Soldier listed as dead in Vietnam may be alive in film
S. Sgt. Charles Ray Crim of Texas, previously believed killed in action, is identified by his family as possibly appearing alive in a Vietnamese propaganda film aired by CBS News. Wayne Porter notified Crim’s wife and brother-in-law after recognizing a fatigue-cap wearer resembling Crim in the film.
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Priest Drinan Aims to Help Nation in Congress
Rep. Robert F. Drinan of Massachusetts, the first Roman Catholic priest elected to Congress, previews his approach. He will wear clerical attire, live in Georgetown, devote most of his $42,500 salary to district services, and seek a seat on the Judiciary Committee while supporting Sen. Edward M. Kennedy if he runs for president. He plans public hearings in March to address defense cutbacks harming scientists and engineers, and says his focus will include the poor, the aged, and the Black community.
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Federal quick trials to hit New York courts
The UPI report notes the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling that federal prisoners in New York Connecticut and Vermont would be released if not brought to trial within six months. In London Keith Long aged 27 received a two year sentence for kissing a girl he did not know on a downtown street. Police cited nine prior convictions for similar offenses.
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Maine senator resigns over committee assignments
Sen. James K. Martin of Guilford resigns from the Maine Senate after learning his 105th Legislature committee assignments. He protested not being reappointed to the Taxation committee, instead joining County Government and Election Laws. Senate President Kenneth MacLeod defended the process. Meanwhile the New York Judicial Conference weighs a rule mandating release of indicted prisoners not tried within a set time, excluding homicide cases, to curb delays in court.
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Government to cancel more DDT registrations
Washington predicts a new EPA action within weeks canceling federal registrations of DDT for specific crop uses including cotton citrus vegetables. The move, third step since November 1969 White House plan to end nonessential DDT uses by 1970, narrows the review of all individual uses.
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Law school dean may be the new Harvard proxy
Harvard University likely to appoint Derek C Bok as the next president, with the Harvard Independent citing unnamed sources. The paper notes Bok, dean of the Law School, is the favored candidate while Francis H. Burr, head of the selection committee, did not comment. Announcement expected Monday.
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Vermont Corrections seeks leaders in Burlington two posts
Burlington vacancies at Lakeside Center and Burlington Regional Correctional Center prompt leadership changes. Taft will leave January 15 amid a push to convert Lakeside into a state reads treatment center for youth drug and alcohol offenders, while Grant has already departed for Kansas City.
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Vermont Electric Cooperative seeks 5 percent rate hike
Walter Cook, GM of Vermont Electric Cooperative, said the Johnson based utility will ask the Public Service Board to approve a 5 percent rate increase, affecting 4,400 of 6,600 customers. The planned rises range from 20 cents to $1.20 monthly, with 1,500 power users already raised by last year’s summer surcharge. The new $60 six month rate stays, and the increase would yield about $46,000 more annual revenue across northern and southeastern Vermont.
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New York Senate Leader Backs Constitutional Gamble Amendment
State Senate Majority Leader Earl W. Brydges says he will push a constitutional amendment to allow casino gambling in New York. He called the odds 3 to 2, and said New Yorkers should be able to gamble without traveling to Nevada, even as he dislikes the atmosphere. He notes New York has already legalized many forms of gambling and argues it may as well proceed.
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Rockefeller says school aid limited by current budgets
Gov. Rockefeller opened the 194th legislature with grim news for New York schools. He announced the next fiscal year's aid will rise by 175 million dollars but only under the formulas adopted last year, noting any additional funds must come from Washington due to Albany’s depleted finances.
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Bowzi fights 10 percent average cut at Cranwell School
George L Bonzi Jr. of Wallingford Connion plans to challenge Cranwell School officials to stop a 10 percent grade reduction for taking four instead of five junior year courses. His lawyer Bruce D Grinnell says he had enough subjects for college admission despite the policy. In Pittsfield the IUE targets US job protection and plans a Washington pilgrimage February 8 and 9 to oppose foreign power transformer imports led by William Bywater, District 3 president.
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North Adams Realtor Beaten and Robbed at His Office
Chester Du Pont, a North Adams realtor and apartment house manager, was hospitalized after a confrontation with two tenants unhappy about snow removal at their Church Street apartment. He was released Tuesday and later robbed Wednesday night of 1,065 in rent receipts by a gunman at his River Street office.
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