Two Last German Hijackers Present Ticklish Problem to Western Allies
Berlin UPI reports a ticklish diplomatic issue as two East German men who hijacked a Polish airliner to West Berlin at gunpoint seek political asylum. The hijackers demanded asylum after forcing the plane, presenting the Western allies with a sensitive international dilemma.
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New York City Declares Mets Day With Rallies Parade
New York City celebrates Mets World Series victory with three rallies and a tickertape parade. The celebration floods Manhattan as thousands join a motorcade and view fireworks, while city officials coordinate events amid afternoon traffic.
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Nobel Peace Prize Goes to ILO in 1969 Award
The Nobel Committee awarded the 1969 Peace Prize to the International Labour Organization on its 50th anniversary. The prize, worth 75,000 dollars, will be presented December 10 at the University of Oslo by a Swedish Nobel Committee member with a note that no reasons will be given.
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Nixon plan would ease first offense drug possession
The Justice Department proposed reducing first offenses for simple possession of any illicit drug to a misdemeanor, with marijuana reclassified as a hallucinogen. A second offense would remain a felony, and professional dealers could face up to 40 years in prison. John E. Ingersoll outlined the plan to the Senate.
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Davis Moratorium Stand Praised by Legion Leader
In Montpelier UPI reports the National commander backs Nixon Vietnam policy and urges unity to win the war while J Milton Patrick of Skiatook Oklahoma criticizes the October 15 moratorium. Patrick praises Vermont Governor Deane C Davis for opposing the moratorium amid calls for policy re-evaluation and peace talks. The remarks unfold during Patrick’s three day Vermont visit.
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Nobel Prize Scientist Blacklisted From HEW Panels
A new federal blacklist by NIH lists 48 researchers including Nobel laureate Dr Salvad or E Luria and seven NAS members. Luria, MIT microbiology professor, says he was barred from federal panels though he opposed the Vietnam War. HEW funds Luria for a decade totaling 55266 this year. Critics say security probes threaten civil liberties and harm scientific contributions.
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Listers Move to Tax 12 Bennington College Faculty Homes
Bennington Board of Listers plans to tax 12 faculty homes on the Bennington College campus, disputing a college brief that argued exemption. Officials say the Grand List will include the properties this year with a November grievance day to challenge. The issue hinges on whether rental homes on a college campus qualify for tax exemption under Vermont statutes.
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Inside editorial bans cyclamates and zoning notes
A brief item notes an editorial on the cyclamate ban on Page 4 and Manchester zoning reconsideration on Page 6. It also mentions the Berkshire Symphony season opener on Page 6 and a local game where Mt Anthony Patriots defeated Bellows Falls Terriers 26 on Page 8.
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