster was discussed and another informal session is planned. In Albany the state lottery cut prices and prizes, moving to weekly drawings and boosting total sales above five million in 50 cent play.
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Berkshire probe on Turner Enterprises injunction breach
Pittsfield and North Adams items report the state attorney general will investigate Glenn Turner Enterprises Inc for possible contempt of a January injunction over moving records and assets out of state. The firm shifts New England and New York operations from its East and Elm base to Kerkhankson New York. Codman Co Inc of Boston is named developer of a twin cinema at Main and Ashland, with NARA citing parking and freight-loading plan shortcomings as obstacles to a seven acre downtown redevelopment project.
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Pittsfield Names Chair to Berkshire Mental Health Review
PITTSFIELD S Rocco Scullary was named to head a 20 member commission with national consultants to review Berkshire Mental Health Center programs and community impact. WEST STOCKBRIDGE Voters at town meeting approved 12000 for Williams River study amid repeated prior defeats. Also approved was transferring 223 acres on Harvey Mountain to the Conservation Commission instead of auction.
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