Inaugural blessing sparks debate over kingship symbolism
Rabbi Seymour Siegel plans a special blessing for President Nixon at the inauguration using a kingly phrasing with Hebrew and English alternations. Critics worry the liturgical twist or Sabbath broadcast via loudspeakers, radio, and TV violates Jewish law and oath against using the Lord’s name in vain.
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Israel Shenker
N.Y. Times News Service
New York
Nixon
Seymour Siegel
Siegel
Rabbi Siegel
God
Habbi Israel Klavan
Trabbinical Council of America
Klavan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wah
Leary Returned to California Jail After Afghanistan Return
Timothy Leary, the so called LSD messiah, returned smiling to a California jail cell after 28 months abroad. He faced a murder of drug charges and a new case involving the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, with about 30 followers in attendance. He was escorted by narcotics agents and a companion who claimed to be his love.
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UPI
Timothy Leary
Europe
Asia
Califoria
Leary
Kabul
Afghanistan
U.S
Sient Harcourt-Smith
London
Timothy
U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Harvard
Oakland
Calif
Black Panther
Bobby Seale
Seale
New Haven
Conn
Jobs
Brotherhand of Eternal Love
United States
Brotherhood
Santa Ana
Charges Dropped Against Five of the Chicago Seven
The U S government dropped charges against five members of the Chicago Seven accused of trying to incite riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Judge Robson halted those prosecutions while contempt charges remain. Five defendants had faced five-year terms. appeals reversed prior convictions. The contempt trial is scheduled for March in federal court.
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Chicago
UPI
U. S. District Court
Rawin A. Robson
U. 8
Gary L. Starkman
Robson
Julius J. Hoffman
U.S. Court of Appeals
New Yorker would legalize prostitution
New York City Council introduced a measure to legalize prostitution in the city. Councilman Alvin Frankenberg proposed creating "ped light" districts in industrial areas with regular medical check ups for prostitutes. He argued legalization would cut crime and disease and ease courts and police corruption.
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New York
UPR
New York City
City Council
Alvin Frankenberg
Hartford Irishman loses plea to ban St Patrick parade
A federal judge in Hartford rejected John F. Curran Jr. bid to challenge New Haven city support for its annual St Patrick's Day parade as a violation of the Establishment Clause. Judge M. Joseph Blumenfeld ruled parades with diverse group honors do not constitute religious endorsement and funding or policing the event serves to improve parade quality and local commerce. The decision cites civic tradition and notes the parade attracts participants and spectators who expect a street pageant with bands and uniforms.
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Hartford
Conn
M. Joseph. Blumenfeld
Curran
Blumenfeld
Munvafeld
George M. Cohan
Vermont Rail Fight Moves to Federal Court Hearing
A UPI report notes the US District Court in Rutland will hear ICC’s request for an injunction to force St Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad to resume freight service after an embargo on Nov. 27 following a $200,000 gas turbine generator derailment. Samuel Pinsley of Boston disputes abandonment claims and may sell to the state, which cannot afford the line.
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ICC
Li Adder
Northern Vermont
Swanton
St. Johnysburg
Pinsley
Mene
Sen. Westphal
Rutland
106
Finsley
Ceveniit
Yankee
Hudson named Rensselaer GOP chair amid backing vote
In East Greenbush local GOP leaders endorsed State Sen. Diniglas Hudson as chairman of the Rensselaer County Republican committee by a 7 to 1 vote after Frank Colarusso withdrew. Willis Larkin remains Hudson's only opponent. Troy representatives were absent and next week’s full committee vote is awaited. Separate notes mention a Troy protest inauguration against Nixon sworn in for a second term, planned at First United Presbyterian Church.
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Russell Niquette
Robert Daniels
Chittenden County
Frank Smallwood
Rwindger County
Davis
Dartmouth College
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Robert West
Natural Resources Committee
Friends of
Spruce Mountain
T. Garry Buckley
Bennington County
Niquette
Salmon
West
Gov
Vermont
Shich
Senate Natural Resources Committee
Stephen Mcleod
Robert Huffman
Friends of Spruct Mountain
Donald Smith
Washington County
Arthur Jones
Essex
Orleans
Forest and Parks
Jones
State Forest and Parks Department
East Greenbush
Diniglas Hudson
Rensselaer County Republican Committee
GOP
Hudson
Frank D. Colarusso
North Greenbush
Troy
Willis Larkin
Sand Lake
Nixon
First United Presbyterian Church
Troy Arce
American Friends Service Committee
Fifth Avenue
Fulton
Grand Streets
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Albany
Burglar Gas Incident At Valley Park Lanes In North Adams
In North Adams a burglar used a gas mechanism after breaking into Valley Park Lanes on Curran Highway. A small change was taken from two pinball and a music machine while an anti burglary device released gas when touched.
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North Adams
Valley Park Lanes
Curran Highway
Otis Moves Toward First Organized Police Force
About a dozen constables and part time policemen will meet next Wednesday to form Otis first organized police force. Otis has faced burglaries vandalism and other crimes in recent months with no police station 10 cruisers and no full time policeman currently.
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Otis
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