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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1970

Page

2

Thousands refuse evacuation from quake threatened Pozzuoli

In Pozzuoli Italy the Roman Catholic bishop and dozens of poor families refused to join about 6000 residents ordered to evacuate a quake threatened slum area on government orders. Researchers warned tremors could devastate the Naples suburb amid ongoing ground upheaval from slow quake.

Pozzuoli Italy UPI Metcali Salvatore Sorrentino St. Proculos Cathedral Lorenzo Natali

Kunstler Barred At U of Illinois

University of Illinois trustees block Chicago Seven attorney William Kunstler from speaking on the Champaign Urbana campus citing danger of student disorders. Mon night violence erupts as windows are smashed and arrests rise. Courts demand judges possess power to punish contempt in the ongoing case.

Chicago UPID University of Ilinois Board of Trustees William M. Kunstler Champaign-Urbana Kunstler U of I U.S. Appeals Court United States District Court Bobby G. Seale U.S. District Court Julius J. Hoffman Chicago Seven New York

LBJ Hospitalized With Chest Pains

Former President Lyndon B. Johnson was admitted to Brooke General Hospital in San Antonio with chest pains. Doctors reported no recent heart attack, though a mild episode occurred at 5 p.m. Johnson’s condition allowing limited activity and he will have further tests and a Monday briefing.

San Antonio Tex UPI Lyndon B. Johnson Brooke General Hospital Johnson Tom Johnson Lbj Ranch Hurst Nixon William Rogers Charles Robb Virginia Pat Nugent Austin LBJ Lady Bird

Tiny Tim and Bride Expecting Child in New Jersey

Mrs Tiny Tim announced at her mother’s home in Haddonfield New Jersey that the falsetto singer and his 17 year old bride Miss Vicki are pregnant. Tim, arriving in Sydney for a nightclub engagement, said he is absolutely thrilled and does not care about the baby’s sex.

Haddonfield Tiny Tim Vicki Tim Sydney Australia

Democratic Leaders Return To O'Brien as Chairman Choice

Washington and Beira report a dramatic political and family twist. Democratic leaders seek Lawrence F. O'Brien as national chair after a unanimous executive committee vote, while O'Brien weighs a return despite earlier refusal. In Mozambique a couple journeys end in fear for their hospitalized granddaughter Mariana as a misdirected cable creates more confusion.

O’brien Washington UPI Democratic Party Lawrence F. O’brien National Party Hubert H. Humphrey Fred R. Harris Oklahoma Democratic National Committee Humphrey National Committee Johnson The Matthew E. Welsh Indiana Beira Mozambique Morrumbala Mariana

West Berlin in Diplomatic Chess Moves for East German Summit

West Berlin sits at the heart of Europe in a complex Cold War chess game. East and West German officials begin potential all German talks, while major powers plan a Berlin summit in the Allied Control Council Building. Moscow and Warsaw talks, SALT, and access for West Berlin loom large as the crisis persists.

West Berlin Europe East Berlin Soviet Union United States France Britain Berlin Allied Control Council Germany Moscow Warsaw East Germany

Morse Says Foe's Strategy Tests Vietnamization

Rep. Morse warns North Vietnamese may launch a limited offensive to test Vietnamization as U S combat forces decline. He cites his Vietnam trip showing progress but expects northern incursions as the Vietcong seek a shock effect akin to Tet. Morse will report to Kisinger and the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Washington UPD F. Bradford Morse Vietnam Massachusetts Republican U.S Morse South Vietnam

Treasure vessel Jocelyn C crew freed by Cuba

Five crew members of the treasure-hunting boat Jocelyn C were released by Cuban authorities after interrogation. The vessel captained by Sten Carlson remained believed in Cuban waters near Lobos as officials review the incident and possible Cuban shore proximity.

Washington UPI Jocelyn C State Department Miami Coast Guard Sten Carlson Chatham Mass

Conflicting Testimony On The Pill Debates Its Benefits

A public health physician from Illinois called birth control pills guinea pigs for women, while a New York gynecologist praised pills as a positive source of mental and social health. The hearing before the Senate subcommittee featured starkly opposing views on oral contraceptives and their societal impact.

Washington Wpi Illinois New York Herbert Ratner Oak Park Ill Senate Harold Schulman Albert Einstein College of Medicine New York City

Stolen Moon Dust Vial Recovered In LA Mailbox

A 2.3 gram vial of priceless moon dust stolen from a Bullock’s Department Store display during a charity dinner was found in a mailbox after an anonymous call. FBI and Police Chief Davis said investigations would continue. The vial, loaned by UCLA to the Saul Winstein and Doheny Eye Foundation, was authenticated by UCLA geologist Dr. George Weatherill.

Los Angeles UPID Bullock's Department Store FBI Edward M. Davis UCLA Saul Winstein and Doheny Eye Foundation George Weatherill

Federal Agency Halts Franconia Notch Superhighway Plan

UPI reports U.S. Transportation Secretary John A. Volpe announced indefinite postponement of Interstate 93 through Franconia Notch in New Hampshire. Conservationists fought to protect the scenery and rock formation of the Old Man of the Mountain as plans for a cut and cover tunnel were debated. State officials said no satisfactory alternatives exist and Route 3 remains the current throughway.

Franconia N.H UPI Franconia Notch White Mountains John A. Volpe U.S New York Notch Robert H. Whitaker Public Works and Highways North Country Whitaker The

Nixon to Name IBM Chairman Envoy to France

President Nixon plans to name Arthur K. Watson IBM International Division chairman and brother of Thomas J. Watson Jr. as the new U S ambassador to France. Watson, 50, of New Canaan Conn, would replace R Sargent Shriver who has held the post while awaiting formal resignation. Shriver may run for Maryland governor in the Democratic primary.

Washington UPI Nixon Arthur Kittredge Watson U.S France Watson New Canaan Kenney Peace Corps Maryland

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