Seized Raphael Portrait Shocks Boston Museum
Customs seized an unknown Raphael portrait at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts saying it was smuggled into the United States. The 1505 depiction of a young girl, possibly Eleonora Gonzaga, was valued at over 1 million dollars and kept under guard with a Customs seal.
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UPI
The
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
U.S
Eleonora Gonzaga
Raphael
Willie Davis
Italy
United States
London
Rdolfo Siviero
Genoa
Foe overruns patrol five GIs killed in Vietnam clash
U S command reports a Communist unit overran an American patrol near Saigon, killing five paratroopers. The loss marked the year’s heaviest U S casualties. Military sources say remaining Marines and at least one U S Army brigade may depart Vietnam by May 1. News covers Laird’s talks on withdrawal and Cambodia’s deteriorating fighting.
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UPS
U. S
U.S
Vietnam
U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division
Nixon
Cambodia
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Laird
U Tapeo
Thailand
South Vietnam
Frontiero Sues for Equal Housing Allowances
Mrs. Sharron Frontiero, a Gloucester native and Air Force officer, seeks dependent housing allowances for her college student husband Joseph, claiming sex-based discrimination. The Dec 23 1969 suit in Montgomery,_FILED as class action, targets retroactive pay and challenges Air Force regulations.
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Mass
UPI
Air Force
Sharron Frontiero
Joseph
Montgomery
Ala
Frontiero
Maxwell Afb
Huntington College
Los Angeles Sets Tough Oxide Emission Standards
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved what were described as the nation s strictest standards for oxides of nitrogen from power plants. Existing generators must modify by 1974 to limit emissions to 125 ppm on gas and 225 ppm on fuel oil. Air Pollution Control Officer Robert Chass said most boilers now emit about 650 ppm.
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Los Angeles
UPI
County Board of Supervisors
County
Robert Chass
Eastern States Exposition may move to Connecticut willimantic area
Connecticut is a potential site for the Eastern States Exposition as officials cite tax threats and needed capital improvements. A move would hinge on incentives from Connecticut, including leasing 150 to 250 acres, with Willimantic-Tolland area named as a likely destination.
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West
Springfield
Mass
Willimantic-Tolland Area
G. William Wynne
Chrysler recalls 18,321 cars from 1971 models
Chrysler announces two recall campaigns affecting 18,321 passenger cars. 3,697 Dodge and 8,987 Chrysler and Plymouth vehicles with split back seats are inspected for a possible welded seat back frame defect. 2,890 Plymouth and 2,747 Dodge cars with 10 by 24 inch front brakes are recalled for replacement of front brake support plates due to a potential defective brake shoe anchor pin. Only 10 cars are suspected, but full recall for identification reasons is required.
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Detroit
UPI
Chrysler Corp
Dodge
Chrysler
Plymouth
AFL-CIO push for $2 minimum wage gains momentum
Labor leaders vow to press Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $2 an hour and extend coverage to more workers. The Nixon administration shows no active opposition but is not expected to back the measure. With prices rising, proponents say odds improve for passage, though business groups remain wary. The current $1.60 wage yields $3,428 yearly for a 40 hour week, $372 below the poverty line for a four person family.
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UPI
Organized Labor
Nixon
Afl-Cio
Congress
Capitol wall not near collapse says new survey
A Praeger Kavanagh Waterbury survey finds the sandstone west front of the U S Capitol is in poor shape but repairable. It questions a planned marble extension up to 88 feet west, estimating restoration at one third the projected 45 million cost and within 15 million dollars. The study supports restoring the wall without reducing office space and within a defined bidding process.
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UPI
U.S. Capitol
New York
Praeger Kavanagh Waterbury
Congress
Capitol Architect
Vermont law panel to add seat in Chittenden Grand Isle Senate district
Rutland UPI The Legislative Apportionment Board tentatively agrees to increase Chittenden and Grand Isle to seven senators by cutting northeastern Vermont. plan to submit under a 1965 law. Montpelier UPI Senate committee backs Cowles Jr for human services secretary amid government reorganization. Newport UPI Davis of Vermont Racing Commission denies knowledge of a multi million dollar Swanton track plan and says no pending applications exist.
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UPI
Legislative Apportionment Board
Chittenden and
Grand Isle
Christopher A. Webber
Vermont
Caledonia County
Essex-Orleans
Chittenden County
Webber
Senate
Newport
Frederick 0. Davis
Vermont Racing Commission
Swanton
Boston
Robert Verrier
Scarborough Downs
Maine
Davis
Verrier
HVCC Named Beneficiary Of New York Estate
In a probate filing dated Nov 10 1970 HVCC is named to receive a spacious East Acres estate from Mrs Margaret Amstur. The will confirms the transfer while Rensselaer County Officials approve. The estate will serve as a residence for HVCCs president and successors.
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Troy
Hudson Valley Community College
HVCC
East Acres
Margaret Amstur
Rensselaer County
John O. Amstuz
Behr Manning Corp
Norton Co
Court upholds ruling against Mechanicville annexation bid
Albany reports that the state's highest court rejected Mechanicville's bid to annex 1220 acres of Halfmoon. The Appellate Division ruling in favor of Halfmoon residents was upheld, opposing the Saratoga County city’s plan. Troy school board to meet diocesan officials. Corning urges review of parochial schools as Troy parity shifts toward 50 50 enrollment.
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Albany
Mechanicville
Halfmoon
Appellate Division
Saratoga County
Court of Appeals
Troy
Williamstown Motel Plan Alleged Zoning Bias
Architect William M. Kirby Jr. on behalf of Ernest Nicklien argues to the Board of Appeals that the town’s zoning bylaw discriminates against new motels and constitutes unfair trade practice. Nicklien seeks to build a motor court on Route 7 about six miles south of downtown Williamstown.
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Board of Appeals
William M. Kirby Jr
Ernest Nicklien
Nicklien
Rosa Restaurant Sale Tied to License and Financing
In Pittsfield the Rosa Restaurant on North Street heads toward a sale to Vernon J. Johlenberger and John W. Bartow contingent on liquor license transfer approval and financing by Feb 1. The landmark is linked to the late Gino Rosa, a famed local sports figure. Sixty city residents under 21 registered to vote this week, with 18-year-olds eligible for federal offices and 19 and 20-year-olds allowed in all elections under state law.
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North Street
Vernon J. Johlenberger
John W. Bartow
Gino Rosa
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