Massachusetts Silence Law Sparks Federal Court Win
A Massachusetts one minute moment of silence for meditation or prayer in public schools was upheld by a three judge federal court. Opponents warn the ruling will trigger similar statutes elsewhere and pursue appeals while the state orders compliance.
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Boston
Massachusetts
John W. Roberts
The
Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts
Asst
Steven Rosenfield
State Education Department
Framingham
Civil Liberties Union
Supreme Court
Owever
Sandra L. Lynch
Parents Education Department
Roberts
Newton
Wyeth painting recovered as police crack art theft ring
Eight paintings stolen from Richard Saltonstall West of Wenham Mass were found in a Nashua car after a month of negotiations with an informant. The Wyeth work valued at 100000 was among the items recovered in excellent condition. Investigations by Nashua and Massachusetts police continue.
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Nashua
N.H
Massachusetts
New England
Andrew Wyeth
Richard Saltonstall
Ofenham
Mass
Robert Barr
Wenham
Edward Haraden
New Hampshire
Haraden
West
Ballots from 1974 NH Senate race under dispute
Gov. Meldrim Thomson protests to the U.S. Senate over destroying more than 170000 paper ballots from the 1974 New Hampshire race between John Durkin and Louis Wyman. Senate Rules Committee voted to destroy them after Library of Congress review. New Hampshire officials urge preservation for historical purposes.
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Concord
N.H
U.S. Senate
Meldrim Thomson
New Hampshire
John Durkin
Louis Wyman
Senate Rules Committee
Washington
Rules Committee
Durkin
Wyman
Senate
Library of Congress
Robert P. Griffin
Rmich
Ronald Snow
State Ballot Law Commission
Atty
David Souter
Thomson
Howard Cannon
D-Nev
Y Mvian
High fliers say I do at 8500 feet over Mount Washington
Bob Woodman and Gayle Holton wed aboard a Piper Cherokee Six at 8500 feet above Mount Washington in New Hampshire. Woodman has over a dozen years of flying experience and Holton is pursuing a pilot's license.
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Twin Mountain
N.H
Mount Washington
White Mountains
Bob Woodman
Brookline
Gayle Holton
West Springfield
Mass
Woodman
Auburn graveyard encases headstones to withstand weather
In Auburn Massachusetts aging 200 year old headstones are being encased in granite or slate slabs for protection. The project, led by Roy A. Person of Worcester, covers two of the oldest stones including Rev. David Thurston and Peter Bancroft with the goal of lasting a millennium. Local historians support preserving history and may apply the method to other yards.
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Auburn
Mass
New England
Roy A. Person
Person Monuments, Inc
Worcester
David Thurston
Peter Bancroft
O Neill backs responsible offshore drilling for New England
Lt. Gov. Thomas P. O Neill says offshore oil drilling along New England coasts is inevitable and must balance development and the environment. U S Rep Michael Harrington calls for a regional council like the TVA to review proposed New England refineries.
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Boston
Thomas P. O'Neill
New England
O'Neill
Ork Council
U.S
Michael Harrington
Mass
Tennessee Valley Authority
Political spotlight shifts to New England during campaign week
Carter aims for East Boston fund raiser with Massachusetts Democrats then Boston College rally and a Hartford stop. Mondale heads to New Hampshire to address the state Democratic convention while backing congressional candidate Grandmaison. Dole travels to New Hampshire and continues through Connecticut and Maine, as New Hampshire Republicans miss President Ford at the Manchester federal office building dedication.
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Associated Press
New England
Jimmy Carter
Massachusetts
Boston
Boston College
Georgia
Hartford
Conn
Walter Mondale
New Hampshire
Joe Grandmaison
N. Robert Dole
Connecticut
Maine
Ford
Manchester
White House
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