American treasure ship freed by Cuban patrol boat
The Jocelyn-C captained by Stan Carlson of East Orleans Massachusetts was released by Cuba 24 hours after boarding near Cay Lobos in the old Bahama Channel. Five crew members were aboard and on their way home, per Carlson's wife via Senator Kennedy's office. State Department officials said there had been no contact with the vessel.
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Miami
Havana
Jocelyn-C
Stan Carlson
Orleans
Mass
State Department
Jocelyn Carlson
East Orleans
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
D—Mass
Cay Lobos
Old Bahama Channel
Cuba
Paul G. Prins
7Th Coast Guard District
Moon Dust Recovered After Mailbox Find
A two inch vial of moon dust, assigned by NASA to Dr. George Wetherill of UCLA, was recovered undamaged from a mailbox after a tip. Police handed the dust to a NASA representative Monday afternoon.
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Los Angeles
George Wetherill
University of California At Los Angeles
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Pesticide Ban Stalled Over Regulatory Dispute
FDA backs White House move to ban 2.4.5-T linked to birth defects in mice and rats, but aides say the recommendation rests on outdated data after the manufacturer withdrew its request. White House adviser DuBridge ordered a ban by January 1 unless FDA sets safe residue levels in foods.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
White House
Office of Health, Education and Welfare
Robert H. Finch
FDA
Charles C. Edwards
Lee A. DuBridge
Department of Agriculture
Rail Strike Threat Looms Over Nationwide Jurisdiction Fight
Union leader William W. Winpisinger says a nationwide rail strike could occur if Congress does not intervene after a federal court barred a single whipsaw strike. He spoke before a meeting of four shopcraft unions as a court order blocks targeted action in the job jurisdiction dispute.
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Washington
U.S. District Court
Howard Corcoran
Nixon sends elementary and secondary education message
White House press secretary Ronald L. Ziegler says President Nixon’s message on elementary and secondary education is being sent to Congress today. He did not disclose details or proposals within the message.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
White House
Secre
Tary
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ziegler
Kentucky teachers return to classrooms after strike ends
Kentucky Education Association abandons six day walkout after failing to win higher pay and benefits. President Kenneth Estes urged teachers to pressure the legislature and inform the public as 17 injunctions end the national strike involving about 25 000 of Kentucky's 32 000 teachers.
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Louisville
Kentucky Education Association
Kenneth Estes
Association
Ninth Tour of Duty for Fort Bragg Sergeant Major
Sgt. Maj. William Waugh, 39, volunteers for his ninth Vietnam tour from Fort Bragg. He has earned two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star, two Vietnamese Crosses of Gallantry, and seven Purple Hearts in prior tours and will depart this month for the war zone.
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FT. Bragg, N.C
William Waugh
Vietnam
Traffic Fine Paid Returns To Sender After 18 Years
Doris Lind found two 18 year old traffic tickets and sent them to Salt Lake City officials with a $2 check. A records check showed one ticket was paid in 1951 while the second remained unpaid. City Judge Floyd Gowans ordered the tickets and money returned to Mrs Lind noting the long delay and honesty displayed.
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Salt Lake City
Doris Lind
Floyd Gowans
Lind
Hunger Hearings Face Senate Overreach Debate
The hunger committee led by Senator George McGovern is accused by Senator Robert Dole of overstepping its authority by using hearings to target President Nixon's welfare plans. The clash follows a Senate vote granting the panel a one year reprieve and $246000 to study medical and nonfood areas.
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Washington
Senate
Hunger Committee
Nixon
Robert Dole
R-Kan
George McGovern
D-S.c
Hartzog To Lead County Democrats
Conrad Hartzog of North Augusta was elected chairman of the Aiken County Democratic Party at the county convention led by U S Rep J Bryan Dorn. Hartzog succeeds Dr FA Kennedy of Aiken as state executive committeeman. Dorn praised the party and warned against internal attacks on seniority in the House.
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Conrad Hartzog
North Augusta
Aiken County
Democratic Party
U.S
J. Bryan Dorn
Hartzog
FA Kennedy
Aiken
Dorn
Dem
Ocratic
Backwell Chosen as GOP County Chairman in Aiken
Wallace Blackwell of North Augusta was elected as the Aiken County GOP chairman at the biennial convention held at Aiken Junior High School. About 400 delegates heard Harry S. Dent of Columbia praise the administration and urge precinct-level work to strengthen the party. The convention named 26 delegates and 26 alternates to attend the state gathering.
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Aiken County
Wallace Blackwell
North Augusta
Aiken Junior High
Harry S. Dent
Columbia
South Carolina
Dent
Three More U S Copters Shot Down By Communists
Viet Cong and North Vietnamese gunners shot down three American helicopters on Monday. One American was killed and six wounded. three choppers crashed near Laos border, Cambodia border near Hue, and northeast of Saigon.
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U. S
Saigon
South Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Hue
Vietnam
Cam Ranh Bay
Hoi An
Superstition Mountain
Mekong
Cambodia
U.S
11Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
11Th Armored Cavalry
da Nang
Americal Division
11Th
Laos
Aiken Trials March 14 Highlighting Local Horse Industry
The Aiken Trials on March 14 showcase the season's premier event, reflecting horses and owners, trainers, and handlers that drive Aiken's economy and character. E Barry Ryan delivers an insightful discourse on U S racing history and the horse industry’s impact on Aiken, recommended reading on Page 7.
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Aiken
United States
E. Barry Ryan
McNair Promises Steps To End Lamar Disorder
Gov. Robert McNair pledged action to restore order at Lamar after clashes between pupils and state troopers. He ordered more highway patrols to the area and may deploy National Guardsmen. details of plans were not disclosed.
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Columbia
Robert McNair
Lamar
McNair
Israeli Air Attacks Hit Egyptian Positions by Suez Canal
Israeli planes attacked Egyptian army positions along the northern Suez sector for an hour and returned safely. A senior Israeli officer warned of grave border saboteur activity from the Arabs and discussed measures including a potential border fence. King Hussein warned peace chances were virtually nonexistent as tensions rise and warned of a possible new preemptive strike.
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Tel Aviv
Suez Canal
Israel
Lebanon
Hussein
Jordan
Middle East
Chest Pains Send LBJ To Hospital
Lyndon B. Johnson, in Brooke General Hospital San Antonio, is under observation with chest pains due to hardening of the coronary arteries. Doctors report no heart attack signs, but note a minor ECG change and potential several days of hospitalization. An aide calls his condition stable with ongoing chest discomfort.
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San Antonio
Tex
Lyndon B. Johnson
Army Hospital
Col
Robert L. North
Johnson
Brooke General Hospital
Plans Move Ahead For Barnwell Nuclear Fuel Plant
Allied Chemical and Gulf Oil form a 50 50 partnership to build a nuclear fuel recovery plant at Barnwell County South Carolina. Construction costs exceed 70 million dollars with operation expected in late 1973 and capacity to serve 60 to 70 light water reactors. Local officials and Sen Thurmond praise the project and permit process advances.
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New York
Allied Chemical Corporation
Gulf Oil Corporation
Barnwell County
S.C
Gulf General Atomic Incorporated
Allied Chemical Nuclear Products Incorprated
The
Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Allied Chemical
Gulf Oil
Barnwell
South Carolina
Thurmond
Robert McNair
Sol Blatt
House
Edgar Brown
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William W. Winpisinger
Waugh
Democrats
Backwell
GOP
Wallace Black Well
Mideast
Georges Pompidou
Tricia
Center
Maj
Louise Crowley
UPI
Lemar
Lbj
Barnwell A-Plant
Savannah Atomic Energy Commission
River
Allied Chemical Nuclear Products
Strom Thurmond
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