Supreme Court allows six member juries in criminal trials
The Supreme Court held that states may try criminal cases with juries of six, not twelve, in the Williams case from Florida. Justice White noted capital cases require twelve, but six jurors can provide fair deliberation and community representation with unanimity kept. The ruling left undecided whether full unanimity is essential.
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Johnny Williams
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Village and Town Unite Plan Faces Village Vote
Bennington villagers decide Tuesday on uniting the village and town governments at Bennington Elementary School from 1 to 8 pm. The measure, approved by town voters earlier this year, aims to create one government, reduce duplication, and spread village costs over a growing Grand List, with final authority resting on village consent.
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Indonesians Mourn Ex-Ruler Sukarno
Thousands gathered to view the coffin as Sukarno, Indonesia's first president who led the nation from 1945 to 1967, was laid to rest after dying at age 69. President Suharto’s cabinet chose the burial site at Blitar East Java over relatives wishes for Batu Tulis.
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UPI
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Indonesia
Eight Days to Deadline 10000 U.S. Troops Still in Cambodia
The United States has withdrawn 800 troops from Cambodia, leaving 10,000 still there with eight days before the commitment expires. Nixon pledged a full withdrawal by June 30, while Thieu’s government will stay until the Communist threat ends. Casualties total 310 killed and 1,354 wounded since May 1.
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Federal Narcotics Ring Smashed In Nationwide Raids
Federal agents press a nationwide dragnet to seize the nations largest narcotics operation. About 127 arrests occurred with 63 sought, including alleged kingpin Allen Eric Rudd Marrero in Coral Gables Florida. Seizures totaled 2.6 million in narcotics plus 19,875 dollars, 23 cars and 14 weapons, amid a six month crackdown that yielded 5.1 million in drugs. Most arrests centered in New York, Miami and Chicago with raids in Hartford Washington Los Angeles Newark Pittsburgh New Orleans and San Juan.
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UPI
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Coral Gables
Fla
John N. Mitchell
United States
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Miami
Chicago
Hartford
Public hearing set on Bennington traffic projects July 28
The state Department of Highways will hold a public hearing July 28 at the Bennington Court House to consider objections and recommendations on traffic operations improvements under the TOPICS program. Improvements cover at least 25 streets, including signal upgrades, lane widening, pavement markings, curb parking changes, and possible one way segments, with a tentative right of way schedule to be discussed. Meetings will reveal which streets are in scope and how the program will be funded and implemented.
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Bennington editorial urges high turnout for unification vote
An Inside editorial urges a strong turnout for tomorrow's unification vote in Bennington. The piece emphasizes civic duty and the impact of the decision on the village's future.
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Bennington
Penn Central Files Under Bankruptcy Act for Reorganization
Penn Central Transportation Company invoked Section 77 to reorganize after failing to secure a $200 million federal loan. The move preserves operations and avoids immediate creditor action while trustees are appointed. Details note large losses in 1969 and early 1970, with 100000 daily riders and 94000 employees continuing work.
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UPI
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Bennington Names Two Deans as 70 Graduate With Doves
Bennington College trustees appoint Donald Brown as dean of faculty and Richard C. Blake as dean of studies to replace resignations. In the cold windy ceremony 70 graduates received diplomas with two white doves released for peace vows. Kurt Vonnegut Jr. gave the commencement address and half the graduates wore peace symbols on robes.
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Bloustein
Louis Calabro
Karen Franck
Suzanne Courcier
Kim Wheeler
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