Beard suffers seizure amid ITT convention probe testimony
In Denver ITT lobbyist Dita Beard collapsed during Senate Judiciary Committee testimony on ITT donations to the Republican National Convention. Beard denied writing a memo alleging White House aid and ITT collusion, saying she waited to respond due to heart trouble. The panel postponed hearings with ITT president Harold Geneen to Washington.
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International Telephone and Telegraph Corp
ITT
Beard
Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington
ITF
Harold Geneen
Beaver
Jury naming begins in murder case in Bennington
Jury selection started in Bennington County Court for the second degree murder trial of George King 18 of Bennington accused in the Thanksgiving Day death of Ralph R Searby The judge recessed until 1 24 pm after hearing 18 potential jurors Fours were dismissed for cause by agreement of prosecution and defense Assistant Attorney General William Keefely prosecutes The defense attorney is John Welch of Rutland Twelve jurors plus two alternates are needed before the trial can begin.
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Bennington County
George King
Bennington
Ralph R. Searby
William P. Mill
William Keefely
John Welch
Rutland
Money measures dominate Vermont legislature in homestretch
In Montpelier Vermont 180 legislators push through major money measures as the 1872 session nears adjournment Possible Easter break anticipated Senate debate centers on a $177.4 million omnibus appropriations bill while the House advances a five year phase out of the 15 percent income tax surcharge A 12.6 million capital construction bill includes 2.6 million for Charlestown and Vermont campuses A 682000 supplemental budget covers uncollected hospital bills and other items A separate $4 million bond package funds defaulted Vermont Industrial Building Authority loans A snowmobiling regulation measure faces Senate review amid House amendments on nonresident fees and reciprocity with New Hampshire and New York
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Windsor County
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Castleton State College
University of Vermond
Vermont Industrial Building Authority
Senate
Vermont
Britain Halts Malta Pullout After Bases Pact Signed
Britain ends its plan to withdraw troops from Malta four days before completion after Prime Minister Mintoff and Defense Secretary Carrington sign a seven year pact. NATO allies agree to annual payments totaling 86.4 million dollars with Britain contributing 13.65 million. Italy adds 5 million one time. the US offers expert aid. The deal keeps a Maltese garrison and bars Warsaw Pact access to bases.
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Mintott
Italy
United States
Inside Retasane editorial page on public funds
An Inside Retasane feature critiques do gooder youth programs and calls for accountability for Burr and Burton trustees. It notes editorial questions on spending and governance, with emphasis on public funds and trustee duties.
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Tom Breton
Wisconsin
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Regional Environmental Commission
North Bennington
Manchester
Foraith Falls
van Surdam
Maryland
UCLA
Pagell
Protestants declare general strike halting Ulster life
In Belfast 20 000 Protestants rallied after Vanguard Movement leader William Craig urged fighting for Ulster rights as a two day strike and four week IRA truce disrupt transport, power, and communications across Northern Ireland. Bombs exploded with no major injuries amid shutdowns of flights, ferries, trains, and offices.
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Aldergrove
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London
William Whitelaw
Northern Ireland Department
Whitelaw
Supreme Court upholds ban on cigarette ads on airwaves
The Supreme Court affirmed the 1969 ban on cigarette advertisements on television and radio in a brief order. The ruling supported a prior DC three-judge court decision from Oct. 20, 1971, amid challenges by six youth stations and the National Association of Broadcasters. The NAB and stations argue free speech and unequal treatment, while the industry notes potential loss of value for stations and networks.
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William O. Douglas
William J. Brenan Jr
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Capital Broadcasting Co
Veinav
Annapolla
Dover Broadcasting Co
WDOV
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Del
Turner Communications Corp
WTMA
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
LaGrange Broadcasting Co
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LaGrange
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Columbus
Ohio
High Court
Tme
Egypt vows irreversible step to renew war with Israel
United Press reports President Anwar Sadat pledged that Egypt will enter war against Israel regardless of sacrifices and will liberate its land. Advisors in Peking warned of continued struggle as Israel fired on Syrian positions near the Golan Heights, while Jordanian King Hussein travels to meet Nixon and other leaders to discuss his semi autonomous Palestinian state proposal.
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Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Israel
Sadat
Mediterranean
Mersa Matruh
Peking
Bn Foreign Affairs
Mahmoud Riad
U.S
Riad
China
Chow En-lai
New China
Syria
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Golan Heights
King Ussein
Jordan
West Bank
Jordan River
Amman
Washington
Nixon
London
Paris
Express
Rome
Soviets launch new Venus probe during space effort
Moscow reports Venus 6 carries a soft-lander to probe Venus atmosphere in July measurements. Venus 7 previously landed an instrument package in 1970, sending data for 23 minutes. Tass notes Venus 8 launched toward Venus with a 2,596 point weight to continue automatic research.
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UPI
Soviet Union
Venus
Tass
Venus7
Earth
Tax loopholes favor wealthy, 18045 earners paid low tax
Rep. Henry Reuss cites Treasury data showing 18,045 Americans with incomes at least $100,000 paid an average federal income tax rate under 7 percent through minimum tax provisions in the 1969 tax reform. He argues the loopholes create gross inequity and urges repeal.
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Reuss
D-Wis
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House Banking and Currency Committee
Joint Economie Committee
Wayweather
Americata
Harrisburg Seven defense attacks Douglas credibility in trial
In Dauphin County Harrisburg, Pa, defense lawyers for the Harrisburg Seven rest their case after attacking informer Boyd F. Douglas's credibility. They argue Douglas acted as an FBI informant and that letters between prisoners and antiwar leaders show only ideas, not a conspiratorial agreement.
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