Northeast Storm Pummels New England and Midwest
A vast winter storm battered the Northeast and Midwest with blizzard warnings in Vermont and heavy winds up to 70 mph in parts of New York and Chicago. Temperatures plunged near zero in the north while severe flooding and power outages affected Washington and New York areas. Ski areas anticipated strong conditions despite hazards on highways and frozen infrastructure.
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Byrd weighs change to limit filibusters in Senate
Sen Robert Byrd signaled openness to a three fifths rule to halt filibusters, a potential shift from the 1959 two thirds standard. The move centers on a Pearson Church proposal and Senate leadership pressure, with Agnew declining to rule on procedural change.
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New Hampshire eyes cable TV regulation
Advocates of a bill to regulate cable television in New Hampshire say CATV firms function as a public utility and monopoly. The measure would require PUC approval before rate hikes, but the PUC says it cannot regulate franchises under current statutes. The bill cites 22 state firms and nearly 2,000 nationwide, with Berlin seeing rates rise from 2.50 to 4.50.
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Nixon program praised by Vermont GOP leader Janeway
UPI reports Senator Edward G. Janeway of Windham County Vermont lauded President Nixon's legislative plan as a bold approach to lift the country from a pessimistic cycle while urging continued deescalation in Vietnam. He also promoted rapid scaling down of Asian commitments to help fund the program.
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Albany DA will appeal blue law ruling in Colonie
Albany County District Attorney Arnold Proskin said he will appeal Judge Tate's ruling that New York Sunday blue laws are unconstitutional. Attorney Barry Fischer for Weston’s Shopper’s City Inc. called the decision unusual but said Weston’s would appeal if the county court overrules Tate. In Washington, Rep. Stratton accused HEW of underpaying Medicare benefits and failing to inform beneficiaries.
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Frank A. Tate
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Barry R. Fischer
Weston
Shopper’ S City Inc
Open campus proposal eyed for Drury High School
In Berkshire, Drury High School may test an open campus independent study model starting with seniors in good standing. Superintendent Loretan says space limits make a modular system impossible now, while principal Drotter insists it is not a plan to avoid building a new school. In Pittsfield, vandals damaged 75 percent of field lights at the municipal airport, halting night flights. police investigate and no aircraft were affected that night. North Adams State College wins final approval for a $5.1 million student union gym complex with bids next month. two dormitories costing $2 million will be built nearby across from Mark Hopkins School.
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