Connecticut High Court Reviews 84-Year-Old Birth Control Statute
Connecticut Supreme Court hears the Buxton Griswold case against the state anti birth-control law. Dr C Lee Buxton and Estelle Griswold face conviction as accessories to contraceptive use. Justices question the law’s reach and its privacy implications for married couples. The case tests whether use of contraception can be criminalized and whether medical advice triggers liability.
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Hartford, Conn
Connecticut
State Supreme Court of Errors
C. Lee Buxton
Estelle T. Griswold
Buxton
John Hamilton King
King
Catherine G. Roraback
Roraback
Joseph P. Clark
New Haven
Gallup Proposes Six Speech Campaign Limit
Dr. George Gallup urges presidential candidates to abandon barnstorming and deliver only six major speeches. He favors nationwide telecast of these talks with no competing programs, stating current campaigning harms health and requires an iron constitution.
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Newark
N.J
George Gallup
Gallup
New Jersey Taxpayers Association
New York to Sell Roosevelts Yacht as Surplus Property
Albany AP says a 72 foot yacht used by Franklin D Roosevelt for official inspections of the State Barge Canal will be sold November 20 as surplus property. The luxury vessel owned by New York since 1930 was bought for $30,000 by the state and is now advertised for bids.
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Asbany
N.Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Inspector I
New York State
Jewelry Heist Suspect Tries Radio Tip To Explain Loot
An unidentified New Jersey man, nabbed by a burly New York officer, claims he searched a lot for his own jewelry after hearing a radio report about more stolen gems tied to the recent record jewel robbery. The exchange highlights confusion over recovered pieces and motive.
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New York
New
Murrow Returns After Cancer Operation
Washington UPI Ed Murrow director of the USIA returned to work on Tuesday for the first time since a cancer operation on Oct 5. Aides said Murrow will work part time for about a week and then gradually increase his schedule as he recovers from the left lung removal.
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Washington
UPI
Edward R. Murrow
U.S. Information Agency
USIA
Murrow
Institute on International Programing at University of Maryland
World Affairs Discussion Group members Nick Kelley Arthur Rubin and Gretchen Small will attend the third annual Institute on International Programing sponsored by the Collegiate Council for the United Nations at the University of Maryland from Friday through Sunday. Keynote speakers include Dr Angie Brooks Philip Deane Dr Leslie Rubin Milton Moniz and Dr Eduardo Mondlane. Howard Clark will speak next Tuesday at 11 a.m. The public is invited.
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Nick Kelley
Arthur Rubin
Gretchen Small
Collegiate
Council For the United Nations
University of Maryland
Angie Brooks
Liberia
Philip Deane
U.N. Information Center
United
Howard &. Clark
American Association For the United Natons
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