Court orders new trials for five Dartmouth students
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals ordered new trials for five Dartmouth College students convicted of contempt of court for occupying Parkhurst Hall. The panel rejected appeals for 40 others, citing insufficient time for their attorneys to prepare. Bail was granted for the five, with trial dates pending in New Hampshire. 40 others remain jailed for 30 days.
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Parkhurst
Snipers Exchange Gunfire With Police on N.C. Campus
Heavy gunfire erupted early on three North Carolina A&T University buildings in Greensboro. No injuries reported as snipers in two dorms and a classroom building opened fire before 4 am. National Guardsmen were deployed after clashes and tear gas was used during unrest spreading from a nearby high school demonstration.
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Berkeley
National Guard
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UCLA
Los Angeles
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San Diego
William McGill
Senate Action
Governor cites low pay behind Vermont trooper resignations
Gov. Deane C. Davis said the Public Safety Department faces resignations because of a low pay scale. Beginning troopers earn about 111 dollars weekly before taxes, while 17 officers resigned in the past year and filling vacancies is hard. He noted recent department notoriety from a governor’s board inquiry into a July shotgun attack on a Negro minister’s home in Irasburg but kept pay as the core issue.
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Irasburg
Mass coast oil deposits urged extend to 100 miles
Boston lawmaker Sen Moakley says research indicates large oil deposits lie 38 to 40 miles off Massachusetts. He will push to extend state boundaries seaward to 100 miles for oil exploration, seeks federal revenue sharing, and a court recognition of colonial charter rights to the sea floor.
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Six Persons Feared Lost Found Safe in Groveton
Six people feared lost in a flash flood near Groveton New Hampshire were found unharmed. A Nash Stream log dam breach sent a 20 foot high wall of water through the town injuring bridges and damaging routes. Governor Peterson dispatched a fact finding party to assess damages and safety.
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N.H
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Groveton Paper Co
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Peterson
Stephen Smith
Stark
Medical Officials Report Decline in Smoking Rates
Reports from UPI indicate over two million adults quit smoking in the past year. Dr. Daniel Horn notes a drop in daily cigarette use in early 1969 while warning that half of men and a third of women still smoke across the nation. State figures show New Hampshire at 127.4 packs per capita, with New England higher than the national average.
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Connecticut
Maine
Rhode Island
Scribner calls for exciting public education reform in Vermont
Vermont Education Commissioner Harvey Scribner urged the League of Women Voters to push excitement and public involvement in education. He outlined demonstration school districts and centers as models to test new teaching techniques, noting the public and establishment both hesitate to accept change.
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UPI
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Scribner
Vermont Gov. Davis Seeks Harmony With Lt. Gov Hayes
Vermont Governor Deane C. Davis says he and Lt. Gov. Thomas Hayes are not far apart philosophically. He cites Hayes as liberal on some issues and notes Hayes favors strong towns but avoids endorsing Hayes for a future term. The exchange follows discussions on major decisions including a sales tax. Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association proposes higher prices to align with costs, with grade A syrup at 1.10 to 8.50 per gallon.
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Hayes
Davis
Former Attorney General forms Citizens Conference on Justice
James Oakes has filed incorporation papers to form the Citizens Conference on the Administration of Justice, a private non profit aimed at educating citizens about modern judicial and law enforcement systems. Directors include Marion Gear, Martha Prinsen, Henry Albarelli, John David Egner, and Oakes.
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Charlotte
Martha Prinsen
Woodstock
Henry Albarelli
Burlington
John David Egner
Shoreham
and Oakes
State moves to elections for 140000 New York workers unions
The Public Employment Relations Board will hold elections the week of June 30 with ballots opened July 21 for 140000 state workers to choose their bargaining representative. Court rulings did not stop the plan which follows three Court of Appeals opinions backing elections and the board also faces ongoing litigation over five negotiating units.
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State Public Employment Relations Board
Court of Appeals
Berkshire District Court Fines In Horse Race Betting Case
Two men and a woman were fined a total of 9000 dollars in Berkshire District Court for horse race betting. Patrick Carnute 44 of Lee received 5000, Edward Hanna Pittsfield 2000, bail set at 1000 on appeal. Two Pittsfield women, Pauline Colombari and Beverly Folmsbee, were found guilty. Colombari fined 2000 with appeal and bail 1000, Folmsbee given a suspended sentence. WILLIAMSTOWN Dea Deeb Fund grows as Miss Deeb a Mt Greylock sophomore requires a kidney transplant at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. Her goal is 2000 while medical costs exceed 100000.
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Clement A. Ferris
Patrick Carnute
Lee
Edward Hanna
Pauline Colombari
Beverly Folmsbee
Williamstown
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Mt. Greylock Regional High School
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Boston
Williams College Center wins distinguished achievement award
The Roper Public Opinion Research Center at Williams College received the American Association for Public Opinion Research exceptionally distinguished achievement award. Outgoing president Robert Ford conferred the honor at the association’s annual meeting on Saturday in Williamstown.
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American Association For Public Opinion Research
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