New England Jobs at Risk Over CETA and Research Cuts
Two Massachusetts lawmakers warned of 14 000 public service job losses in New England if 5 billion for continuation of Title 6 CETA is not appropriated and if Senate cuts 26 5 million in defense research funds. MITRE Corp Lincoln Labs could lay off 1 000 workers. Lincoln Labs funds amount to 81 million annually. New England has benefited from CETA funds totaling over 55 million in recent years.
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U N Assembly Rejects Zionism as Racism Amid Debates
United Nations votes 72 to 35 with 32 abstentions to brand Zionism a form of racism, drawing sharp replies from Israel and U S figures. Moynihan calls the act an infamous betrayal while Israel vows to treat the resolution as a mere paper. The session also invites the PLO to peace talks and creates a committee toward a Palestinian homeland.
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Ex-Gulf Oil aide admitted secret gifts to congressmen
Frederick Myers, retired Gulf Oil legislative coordinator, testified to the SEC that he delivered sealed cash enclosures to U.S. senators and representatives between 1960 and 1972, including meetings in hotel rooms and a barn, with about 4 to 6 envelopes per year. He named several current and former lawmakers as recipients, while others denied involvement.
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R-Ky
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R-Fla
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R-N.h
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R-Pa
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D Wash
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R-Okla
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Lebanon
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UPI
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Cotton
Judge rejects plea to unplug respirator in Quinlan case
In Morristown New Jersey a judge rules that disconnecting Karen Ann Quinlan from the respirator would be murder despite her severed mind and emaciated body. Her parents sought to end life support so she could die with grace and dignity, with a 44 page decision issued Monday outlining the ruling.
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UPI
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California governor maverick story prompts presidential material debate
Tom Braden’s ongoing feature examines the maverick California governor as a potential presidential candidate. The column analyzes political strategy, public perception, and historical context shaping the notion of national leadership.
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Shriver
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USC
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John Randolph
Alabama
Vermont Human Rights Commission Faces Dissolution Debate
Vermont lawmakers discuss whether the Vermont Human Rights Commission should continue, as two members vote to abolish it while Chairwoman Margaret Lucenti seeks to keep it alive. The panel, funded at about 1000 dollars yearly, focuses on housing discrimination but critics say it duplicatest state efforts and is ineffectual. The dispute moves toward the legislature, with officials lining up sponsors and the attorney general stating the office can handle investigations and enforcement without a separate commission.
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Peter Watts
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Lucenti
M. Jerome Diamond
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Mount Snow to Open if Snow Falls Despite Debt Woes
Mount Snow ski area edges toward a Thanksgiving opening after debt restructuring with First Wisconsin Mortgage Trust and three mortgage holders. An unsecured creditors committee says about half of the approx 300 creditors will be paid around 50 cents on the dollar, representing 65 to 70 percent of the $500,000 owed. Haystack Mountain plans a December 13 start, potential sale by Associated Mortgage Investors continues, with AMI in possession if needed. The region, heavily tourism dependent, faces continued uncertainty as talks proceed.
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Deerfield
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Stafford shifts stance on aid to New York City
In remarks at the National Council for Urban Economic Development, Sen. Robert Stafford says he is open to responsible measures to save New York City from bankruptcy. He rejects a direct bailout, favors reforms and supports Senate Banking Committee guarantees with conditions, while noting possible academic outcomes due to filibuster and veto threats. He urges nationwide unity between rural and urban areas to keep both healthy.
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