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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1970

Page

14

Yablonski Killing Plot Aimed at Blocking Testimony

A federal prosecutor said Joseph Yablonski was murdered by three Cleveland men to stop him from testifying before a U.S. grand jury. Washington Pa charges allege premeditated murder. suspects Gilly Vealey and Martin held on $250,000 bonds each and facing extradition to Pennsylvania.

New York Timef Cleveland Joseph A. Yablonski Washington Paul Eugene Gilly Claude Edward Vealey Aubran Wayne Buddy” Martin Washington County Washington County Dist. Afty, Jess D. Costa Pennsylvania Federal Bureau of Investigation Fio Frank McKetta Ohio Yablonski Joseph Yablonski Clarksville Vealey West Virginia Federal New Martin Blondish Jesse Chappell Cindy West Side Martin Thompson Hip Chappell Gilly Aidn Gerald Gold Gold Painter Bruce Tnder Kentucky Boyle Atty. Krupansky

Nixon Orders Relief Sent To Biafra

The White House ordered urgent aid to Nigeria for Biafra. Plans include Fair 16ton-C97 cargo planes from Co tonou Dahomey, two 1-ton DC planes from Iceland, and immediate airlift of 50 generators 10 000 blankets and 10 000 hurricane lamps.

Washington White House Nixon Ronald L. Ziegler Nigeria Biafra Co‘tonou Dahomey Lagos

Namath testifies on franchise business in Senate hearing

Broadway Joe Namath, Jets quarterback and chairman of Broadway Joe's Restaurants, tells a Senate subcommittee he is the largest single shareholder with 19 percent and active in operations. The hearing probes franchise abuses and impact on small and black businesses, with next session set for Tuesday.

Washington New York Jets Joe Namath Senate Small Business .Committee Namath Broadway Joe’s Restaurants Harrison A. Williams Jr D-N.j Jackie Robinson Minnie Pearl Comediene Hillard Elkins Claire Bloom Wil

Mississippi House Defeats Anti Evolution Law repeal

In Jackson Mississippi the House rejected a bill to repeal a 44 year old anti evolution teaching law by a 70 to 42 vote. Opponents urged restraint while supporters warned repeal would mock the Creator and last state law against teaching mankind's ascent or descent from animals. Rep W B Meek of Eupora urged divine aid.

Jackson Miss House of Representatives Mississippi Rep W.B. Meek Eupora

Pill's Peril Only Theory Doctor Tells Senate Panel

Senate hearings on birth control pills hear Dr. William Spellacy of the University of Miami say theoretical links to liver damage diabetes and vein disorders exist but firm proof requires large long term studies. He notes pills may aggravate existing conditions and that estrogen-rich formulations have raised concerns though no deaths from liver disease have been reported. A British study hints at increased coronary risk in young pill users with metabolic effects seen in 15 to 18 percent.

Washington Senate William Spellacy University of Miami School of Medicine Spellacy Gaylord Nelson Wisconsin Great Britain Victor Wynn University of London

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