Clergymen condemn Washington peace protests on Memorial Day
Two local clergymen speaking at Warwick and Florida services criticized the April 24 Washington demonstrations that drew about 300000 antiwar protesters. Rev A Kenneth Olsen of Warwick Calvary Baptist Church urged unity under the flag and God's sovereignty, while Msgr Vincent J Raith of Goshen accused protesters of aiding communism, praising veterans and urging citizens to serve the country.
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Tuxedo Memorial Day Parade Ends Quietly after Traffic Jam
Tuxedo American Legion Post 293 and auxiliary wreaths marked Memorial Day 1971 at the town veterans monument. Auto horns caused a mile-long jam along Rt. 17 as police halted northbound traffic and two locals held back motorists for the 25 minute ceremony. By 2 PM wreaths were placed, paraders dispersed, and traffic resumed.
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Dissidents Loyal Says Dow at Montgomery Memorial Rites
Rain halted Montgomery's Memorial Day parade as Rep. John G. Dow of Balmville D 27 spoke to about 200 locals inside Montgomery Elementary School. He defended loyal dissent, praised peace marchers, and urged faith in settling current arguments while criticizing President Nixon's anti militarist remarks at West Point.
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