State Legislators Told Of Viet War Atrocities
Hartford lawmakers heard veterans recount alleged Viet Nam war offenses including killings of civilians, village destruction, torture, and environmental damage. Veterans urged political involvement and a full investigation, while some legislators questioned action power and the sincerity of promises to ease the war.
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Finish High School Track Meet Fizzle Ends
Reported incident details from a high school event show boys and girls teams competing under spring conditions at a city venue. Scores and names are partially legible but indicate a competitive meet with notable performances and local participation.
Governor Meskill vetoes three bills in budget dispute
Governor Thomas J. Meskill vetoed three bills as part of a budget standoff. The rejected measures included a Spanish American War veterans loan for a March convention, a request to fund city taxes for a New Britain man, and a transfer of authority to sell state land. House leaders weighed overrides as the veto drew questions about revenue and public sale precedents.
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Meskill Orders Aides to Clear News Releases
Hartford AP report says Governor Meskill ordered aides to clear all news conference material and news releases in advance with his office, a policy described as for information purposes not censorship. He stressed directors must not reveal actions without governor’s office clearance, while keeping reporters informed directly.
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Friends Testify On Jail Visit In Black Panther Case
In Hartford a female friend testified that she visited Black Panther Party Chairman Am/aby Gallyat at Somers and Montville jails, detailing transfer from Somers to Montville. Patricia M. Gallyat, a New Haven legal secretary, said visits occurred despite prison restrictions as MeLucas faced murder charges.
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Assembly Leaders To Meet Nixon Today
Assembly leaders gather in Washington to meet with President Nixon and White House aides on national legislation. Key figures include Speaker Francis J. Collins and minority leaders from both houses. meeting aims to discuss legislative priorities and administration proposals.
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Diane Allison Named Achiever of the Year at JA Dinner
Diane Allison 17 of Bridgeport, president of Com monico, received the Achiever of the Year award at a JA awards dinner in Frederick’s, Bridgeport. Robert Watt Jr spoke on technical education, with other honors given to Traeca, Astraco, and Sumnee Simpson scholarship winner Aim Lemieux. Delegates to the national JA conference were Allison and four others, with advisor awards to local business and media figures.
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Resigning to Become Monk SHU Philosopher Honored
Dr Robert Stephen O'Shea associate professor of philosophy at Sacred Heart University since 1965 was honored at a dinner at Pinecrest Country Club Sheltay for resigning to become a Franciscan monk. He will join the monastery in New Canaan and has taught at Sacred Heart and other colleges. The event featured students and faculty presenting a radio recorder as a gift and highlighted his roles with student publications and philosophy societies.
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Abjelican Philosophical Association
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Society For Realistic Philosophy
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Society For Ancient Philosophy
Bill Tightening Drunk Driving Law Passes In Senate
The Senate approved a bill tightening penalties for drunken driving, lowering intoxication limits, and extending evidence standards. Opponents warned of longer hours for drinking and concerns about enforcement. supporters said the measure would reduce alcohol related highway deaths. The bill passed with a mostly party line vote after lengthy debate.
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Old Expression Explored From Medieval Table Talk
The passage traces the origin of the phrase "beat him, hie pie" to the Middle Ages, noting royal dining on the backs of fonds while servants received scraps. It mentions alleged term links to "skin, bead and Nimbles" and references various archaic sayings, with a suggestion about making an ale rant by plain means.
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British Doctor Reports Pill Not Cancer Related
Hartford AP report on the longest 1971 session with the House passing 6 bills including welfare inspection safeguards and debating unemployment compensation for long term strikers. Speaker Ratelford warned Democrats to attend as the session extended with several roll calls and a key public housing bill postponement. A London study by Dr Martin Vesey found birth control pills show no link to breast cancer and may offer protective effects, informing a welfare bill on birth control pill use for welfare recipients.
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Japan Rail and Bus Strikes Begin Nationwide
Nationwide strikes by Japan's private rail and bus workers began disrupting service across major lines and affecting millions of passengers. Officials say 12 large private railway firms and affiliated bus companies joined the walkout, with more than 200 smaller firms also striking. The action follows wage negotiation stalemates and affects commuter travel nationwide.
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Safety code drafted to aid pushers of ambly carriages
A safety code is being drafted to guide pushers of ambly carriages. The draft offers aid but reveals no specific details yet.
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