Kennedy seeks secret inquest into Kopechne death
Massachusetts Supreme Court was asked to order a secret inquest into the death of Mary Jo Kopechne in Senator Edward M. Kennedy's car. A Kennedy lawyer also sought to disqualify Edgartown District Court Judge James A. Boyle from presiding.
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Voters Reject Zoning Ordinance In Parkerburg Upheld By Majority
In Parkerburg more than three of four voters rejected the city zoning ordinance while the new city charter proposal failed to gain support with 5,303 yes to 3,289 no. Overall turnout was about 35 percent of 24 000 eligible voters.
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Congress begins debate on Nixon record and next steps
Congress moves to assess actions taken and pending after a meeting with President Nixon. Republican leaders Gerald Ford and Hugh Scott said Nixon would send a message to Congress Monday outlining completed measures and remaining tasks.
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Washington
Weather Outlook Norwalk and Local Births and Deaths
Considerable cloudiness and cool tonight with possible showers. Low in low to mid 40s, high Thursday in the 60s, then fair and warmer Friday. Occurrence probabilities 30 today 10 tonight 10 Thursday. Norwalk high 67 low 50. 90 percent humidity 7 am 93 pm 80 at 7 pm. Precip 0.18 inch. Sunrise 7 31 sunset 6 58. Moonrise 4 39 moonset 5 51. BIRTHS Mr and Mrs Thomas Alexander 12 West Chestnut son. MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS Troy Noble Rome factory worker Sharon P Charles Monroeville factory worker. DEATHS Mrs Louise C Merrill 95 Rochester Milton Buck 69 Warren.
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Griffin Opposes Haynsworth Nomination for Supreme Court
Senate Republican Whip Robert Griffin publicly opposed President Nixon’s nominee Clement Haynsworth calling the appointment a mistake and urging the Senate not to confirm. Griffin cited public confidence in the judiciary and warned judges must stay independent from the executive branch.
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Hometown crowd shifts city to local ambulance contract
Norwalk Ambulance Service Inc. won the city ambulance franchise after a packed chamber vote, reversing a prior award to Mansfield Ambulance Service Inc. The three year pact provides $50,000 yearly subsidy and allows charges to customers for calls, with Norwalk poised to buy equipment and establish a headquarters.
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Norwalk Considers One Percent City Income Tax
Blue Ribbon Committee backs half percent while city seeks one percent income tax to raise about 169 429 dollars in 1970. Officials warn an extra full percent on top of water rate increases burdens families and press for spending cuts and delayed capital projects.
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Byrd Hints He'll Take Legal Action Over Subsidy Loss
Jess Byrd of the Mansfield Ambulance Service says he will seek legal action against the City of Norwalk after the city denied a $60,000 annual subsidy and franchise for ambulance service. He claims council led him to invest in equipment with the promise of approval, then altered course.
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Bigger Pensions On Tap In Government
Washington reports bigger pensions loom for Social Security recipients and federal workers. The plan seeks at least a 15 percent boost by December 1, with Congress possibly approving a phased increase and retroactive effects. Congress members could see pensions up to 34000 dollars annually under changes shifting to three top years.
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Baltes Low Bid On Lake to River Highway Section
Ohio Department bids opened for a 11.1 mile segment of the lake to river highway from Ashtabula to East Liverpool with A J Baltes Inc Norwalk named apparent low bidder at 6.4 million versus a 7.3 million state estimate. Final section between Ohio 88 and U S 322 in Ashtabula County waits for bid opening. Barbara Jean Shutt 24 convicted of murdering her adoptive mother remained in critical condition in ICU after overdose.
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