Drunk Driving Laws Tighten Across States
New York report notes growing DUI penalties with rising costs from crashes and insurance. By 1971 states like North Carolina New Hampshire Maine Indiana Virginia sought stricter habitual offender laws, mirroring Virginia to curb repeat offenses and life license revocation provisions.
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Mountaineer 63 to Lead Grand Teton Winter Climb
PANDER Wyo UPI Mountaineer Paul Petzoldt aged 63 will lead 24 students and instructors from his National Outdoor Leadership School on a staged ascent of Grand Teton 13266 feet in Wyoming. The team aims for a winter summit with new cold weather gear tests and ecosystem conservation goals.
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St Elizabeth Catholic High Eyeing Single Subject Blocks
In Oakland, St Elizabeth (Franciscan) plans a switch from six 45 minute daily classes to long single subject blocks. Principal John Appel says immersion aids focus and understanding, with three to four week study cycles, optional extended subject projects, and student parental approval.
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Administration says no change to food stamp regulations
Washington reports Assistant Agriculture Secretary Richard Lyng stated the administration will not propose changes to the new uniform food stamp rules. The plan expands eligibility for about 7 million people and raises benefits for roughly 6 million others, while around 60,000 may lose eligibility. estimates of annual cost for keeping some recipients are up to 4 million dollars.
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Indian director challenges governor study on Thurston jail
Lincoln Indian Commission Director Robert Mackey called the governor’s conclusions on Thurston County Jail a repeat of last summer’s Box Butte County probe. He cited deaths and said the governor’s office found no problems. He noted ongoing Civil Rights Division review by the U.S. Justice Department into Thurston and Lake Bulle counties and declined to comment on state agency investigations.
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Considerate thief returns car after honeymoon speculation
In Lyon France a housewife reported her car stolen and found it later parked nearby with lace flowers and a note from the thief promising return as soon as possible. The car had traveled 80 miles showing a potential honeymoon trip. Authorities and local residents ponder whether the couple used it for a honeymoon journey.
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Nixon Chided for Not Submitting Pollution Tax Plan
President Nixon was criticized by Rep. Les Aspin and others for not sending the air pollution tax proposal unveiled on February 8 to Congress. Aspin questioned administration delays and industry pressure while noting a prepared bill to tax sulfur emissions is awaiting Ways and Means action once the president submits the broader plan.
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New Yiddish Language Paper Established in New York
The Yiddishe Zeitung, a new Yiddish daily in New York, launched after the demise of a rival. Editor Deolach announced 10,000 copies of the first issue distributed citywide. Geulseh of Deutsch Printing Co. said the paper would cost 14 cens and publish daily except Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
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China gains foothold in Arab diplomacy amid shifts
Raymond Wilkinson reports from Beirut that Beijing sees a growing year for Communist China in the Middle East with Lebanon, Libya, and Kuwait moving toward diplomatic ties. Chinese exports to Arab markets rose about 10 percent to $200 million in 1970, while a $40 million Sudanese loan signals broader economic engagement. Egypt plans a January visit to China as Cairo seeks clarity on Peking’s stance in the Arab Israeli conflict.
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Dopey Dwarfs Stolen From Derby Police Station Display
Derby police report two of the seven dwarfs from a Christmas show tableau have been stolen from Derby Police Station. A spokesman said the second Dopey has been taken in a week and officials cannot explain the motive.
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High Malpractice Insurance Costs, Testimonies Warn
UPI reports that state insurance commissioners testified at HEW hearings about rising malpractice insurance costs and the low payout to victims. They cited defensive medicine, inflated testing, and hospital costs up to 2 dollars per patient per day. Calls emerged for fee regulation, stricter hospital oversight, tighter doctor licensure, and a partial no fault system.
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Three killed in New Rochelle blast and fire
A boiler explosion and subsequent fire leveled a Mull Street two story building in New Rochelle causing three deaths and about 30 injuries. The blast blew through adjacent structures as responders battled flames for hours. Victims included George Lemerick, Frank Brausoleil, and Lester Hyslop. Eight firefighters, two police officers, and twenty civilians were among the injured. The blaze also damaged an adjoining showroom housing Soundview Chevrolet and Vinny's Auto Body.
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