Abortion Law Sparks Public Opposition In 1972 Debate
The Newport Daily News reports a heated battle over a new law on abortion with opponents arguing it misstates precedent and endangers women. Lawyers Owen and Meskill clash on constitutionality while supporters press for changes. The piece notes contempt rulings related to the legislative process and mentions related family notices and obituaries intertwined in the page.
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Auto Rams Into Fence At Marlborough and Farewell Streets
A car driven by Jaime Cabatu 25 north on Farewell Street mounted the sidewalk and crashed through a fence into the White Horse tavern near Marlborough. Damage to the restaurant and to the Cabatu vehicle exceeded $150. Earlier, six year old Danny Lee Fields was injured riding a bicycle into a car exiting the Housing Authority lot. He received care at Newport Hospital for a forehead injury and was discharged.
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Five Children Die In Jersey City Blaze
Five children perished in an early morning fire that gutted three interconnected buildings in Jersey City New Jersey. Police said the victims were in the same house as crews battled the blaze. The fire originated in an older section with stores below and apartments above. Cause under investigation.
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Thieves Grab Purses After Car Theft Near Brenton Point
Thieves stole two purses from a car parked near Brenton Point at 2:00 p.m. yesterday. Mrs. Frank Parsons of Cranston and her sister in law Mrs. Linda Molloy of Cranston owned the purses containing cash travelers checks and credit cards. Entry was gained by forcing the front window. A vandal threw a sock at a car off the Newport Bridge access road around 9:35 p.m. last night, Lt. Fisher said. Funeral service held for Mrs. Reba N. Smith in Portsmouth where she lived formerly. The Rev Canon Ford Ballard officiated.
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Mariner 9 Sends Mars Photos From Polar View
Spacecraft Mariner 9 resumes sending 10 earth pictures of Mars from its windmill shaped orbiter. The solo polar closeup reveals a water ice cap at the north pole and layered formations suggesting periodic phenomena. Scientists study whether the layers imply a permanent water source and how polar activity compares with spring views.
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Churches Propose Vietnam Challenge
In New York a broad group of Americans urges action on Vietnam policy. The Council’s international relations director Rev Dr Robert Bil Velener is among church leaders pressing prosecutors to respond to protests before firm steps are taken.
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Clergyman William W. Clark Returns Home After Four Years Missing
Rev. William W. Clark of Newton Centre, once presumed dead after vanishing during a 1968 swim, is reported living at home again. The Boston Globe says he returned three weeks ago after four years abroad, working odd jobs in Canada. Attorneys and his daughter declined comment.
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Mrs Peckham Rites Tuesday in Middletown
Mrs Henrietta Chase Peckham 62 of 1777 West Main Middletown wife of former Town Clerk died. Born Portsmouth Feb 23 1908 she was mother to two daughters Marian Peckham Le Vasseur and Mrs Marjorie Le Vasseur and two sons Seb P Peckham and others. A service set for 11 am Tuesday at Hambly Funeral Home with Rev Archie Burdick officiating and burial in Middletown Cemetery.
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1200 GE Workers Walk Off at Pittsfield Plant
About 1,200 GE production workers walked off their jobs at the Pittsfield Massachusetts plant Friday morning. The walkout involved a large portion of the plant workforce and followed ongoing labor tensions. No further details were provided on demands or negotiations.
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Community Briefs Highlight Local Events and Meetings
Local briefs report Mt. Olivet Baptist Church hosting a talent program and tea at 79 Thames Street Sunday at 4 p m to benefit the scholarship fund led by Rev. Robert Williams. Newport Taxpayers Association plans a Tuesday membership meeting at the Hotel Viking. Councilmen Angel and Phlugs will present the 1972 73 city budget with a Q and A session.
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Attorney General Vows Antitrust Priority Ongoing
Philadelphia AP reports the new attorney general, confirmed after a lengthy antitrust case, pledges continued focus on antitrust enforcement as a top Justice Department priority.
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Newport Daily News Subscription Rates and Local News Note
Newport Daily News lists subscription rates by carrier and mail, with weekly and yearly pricing. The notice mentions Associated Press membership and rights to local news content, reflecting standard newspaper practices in distributing AP dispatches.
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Escape by tunnel at Colombo detention center sparks censorship
The Ceylon jail escape by tunnel was reported under strict censorship. Authorities discovered the escapee days ago as news surfaced this week amid wartime restrictions.
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Fleets Hear Navy Seminar at Naval Destroyer School
Cruiser destroyers from Atlantic and Pacific Fleets gathered at the Naval Destroyer School for a three day seminar on current and future challenges for the Cruiser-Destroyer Forces hosted by Rear Adm Thomas R Weschler. Rear Adm Stansfield Turner, a prospective Naval War College president, spoke on Surface Warfare Forces of the late 1970s with Joseph E Grimes as deputy.
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Weather Snippet for San Rises and Tedeehigh
The record notes sunrise at 5 11 am and sunset at 2 15 pm. Tedeehigh shows 2 38 am and 3 07 pm. Low tide at 7 52 am and 0 4 pm.
Democrats Told Of South Vote
AAP report notes Democrats warned that winning in November depends on avoiding a platform that splits the party. Gov. Wallace is cited as influencing platform wording, with Carter stressing the risk of a Dixie-centered split harming electoral chances.
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Nixon Visit Signals Candid Soviet-US Ties Shift
Boston AP reports Soviet Academy of Sciences member Vladimir Ize says Nixon’s Moscow trip shows a serious desire to address complex Soviet American relations. He notes Vietnam is the central shared issue and urges both sides to let the Vietnamese resolve their problems without outside influence from Russia China or the United States.
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