Cambodia Declares National Emergency
The national assembly granted full power to Premier Lon Nol and declared a national emergency suspending Articles 4 9 10 and 12 of the constitution. The move grants broad powers of arrest and to prohibit public assemblies while Phnom Penh remains calm amid Sihanouk's ouster. Troops continued their operations.
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Phnom Penh
UPI
National Assembly
Lon Nol
Norodom Sihanouk
Sihanouk
Gravel Opposes Carswell Nomination to Supreme Court
Senator Mike Gravel announced his vote against Judge G Harrold Carswell for the Supreme Court, leaving 29 senators opposed or leaning against and 52 favoring or leaning toward Carswell. The uncommitted senators reported heavy opposition in mail, with a 20 to 1 ratio against the 50 year old Florida judge. In Asia, Phnom Penh activists and Lon Nol pressed for Vietnamese and Viet Cong withdrawal, while Cambodia declared neutrality under acting chief of state Cheng Heng. Sihanouk, in Beijing, drew mixed signals as Khmer Rouge outlets blamed him for aiding Viet Cong and corruption within his circle.
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UPI
Mike Gravel
Alaska
G. Harrold Carswell
Supreme Court
Gravel
Clement F. Haynsworth
Senate
Carswell
U.S
Tallahassee
Fla
Phnom Penh
Agence Khmer Presse
Lon Nol
Sihanouk
Viet Cong
Cheng Heng
National Assembly
Cheng
Cambodia
Tokyo
Kuala Lumpur
Peking
Moscow
Vermont Senate Okays Environmental Superagency Plan
The Vermont Senate approved preliminarily a bill to create an environmental conservation superagency under a cabinet level secretary amid GOP opposition. A $60,000 appropriation added by the Appropriations Committee sparked debate as Gov. Deane C. Davis had said no funds were needed. Buckley criticized the move, saying it ignores the governor’s stance and likened the extra money to a burden on the administration.
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Environmental Conservation
Natural Resources
Health Department
T. Garry Buckley
Bennington County
Buckley
Davis
Senate Gop
Elbert G. Moulton
Wildcat postal strike widens across states and districts
New York reports a spreading illegal walkout by letter carriers supported by handlers clerks and drivers disrupting mail service. Courts and Post Office officials urge return to work as embargos and suspensions of first class mail move to New Jersey Connecticut Westchester Long Island and beyond.
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New York
UPD
Post Office Department
Texas
Cincinnati
Ohio
Post Office
Richard H. Lukstat
Washington
Connecticut
New Jersey
Westchester County
Long Island
Lukstat
UPI
National Association of Letter Carriers
NALC
Winton Mount
New York City
Blount
James Rademacher
Congress
Bennington boards votes to continue CPCD and Title III
Bennington School District Directors voted to continue the Cooperative Project for Curriculum Development and the Title III program housed in Molly Stark shop funded by federal and foundation money. Opposition centered on cost and the role of William Steel and coordinator Phillip Viereck.
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Bennington
Bennington School District
Molly Stark
Phillip R. Viereck
William Steel
BSD
Viereck
Guwellen
Steel
Jeanne McWaters
MewWaters
John Riddle
Louis J. Perrotta
Frank Hunt
Cathe
Rockefeller poised to sign liberal New York abortion reform bill
Governor Nelson Rockefeller indicated he will sign the Senate approved abortion reform bill if the Assembly passes it. The measure repeals the 87 year old restriction, allowing abortions with decisions left to the woman and her doctor. Senate debate drew a large crowd and a tense vote of 31 to 26.
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Albany
N.Y
UPI
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Assembly
Rockefeller
Senate
Perry B. Duryea
Malcolm Wilson
New York State
Davis Environment Bill Survives a Challenge
Gov. Deane C. Davis and aides indicated the key environmental control law remains intact after a challenge. Senator Douglas Kitchel proposed a substitute that would rewrite the administration bill and shift powers to local zoning boards and counties, with an advisory state commission and limited statewide reach.
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Montpelier
UPI
Davis
New York Streets Closed for April 22 Pollution Protest
Mayor Lindsay announced a nationwide environmental action restricting traffic in New York City. From noon to midnight on April 22 two blocks will be closed: 14th Street from Second Avenue to Seventh Avenue and adjacent streets. Protestors plan a dramatic display against environmental damage.
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New York
Lindsay
14Th Street
Second Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Fifth Avenue
59Th Street
Manhattan
59Th
14Th
Second
Seventh Avenues
Environmental Action Coalition
Twas
Mt Anthony teachers reject base 6400 pay offer
Mt Anthony Union High School teachers voted 123 to 12 to reject the board’s 1970-71 salary proposal of 6400 base with a 12 step scale and 5 percent yearly increases, citing low New England averages and the need for stronger raises. The board had offered 7200, later reduced to 6800, while teachers demand at least 7 percent yearly increases and 10 steps.
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Mt. Anthony Union High School
Mt. Anthony
William Lally
Lally
New England
Vermont State School Directors Newsletter
Vermont
Vermont Education Association
Bennington College President Bloustein appeals for help
Inside report shows President Bloustein urging parents to assist in coping with campus drug problems at Bennington College. Column notes Laos involvement avoided by CIA blame. Editorial laments stalled environmental control hopes in current legislative session. Burr and Burton Seminary narrows headmaster candidates to five.
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Bloustein
Burr and Burton Seminary
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House
By David Bird
New York Times News Service
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William Castle Jr
City Hall
Mankiewicz - Braden
Laos
CIA
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