Revolutionary news and militia growth in Cambridge and Roxbury
A Boston dated letter reports tightened city gates and a governor’s pledge to protect inhabitants while soldiers are deployed. Military associators meet in Boston to form ward based companies, raise light horse rifles artillery, with 4000 men anticipated for defence and aid. News notes also mention Virginia Gazette items, a market for labour, and a dangerous live bomb found by a boy in England.
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NEW York Journal
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Roxbury
Massachusetts Gazette
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MARS
Resistance meets Ford support push in GOP Senate
Sixteen of 38 GOP senators sign a resolution backing Ford for 1976 amid reluctance from others. Senator Stevens spearheaded the move, noting some lawmakers will wait or object due to state delegate laws. Critics warn it could backfire if it signals early campaigning. Brock of Tennessee questions timing and bets Ford support may shift in coming months.
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Obert F. Griffin
Michigan
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Ted Stevens
Alaska
Stevens
Bill Brock
Ten
Brock
Tennessee
Guardsman testifies at Kent State shooting trial
Lawrence Shafer of Ravenna testifies he fired at a Kent State demonstrator during a five year old antiwar protest, saying he feared for his life as the student rushed toward him with a hand concealed. He says he fired in the air then toward the man, who says he was standing still.
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Kent State
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Ohio National
Shafer
U.S
Joseph Lewis
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