Winter storm lashes Northeast with heavy snow and wind
A late winter storm continues to lash the Northeast with strong winds and snow. Alpena Michigan reports over 16 inches since Saturday noon, a season high with over 142 inches in the area. Schools closed, U.S. 23 near Lake Huron blocked, plows stood down awaiting the storm’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Michigan
Alpena
Mich
U.S. 23
Lake Huron
Cheboygan
Maine
Protestant Leaders Across Massachusetts Rally Against Indochina War
Massachusetts Protestant leaders issued letters denouncing U S involvement in Indochina and plan to lobby in Washington for a speedy end to the fighting. Read in Episcopalian, Baptist, Presbyterian, Unitarian and United Church of Christ services, the letters urge moral reflection on the war and critique policy, racism, and civilian casualties. Leaders from five denominations pressed Congress to address these concerns during a coordinated Washington visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
UPI
U.S
Indochina
Washington
Presbyterian
Unitarian
United Church of Christ
Massachusetts Council of Churches
Avery D. Post
Thesachusetts
Barrett McBee
New England Synod
The
United Presbyterian Church
Robert West
Unitarian Universalist Association
Krister Stendahl
Harvard Divinity School
Harvey Guthrie
Episcopal Theological School
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Knife and chain brawl kills five in Cleveland motorcycle show
Police investigated a chaotic street battle between Akron Breed and Violators members at a Polish Women's Hall exhibition. Five men died and 21 were injured as knives and chains were used. Police urged residents to cooperate, promising anonymity. The clash appeared to stem from a feud between the two gangs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
UPI
Lewis Coffey
East Side
Akron Breed
Violators
New York
The
Hells Angels
Everett Chandler
Akron Gang
Oil discovery reshapes Anchorage Alaska
Anchorage shifts from small town limits to urban growth as oil from the North Slope and Kenai Peninsula accelerates expansion. The prospect of a pipeline to Valdez, new towers, and a media focus on oil mark a major change in Alaska's economy and identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Alaska
Fourth Street
Washington
Kenai Peninsula
Here
Interior Department
Valdez
Houston
Oil Company
Anchorage Times
Vermont Snow Records Near Break in Historic Winter
Around Vermont heavy snow continued as an additional foot fell, with 18 inches dumped last Thursday. East Wallingford reported 14 inches and St Johnsbury 11, while Bennington stayed lighter. National Guardsmen cleared roads in Champlain Islands as Gov. Davis declared a state of emergency. Brandon urged water conservation amid ice buildup and drought. Burlington totals exceed ten feet this winter. The Weather Service says 10 more inches could top the 1886-87 record of 132 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Burlington
National Weather Services
Airman Kidnapping Sparks Family Plea in Turkey
The mother in law of Sgt. James J. Sexton says Nixon administration is not doing enough to free four U.S. airmen abducted by guerrillas in Turkey. She cites Nixon’s policy against interference and appeals to Gov. Davis and California congressmen for action.
Rutland Man Pleads Innocent to Rape and Other Charges
Clinton Morse 26 freed on 5000 bail after pleading innocent to four counts including rape. Investigators say Morse impersonated a police officer, stopped a Rutland woman Feb 10, forced her into his car, and committed two acts of indecency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
UPI
Clinton Morse
Morse
Tramway Board probes chairlift mishap at Killington
The Vermont Tramway Board investigates a ski area accident at Killington that slightly injured two, trapped 200 skiers on a chairlift after a brake failed and the chairlift reversed upward then rolled downhill about 300 feet. Most victims were rescued by the ski patrol. a report is due Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherburne
UPI
Vermont Tramway Board
Killingston
Tramway Board
Bus Ski Weekend Crash Injures 13 Near Glens Falls
A charter Greyhound bus carrying Rochester area skiers home from Killington Vermont collided with a car on Route 149 near Glens Falls. Five injured, four of them New Jersey residents, were hospitalized. Driver Roland Brown of Geneva trapped by skis. he survived in fair condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glens Falls
UPI
Rochester Area
New Jersey
Warren County
Queensbury
Barbara Weiner
Parsippany
N.J
Greyhound
Killington
Vermont
Roland Brown
Geneva
Brown
Glens Falls Hospital
Budget trimming by Berkshire Finance Committee lowers city spend
In North Adams the Finance Committee cut 36913 from Mayor Bianco’s budget, totaling 6943106 to be sent to the City Council. Public works, treasurer and tax collector funds were reduced while a Tuesday discussion will address an 8500 annual salary for a full time Parks and Recreation director. The panel unanimously urged eliminating that funding. Berkshire Medical Center meanwhile liberalized its policy to allow a father to be present in the delivery room during childbirth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Joseph R. Bianco
Parks and Recreation Commission
Pittsfield — Berkshire Medical Center
Alexander Babillis
BMC
Tariff ruling praised as potential precedent for transformer case
Pittsfield union official Albert F. Litano hailed a U S Tariff Commission ruling on Japanese television manufacturers as a possible precedent for the power transformer dumping case. General Electric had no comment on the television matter as of today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
U.S. Tariff Commission
Albert F. Litano
Also Mentioned on This Page
United Press International
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Alabama
South Carolina
Great Lakes
Appalachian Mountains
Intermountain
Rockies
California
Florida
Weather Service
International Falls
Minn
Key West
Fla
Berkshire
Main St
Bennington
Stereos
Walker’s Food
Asia
Vietnam
John M. Burgess
Ellis J. Holt
American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts
Laos
Steven V. Roberts
N.Y
Times News Service
Alaska Range
Chamber of Commerce
Otis Afb Boston
Otis Air Force Base
Daniel Kearney
American Federation of Government
Kearney
Massachusetts Port Authority
Otis
Falmouth
Logan International Airport
Air Force
Monument Motors, Inc
South Bennington, Vit
New Income Tax Service
Beneficial Finance
Beneficial
Beneficial Income Tax Service
Beneficial Finance System
Beneficial Finance Co
Main Street
YES
Beneficial Corporation
WSMI
National
NSM
Time
Newsweek
S. News & World Report
National Observer
Macleans
Canada
Wational
Hanson Walbridge
Community Service
Arlington
Rutlander
Over In the
York
Troy
Third Street
Michael Cahill
Spring Ave
Bud
15Th St
George L. Armstrong
12Th St
Down In
Medical Center
GE Union
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!