Testimony Begins in Trial of Black Panther Chairman
A New Haven jury, 5 Negroes and 7 whites, begins hearing testimony in the rackety case of Black Panther Chairman Bobby Seale and Ericka Huggins. They face charges including kidnapping resulting in death, murder offenses with death penalty, and conspiracy. The slaying of Alex Rackley near New Haven two years ago is central. George Sams Jr. may testify after pleading guilty to second degree murder. The Panthers deny directing the killing and say Sams acted alone or as police agent. Other Panthers face varying proceedings or sentences tied to Rackley case.
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New Haven, Conn
Black Panther
Bobby G. Seale
Ericka Huggins
Seale
Mrs. Huggins
Alex Rackley
New Haven
Panthers
George Sams Jr
Panther
Stokely Carmichael
Sams
George Sams
The
Huey P. Newton
California
Rackley
Broyhill Considers Senate Bid as Draft Committee Forms
Rep. Joel T. Broyhill of Virginia signals reelection to the House in 1972 while a 64 member Draft Joel Broyhill committee in Charlottesville aims to persuade him to run for the U.S. Senate seat held by William B. Spong Jr. The group seeks statewide support, led by Roger MacBride. A separate note mentions a Sunday musical program at Elks Auditorium honoring Emma V. Kelley.
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Charlottesville
Joel T. Broyhill
William B. Spong Jr
Joel Broyhill
U.S
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Roger MacBride
Broyhill
U.s.senate
Elks Auditorium
N. Kent St
Emma V. Kelley
Cedar Hill
Gladye Peyton
Senate PX probe hears perjury and tax evasion charges
After five weeks of testimony the Senate probe sends Brig. Gen. Earl F. Cole sworn statements to Justice Treasury and Defense for possible perjury and tax charges. Cole laments slander and unfair hearing while committee members defend reform aims and accuse him of weak recall and links to PXs and clubs in Vietnam. A separate note mentions a Hymn Sing at Salem Church of the Brethren in Stephens City with multiple musical groups.
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Washington
Senate
Earl F. Cole
Justice, Treasury and
Defense Departments
Cole
Vietnam
Ham Ribicoff
D-Conn
Edward Gurney
R-Fla
William J. Crum
Martin J. Bomley
Salem
Richmond Lawmaker Challenges Interpretation of Lewd Dancer Case
Del. Junie L. Bradshaw argues the Virginia ABC Board misdefines lewd conduct after revoking a Chesterfield County club license for a go go dancer. He vows court action to overturn the ruling if the board does not impose a 60 day suspension. police advised no violation.
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Richmond
del. Junie L. Bradshaw
Virginia Abc Board
Chesterfield County
Bradshaw
Richmond Circuit Court
Chesterfield
Priests Vote for Choice on Celibacy Reform
The National Federation of Priests Councils backed a plan allowing a choice between celibacy and marriage for priests. The 193 to 18 vote followed hours of debate. The group represents about 60 percent of U S priests and may bring the issue to a Vatican synod in September. It also urged Vietnam war condemnation and proposed reforms to draft law.
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Baltimore
United States
Houe
National Federation of Priests Councils
International Synod of Bishops
Paul VI
House of Delegates
Vietnam
Philip Berrigan
Henry Kissinger
Congress
Taxpayers Group Names Watchdogs in Frederick County
The Frederick County Taxpayers Assn has appointed a special committee to study public reaction to local government. Members include Richard D. Hohensee, Robert A. Luttrell, Milton K. Apperson, Jacob F. Moreland, Leonard C. Ellis, and others. The group meets monthly at 7 30 p m in the county courthouse. Research notes porpoises have larger and more complex brains than humans.
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Frederick County Taxpayers Assn
Frederick County
Richard D. Hohensee
Back Creek
Robert A. Luttrell
Gainesboro
Milton K. Apperson
Opequon
Jacob F. Moreland
Shawnee
Leonard C. Ellis
Stonewall
Frederick “County
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Natrona Heights
Tarentum
Lonnie McLucas
Colorado
Spong
House of Representatives
Virginia
Northern
Vanessa
Jonathan Swift
Che Oxford Shop
Hperys
Ralph Mulvey
Oxford Shop
N. Loudoun ST
Senators
Abra
Silence
Bromley
Taxpayers Group
Door Busters
Leggett
Winchester
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