Candy theft charges against two minors draw criticism
A reader questions a big chain store suing two young boys for eight cents worth of penny candy calling it a public disgrace. The piece argues minors handled by juvenile authorities and cites scripture while noting candy value exceeds cost and the case may not leave a police record. It also mentions Oakwood Memorial Cemetery funding and city take over plans discussed May 14 by Forrest Cates.
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Oakwood Memorial Cemetery
Forrest Cates
Inmate Cigarette Access and Jail Visit Rules Question
Reader asks why prisoners cannot receive cigarettes or phone calls in county jail and if this violates the constitution. Answer notes jail rounds at 8 30 a m 3 and 7 p m offer cigarettes candy colas or coffee, security limits on post arrival calls, and visitors allowed three days a week with one visitor per week. Also includes a grammar note about the sentence There are more than one kind of forms of two in the English language and explains there is only one form for too to and to and discusses phrasing.
High Point Hospital Seeks Volunteers and Red Cross Contact
The hospital asks for volunteer help and instructs Mrs. C. L. A. to contact the American Red Cross office. Gray Ladies and Youth Volunteers have already contributed many hours of service at the hospital. Buckeye and horse chestnut differ by species with about 25 horse chestnut species, seven native to the U.S. Native American seeds used for food after careful preparation. seeds contain poison and were used to stupefy fish.
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High Point Hospital
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Europe
America
Graduation At Kent State Quiet After Turbulent Year
Kent State University held peaceful commencement for the 57th class under tight security after the May 4 deadlock. President Robert S. White urged peace and understanding as 1,900 degrees were awarded amid nondisruption pledges and minimal protest.
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Kent State
Kent, Ohio
Kent State University
Robert S. White
Flag Day Parades Open Day Early Across Cities
Flag Day observances began early with marches in New York Pittsburgh and Memphis. In New York about 200 mostly youths shouted USA All the Way with signs praising fighting men and flag freedom. Memphis saw 50 including Mayor Loeb in the rain demanding U.S. victory in Vietnam.
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Indochina
New York City
Pittsburgh
Memphis
Tenn
Continental Congress
New York
Fifth Avenue
U.S.A
Liberty Avenue
Washington
Henry Loeb
Vietnam
Communists Mass Near Phnom Penh Threaten Major Route Link
Cambodian communist forces reportedly massing about 1,000 commandos at Kompong Speu threaten to sever Route 4 to Phnom Penh and the Angkor corridor. Officials warn oil supplies for the capital are critical with only 15 days on hand as battles flare near Kompong Speu and Angkor.
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Cambodia
Kompong Speu
Phnom Penh
Kompong Som
Sihanoukville
Phnomenh
Kompong Thom
Angkor
Jordanian Forces Move as Amman Tensions Rise
Amman faces renewed clashes as Jordanian troops loyal to the ousted army commander push toward the capital. Guerrilla sources claim Marxist factions warn of more fighting while King Hussein reshuffles leadership to curb the crisis. Red Cross counts up to 700 wounded and about 200 killed in five days.
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Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
al Fatah
Hussein
Sherif Nasser Ben Jamil
International Red Cross
Palestinian Liberation Movement
Associated Press
Dennis Neld
Mashour Haditha
Old Jerusalem
Haditha
Wahdat
Hasa
Haitha
Calls For Ban on Enzyme Detergents
Ralph Nader urged a ban on enzyme laundry detergents citing health risks from exposure. He filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission demanding prohibition as an unfair practice, noting potential lung and skin harm and questioning industry sponsored tests.
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Washington
Ralph Nader
Federal Trade Commission
Nader
Humphrey Enters Minnesota Senate Race in 1972 Bid
Former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate from Minnesota. He said he has no intention of seeking the presidency in 1972, though he would not turn away if offered the nomination. He criticizes President Nixon on inflation and recession, citing harm to the economy and the elderly reliant on Social Security.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
U.S. Senate
Minnesota
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Eugene J. McCarthy
D-Minn
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