Nine Arrested in Protest of Sub Commissioning
United Press International
GROTON, Conn. —
The Navy commissioned the fast-attack submarine Providence on Saturday as police arrested nine anti-nuclear demonstrators.
Groton police said the protesters were arrested on charges of disorderly conduct when they blocked traffic. All were released on promises to appear in court Aug. 4.
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