Two Track Workers Die In Pownal Car Crash
Two New Jersey men, both in their early 20s and workers at Green Mountain Park as horse trainers, died when their scarlet Corvette plunged down a 25 foot embankment on Barber's Pond Road near U S 7. Police say the crash occurred last night, was found this morning, and the driver could not yet be identified. Both victims were from Milford, New Jersey.
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New Jersey
Barber’s Pond Road
Green Mountain Park
Roger E. Benson
Milford
N.J
Albert W. von Schmidt
Delaware
U.S. 7
Seamen Union Indicted Over Political Contributions
The Seafarers International Union and eight officers and employees were indicted on 17 counts for alleged contributions totaling 750000 dollars from 1964 to 1968 to both Democratic and Republican campaigns. The case, filed in Brooklyn federal court, names union leaders and two dozen associates, with penalties up to 5000 dollars for organizations and 20000 dollars for individuals and potential imprisonment.
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UPI
Seafarers International Union
John N. Mitchell
Mitchell
U.S. District Court
Brooklyn
N.Y
al Kerr
Kerr
Paul Hall
Philip Carlip
SIU
Earl Shepard
Frank Boyne
Joseph Digiorgio
Frank
Paul Drozak
Nixon Urges Hanoi to Negotiate as U.S. Ends Cambodia Withdrawal
President Nixon announced a total American withdrawal from Cambodia and urged Hanoi to seize the moment for an honorable peace in Southeast Asia. He warned that failure to negotiate could lead to a prolonged, months or years long struggle. The remarks were delivered in a lengthy 7,000 word statement from San Clemente California.
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Calif
Upi
Nixon
Cambodia
Hanoi
Southeast Asia
U.S
Vietnam
Lon Nol
William P. Rogers
Asia
South Vietnam
United States
Apollo 14 Launch Postponed to 1971 Date Set
NASA announced Apollo 14 would launch no earlier than January 31, 1971, after changes to address hazards that nearly cost Apollo 13’s crew. The delay from December pushes Apollo 15 later, with a review citing an oxygen tank explosion as the cause and new protections including a third oxygen tank.
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Washington
APS
NASA
Thomas O. Painee
Senate Space Committee
Moon
James A. Lovell Jr
Fred W. Haise Jr
John L. Swigert Jr
Paine
Britain Makes Third Bid To Join Common Market
LUXEMBOURG UPI Britain today made its third bid in a decade to join the European Common Market. European affairs minister Anthony Barber warned that any price must be fair and cautioned that a final coast burden could prevent joining. Ireland Denmark and Norway also sought membership. Talks open in Luxembourg with formalities, real negotiations to begin July 21 in Brussels, potentially 18 months to two years.
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UPI
Britain
Anthony Barber
Barber
Ireland
Denmark
Norway
Winston Churchill
Europe
United Kingdom
France
West Germany
Italy
Belgium
Netherlands
United States
United States of Europe
European Parliamentary Union
Bill to End Use of Draftees in Indochina
Three Senate critics led by Sen. William Proxmire propose an amendment to a military procurement bill to stop drafting men for Southeast Asia. Proxmire notes 3.1 million under arms and 115,000 or fewer draftees in South Vietnam as justification, citing troop withdrawals and hardship concerns.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Southeast Asia
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Garylord Nelson
Harold E. Hughes
D-Iowa
Proxmire
United States
South Vietnam
Showdown Shapes Up on Nuclear Plant Controversy in Vermont
A major showdown unfolds this week as Vermont faces a clash between the nuclear power industry and local stakeholders. Officials, residents, and energy groups debate safety, costs, and potential plant approval.
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Vermont
Davis moves to reopen Vernon nuke plant hearings
Gov. Deane C. Davis aims to reopen Vermont Yankee Vernon plant hearings after reviewing a Minnesota utility plan to install antiradioactive devices at Monticello. If experts say safeguards improve, state may call in physicists and reopen the case. The move follows pressure from southern Vermont residents and legal actions by conservation groups seeking broader state standards and environmental impact studies.
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Vernon Nuke
Health Department
Minnesota
Monticello, Minn
William Albert
Water Resources Department
Harry Ashe
Industrial Hygiene Division
Northern States Power Co
Monticello
Atomic Energy Commission
James Jeffords
Northern States Power
Water Resources Board
Connecticut River
Vermont
Vermont Yankee
Denning Miller
Larry Bogart
Anti-Pollution League
Vernon
Bogart
New England
Gary R. Brown
Woodstock
Bennington
Washington, D.C
National Wildlife Federation
Sierra Club
Calvert Cliffs’ Coordinating Committee Inc
Chesapeake Bay
Calvert Cliffs
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
Nixon
AEC
Irving Lyon
Bennington College
State Health Department
Inside Six New Exhibitions Open at SVAC Manchester
On the Inside reports six fresh exhibitions debuting at the Southern Vermont Art Center in Manchester, highlighting regional artists and new displays across galleries.
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Southern Vermont Art Center
Manchester
Con Ed Nuclear Plant at Indian Point Out of Service
Consolidated Edison says its Indian Point nuclear unit, capable of powering 260,000 homes, will be out rest of the season. Refueling, repairs, and a mid September return cut July’s reserves from 18 percent to about 14.5 percent. The outage risks meeting New York City peak demand and has prompted prior warnings of possible summer rolling blackouts and voltage reductions.
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New York
Indian Point
New York City
Westchester County
Public Service Commission
Consolidated
Hudson River
Oteng N.Y
Consolidated Edison
Joseph C
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