Appeals court upholds Vietnam war ruling against Massachusetts
The United States Court of Appeals unanimously dismissed Massachusetts suit challenging the Vietnam War as constitutional. The 13 page decision holds Congress and the Executive jointly sustain undeclared hostilities, barring judiciary review of one branch alone. Massachusetts Attorney General Quinn called the ruling disappointing and said an appeal to the Supreme Court is under consideration.
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FTC weighs sex oriented ads selling teen loneliness cures
FTC members questioned whether ads offering products as cures for teenage loneliness and sexual frustration amount to selling sex. Critics cited auto and cosmetics campaigns while officials pressed for clarity on advertising ethics as FTC hearings on advertising psychology and youth-focused campaigns continued.
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Court nominees face Senate scrutiny over wiretapping
Nixon nominees Rehnquist Powell and Blackmun draw Senate Judiciary Committee questions on surveillance and privacy. Eastland leads questions as debates over eavesdropping, criminal justice and court balance unfold with Nixon defending the court’s decisions and urging public respect for the Supreme Court.
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Nixon nominates Rehnquist and Powell to Supreme Court
Dissent from John Lindsay and the National Women’s Political Caucus meets mixed reaction to President Nixon’s surprise picks. Lindsay calls Rehnquist undistinguished and Powell insensitive. policy groups accuse Nixon of underestimating women’s roles. Senators vary, with Eastland praising the picks and Muskie predicting smooth confirmations while McGovern regrets no woman was chosen.
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Vermont plan to regulate political ads creates election authority
The Vermont Ecumenical Council proposed a five member election practices authority to supervise broadcast time for candidates. The plan would bar direct media deals, require minimum five minute airings, and curb short 30 or 60 second spots. Governor appoints two members, runner up appoints two, plus a fifth jointly chosen.
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Surcharge cut study linked to Vermont budget
Davis administration will study reducing the 15 percent income tax surcharge, aiming to trim the $6 million yearly boost first set in 1969 to erase a deficit. Commissioner Crisman says a department plan will compete for $2.5 million extra funds in the $130 million 1973 budget. Woodstock center name added to corrections chiefs. Innocent plea entered in Waterbury crash death case. NEH grants totaling over $117,000 awarded to Vermont academics and researchers.
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Colonie Youth Killed In Route 155 Crash
An 18 year old Colonie resident, Paul J. Coons of 29 Huckleberg Lane, died when his car crossed into the opposite lane on Route 155 near Memory's Garden and collided head on with another vehicle. A passenger, Peter L. Williams, was treated and released. The other driver, Mrs Margret M. Frey, and a passenger, Mrs Mary F. Weir, were hospitalized with rib injuries. Coons was to be married November 6.
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Cresthaven
Bor dentown-Lenox School form announced in Berkshire
Lenox hosts the consolidation of Lenox School with 90 year old Bordentown Military Institute to reopen as Bor dentown-Lenox School. Principal Hewett cites enrollment up to 150 boys in grades 9 through 12 on the Lenox campus. Foxhollow School girls will join classes at the new school.
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Adams Selectmen Prepare for Special Town Meeting Vote
Selectmen rushed Thursday night to call a special meeting to vote again on a request for the state to return part of the 10,000 acre Mt. Greylock Reservation to Adams. A special Town Meeting cannot be held for about two more weeks.
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West Side free health center eyed in Pittsfield
Pittsfield Health Commissioner Harold Stein confirms a candidate report that a free neighborhood health center is being established on the West Side. Dr. Stein aims to have it running in about a month, with first word attributed to Council-at-large candidate Mary L. Murphy. Lanesboro road widening plan advances. Public works hearing on Brodie Mountain Road approves widening a one mile stretch to 36 feet at an estimated cost of about $450,000.
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Mary L. Murphy
Lanesboro
Department of Public Works
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