Penny payment spurs legal tender ruling in Rhode Island
Michael Gallucci must prove pennies are legal tender after a court found pennies were not legal tender and ordered payment of 561.42 in pennies plus 42 cents. he was held in contempt and given a week to file briefs. The sum covered 56 100 pennies owed to a roofing firm. Separately at Cape Kennedy the Delta rocket launch of Intelsat 3 was halted by a second stage gas leak delaying liftoff after four postponements.
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Pawtucket
R.I
Michael Gallucci
Jacob J. Alprin
Gallucci
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Space Agency
IRS rejects tax card charging plan while accepting checks
The IRS states it is not participating in a plan to charge income taxes to credit cards but will accept valid checks. The clarification follows City National Bank and Trust of Columbus, Ohio claiming IRS agreed to allow taxes charged to BankAmericard and paid over months with interest.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
City National Bank and Trust Company
Columbus
Ohio
Bank- Americard
Nixon
Congress
Departments of Labor and Health, Education and Welfare
The
Treasury
Fare Beaters Use Foreign Coins to Bypass NYC Fare
In New York city subway turnstiles riders have bypassed the 30-cent fare by dropping smaller foreign coins into the fare boxes. Within a week of the new tokens, old French francs and coins from Denmark the Bahamas Spain Mexico Jamaica and Venezuela appeared in volume. Coin dealers report many inquiries from people seeking bulk quantities of token-sized coins likely for evading the fare.
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New York
Denmark
Bahamas
Spain
Mexico
Jamaica
Venezuela
Hundreds of 1970 autos destroyed in Frisco derailment near Holdenville
Rough on Cars Holdenville Oklahoma AP reports several hundred 1970 autos damaged or destroyed when 28 Frisco freight cars derailed a mile and a half north of Holdenville. Police say 21 cars carried new autos, most of them destroyed. Cause under investigation.
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Holdenville
Okla
Frisco
Here
Prisoners Fire, Strikes Parade Through Kansas Penitentiary
A sit down strike in the bakery and kitchen at the Kansas Penitentiary left two prisoners with minor wounds and 30 placed in solitary. Guards fired to restore order after prisoners hurled objects as an officer isolated two holdouts. The disruption delayed the evening meal.
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Lansing, Kan
Kansas Penitentiary
Jim Banker
Banker
Sinatra Delay Extends Restraint Order in Jersey Probe
Frank Sinatra wins indefinite extension of a federal restraining order shielding him from questions by New Jersey State Investigation Commission over alleged organized crime ties. A three-judge panel will decide constitutionality. Sinatra has refused to testify.
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Philadelphia
Frank Sinatra
New Jersey
U.S. Court of Appeals
Sinatra
Commission
California
Boeing to Cut About 18000 Jobs in Puget Sound This Year
Boeing official Lowell Mickelwart says about 18 000 employees will be dropped from the Puget Sound payroll in 1970 with a large first quarter reduction. Nationwide Boeing sites will also see declines but not as steep as in the Seattle area.
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Seattle
Boeing Co
Puget Sound
Lowell Mickelwa‘t
Boeing
Mickelwatt
Flow Of Bills Starts In Kansas Legislature At Opening
Topeka AP reports the 1970 Kansas Legislature opened a 60 day session with 24 bills introduced. Governor Docking urged ethics reform and conflict of interest controls, including creation of State Governmental Ethics committees and tighter gift and information disclosure rules.
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Topeka
Kansas
Robert Docking
House
Ervin Grant
R-El Dorado
Bert Chaney
D-Hutchinson
Ted Lindahl
R - Plevna
Jack Turner
Wichita
E.A. Unruh
R-Newton
Legislative
Docking
David M. Mills
Arkansas City
Donn Everett
Manhattan
Intercepted Letter Mentions L-dopa and LSD
A captured message from Nute references L-dopa as superior to LSD and addresses Cha. The note hints at drug use or comparison, suggesting covert communication and drug culture language.
Sheriff Reports Two Vehicle Recoveries and One Accident
Sheriff George Neely recovered a 1964 Nash taken from Hammett Motor Co and found parked at St Paul near Eusch Grocery. He also investigated a one car crash on Shaw Road in which Earl W Schooley lost control of his 1968 Ford, suffering a minor hand cut. Vera Schooley escaped injury.
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George Neely
Parsons Car
Shaw Road
Hammett Motor Co
Nash
St. Paul
Eusch
Parsons
Neely
Earl W. Schooley
S. Central
Ford
Schooley
Vera
L-dopa Seen As Potential Aphrodisiac By Neurologist
Georgetown University neurologist Dr William E O Malley disclosed unexpected evidence that the experimental drug L dopa can act as a powerful sex stimulant and may help treat female frigidity and male impotence. He cited cases of increased sexuality in some Parkinson’s patients and urged controlled studies while noting current focus on Parkinson’s treatment.
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Washington
Georgetown University
William E. O'Malley
O'Malley
Weather outlook Kansas today and tomorrow
Topeka AP reports the Weather Bureau forecasts variable cloudiness and above seasonal temperatures for the next 24 hours across Kansas. Highs range from the 40s in the northeast to the low 50s in the west and south, with tonight’s lows from 20s to 30s east. Fog is fading in the fore noon. Overnight lows span 11 to 29 across cities such as Bellevelle and Pittsburg.
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Topeka
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Bellevelle
Pittsburg
Hill City
My Lai Massacre probe grows to 35 suspects
AP reports the investigation into the My Lai massacre expands as Army probes add nine names to the initial 26, with the inquiry continuing. U.S. and Saigon briefings note Hanoi’s offensive potential despite low implication from infiltration rates. In Lagos Nigeria, rival Biafra aid delays persist despite a settlement, while in Canberra fifteen antiwar protesters are detained during Agnew talks.
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Washington
My Lai
Army
Birth Control Pill Study Warns of Cancer Link
A birth control researcher testified to Senate investigators that strong evidence suggests birth control pills may cause cancer.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon Eyes Budget With Surplus Under Review
Washington AP report outlines Nixon's proposed 1971 federal budget near 202 billion dollars with aims to cut costs and possibly trim Post Office operations. It notes tax rises user charges and faster tax collection to reach a small surplus while maintaining a balanced FY 1971 budget.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
White House
Ronald L. Zieger
Welfare Stand Draws Criticism From Nixon Aides
HEW Secretary Robert H. Finch faulted organized labor and urban interest groups for an insufficient push for the President's family assistance plan. He said Congress and welfare lobbies are silent and that chances for reform are very bad, blaming both Congress and urban allies for the hesitation.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Robert H. Finch
Health, Education and Welfare
National Press Club
Finch
Neosho JC Board Accepts Rutter Resignation Talks
Neosho County Community Junior College trustees met in a special session and accepted head basketball coach Lyle Rutter’s resignation after he refused to sign a board statement. Rutter remains athletic director and physical education instructor with no salary change. Wendell McMurray has taken over coaching duties as the dispute continues over a dismissed player Fred Atkinson.
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Neosho County Community Junior College
Lyle Rutter
Rutter
Board of Trustees
Neosho County Community College
Fred Atkinson
Atkinson
Wendell McMurray
McMurray
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