New Explosives Purchase Law Takes Effect
The 1970 Organized Crime Control Act requires an IRS permit to buy explosives. Dealers must record all sales and buyers provide ID. Storage rules require secure, theft resistant buildings with prescribed distances. The goal is to deter terrorists and prevent explosions.
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Alaska Pipeline Debate Shifts Toward Support
A Department of Interior report cites reasons against the Alaska hot oil pipeline but then favors it citing national need. Hearings in Washington and Alaska offer a chance to argue against the project amid strong oil interests. Russell Train questions the pipeline's justification and urges exploring better alternatives before final approval. The piece notes ecological risks and urges careful consideration of options beyond oil company plans. The article quotes Isaiah 27:6 in closing.
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Civilization Is Memory Says Hart on Reich and Mumford
Jeffrey Hart argues that Massachusetts journalists inflate the influence of Edward Kennedy reading Reich and Mumford. He contends their calls for ecology and consciousness echo a wider cultural shift from sane action to fanatical sentiment, praising Marvell's balanced view of contemplation and politics.
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Inside Look at CG&E Building Dedication in Middletown
The new CG&E building was officially dedicated on Wednesday. The facility features top class lighting and climate control, with occupied rental offices and pristine decor. Armco president Bill Verity unveiled a Tom Taylor oil painting of the Main Central intersection, hailing the bank site where the building now stands. The piece will hang in the lobby for downtown visitors to enjoy. The dedication was praised for concise speeches and seen as a keystone for revitalizing Middletown's downtown into a vibrant shopping center.
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Turning Point in War as Vietnamization Gains Ground
Washington report suggests a shift in the Vietnam conflict with U S training and air support weakening North Vietnamese offensive plans. South Vietnam builds a capable army, while Laos and Cambodia sanctuaries are eliminated and the Ho Chi Minh Trail is cut, signaling possible reduced US ground involvement and a move toward negotiated settlement.
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Nixon Budget Sparks Right Wing Budget Clash
Fiscal conservatives and military Hawks revolt against Nixon budget while Atty. Gen. Mitchell urges action over talk. The plan shifts more money to war and defense, yet shows small gains for education and health. Pentagon spending rises to about 77.5 billion of a 153.7 billion total, arguing priorities remain safe.
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Planet Jupiter A Gas Giant Could Swallow Earth
Factographs note Jupiter as a vast gas ball able to engulf about 1,300 Earths. The entry cites broad astronomical facts alongside quirky historical notes about spiders and the United Nations origins.
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