Middletown High to Stay Closed Monday After Friday Turmoil
Middletown High School will be closed Monday as officials plan for reopening later in the week. Principal Mayabb announced the closure through Thomas Webb after a three hour meeting with the board, city commission, and police. 38 students spoke at Frisch's seeking to rescind the decision. Mayabb will stay until a replacement is found. Police praised for restraint as five officers and six students were injured and 13 people arrested in Friday’s violence.
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Thomas F. Webb
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Atlanta
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Fra
Dudley Inwood
Order of Police
Louis Pierce
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Pelice
Sentencing begins as Chicago 7 contempt cases unfold
In Chicago a US district court jury nears verdicts on seven men charged with conspiracy to incite rioting at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Judge Julius Hoffman begins contempt sentences amid shouting and crying in a courtroom scene marked by heated exchanges between defendants, counsel, and spectators.
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David T. Dellinger
Rennard C. ‘Rennie’ Davis
Thomas Haycen
Chicago 7
Abbott
Abbie” Hoffman
Hoffman
Dellinger
Tasca
Michelle
Bobby G. Seale
Seale
Allen Ginsberg
Phil Ochs
Nixon Puts Ban On Production Of Deadly Toxins
The administration announced a ban on producing toxins that kill or incapacitate, placing them between chemical and biological weapons. Plants at Pine Bluff and Ft. Detrick may convert to defensive or retaliatory uses, with possible tear gas retention and defoliants treated as similar tools.
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A Glance Inside America The What
A nostalgic look contrasts idealized landscapes with modern smog and decline. Saul Pett examines American life quality amid environmental and social blurbs on page 37. Pornography debate features a South Carolina educator on page 8. Milton Cross preserves the Met broadcast legacy on page 22.
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South Carolina
The
Met
Milton Cross
PATCO to Launch Work Action Halting Air Traffic
Attorney F Lee Bailey said PATCO will begin a Sunday job action causing a gigantic disruption in air traffic. The union, representing 7800 of 8500 FAA controllers, will withdraw optional services citing fatigue and medical entitlement to rest. FAA calls the strike illegal and past actions have delayed flights and stranded passengers.
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F. Lee Bailey
Federal Aviation Administration
Bailey
PATCO
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Winter Weather Travel Warnings Extend Through Weekend
The forecast predicts snow mixed with freezing rain with highs in the low 30s. Travelers are urged to slow drive and plan for slick conditions as warnings accompany the approaching days.
Chuckle Minister’s Prayer Plea Becomes Light Verse
A humorous verse mocks a minister seeking wealth from parishioners as freely as advice. It plays on open minds and open wallets within church life, delivered in a witty, lighthearted tone.
Chevrolet Studying Lead Free Engines For 1971 Cars
Chevrolet is conducting a feasibility study to see if its 1971 engines can be redesigned to run on unleaded gasoline in the 90 octane range. Chief engineer Alexander Mair cautions the work is not a production commitment and notes lead additives in current fuels. The company plans an announcement on its stance soon as it assesses required engine changes and the impact on pollution control systems.
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Chevrolet
General Motors Corp
Alexander Mair
Corporation
Mair
Violence shadows New Orleans Mardi Gras future
The New Orleans Mardi Gras season faced rising violence with Al Hirt struck by a rock and a 12 year old girl stabbed leaving paralysis. Police cite influx of outsiders, weapons found in custody, and crowd safety concerns. Officials warn the parade's security costs rise as Rex reigns.
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al Hirt
Raymond Burr
Hirt
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