Abbie Hoffman Defends Yippies Chicago Circus Claim
Abbie Hoffman testified at the Chicago trial over alleged convention riots that Yippies aimed to bring a lively life style to the city not to incite violence. He described preconvention training as silly and said he never fought police, urging others to obey curfew as arrests occurred. Hoffman admitted authoring two flyers but downplayed calls to fight.
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UPL
Abbie Hoffman
Hoffman
Michael Reese Hospital
New York City
Army
National Mobilization Committee
Vietnam
Court orders prison to end Ray's solitary confinement
A federal judge ordered Tennessee state prison officials to devise a plan by January 12 to occupy James Earl Ray with recreation work and exercise while in maximum security. Ray pleaded guilty to the King slaying and described solitary confinement as cruel, while officials warned his life could be endangered and escape risk would rise.
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King
Ergel
Ray
Miller
Grand Teton Climb Reaches 1648-Foot Level In Harsh Conditions
Hall of 22 member climbing party led by Paul Petzoldt nears the Saddle on Grand Teton amid subzero winds. Rangers say four climbers reach the Saddle. rest camp lower as forecasts warn of continued high winds. Petzoldt, head of NOLS, calls the trip a fun experience.
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MOOSE
Wyo
UPI
Grand Teton Peak
Te Mountain
Tain
Petzoldt
5 Percent Investors Passbook and Time Certificate Details
The notice describes a 5 percent investors passbook account with a $500 minimum, $100 increments for deposits, quarterly interest, and early withdrawal rules. It also notes a 90-day notice option for withdrawing funds and extra ways to earn high interest. It mentions 5 percent time certificates from Bank of America, maturing every six months and issued for at least $1,000.
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