U S Suspends Peace Talks In Paris Anew
U S delegation chief William Porter announced the United States has suspended peace talks with North and South Vietnam in Paris due to lack of progress. Pham Dang Lam on behalf of the allied side did not agree to set a date for the next meeting. The action follows North Vietnam ignoring a U S demand to halt its offensive in South Vietnam, the first business of the resumed talks after a five week pause.
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Paris
United
South Vietnam
U.S
William J. Porter
Pham Dang Lam
Porter
North Vietnam
United States
Nation Pays Last Respects to J. Edgar Hoover
The nation honors J. Edgar Hoover who led the FBI for 48 years with a national funeral service at National Presbyterian Church. President Nixon planned to deliver the eulogy as Hoover lies in state, followed by a private burial at Congressional Cemetery near his boyhood home and the Capitol.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Nixon
Hoover
Tional Presbyterian Church
Congressional Cemetery
Capitol
Nixon names temporary FBI chief amid election year nerves
President Nixon selects L Patrick Gray III as acting FBI director to avoid a heated Senate fight before the November election. The move delays a permanent nominee, aiming to sidestep controversy from Kleindienst's earlier confirmation.
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Washington
FBI
Nixon
J. Edgar Hoover
L. Patrick Gray III
Miners Remain Missing After Sunshine Mine Fire
In Kellogg Idaho rescue teams slog toward the Sunshine silver mine where 58 miners are unaccounted for three days after smoke forced a halt. Officials say air is being pumped and 24 deaths are confirmed among the victims in the deep shafts of the producer.
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Kellogg
Idaho
Sunshine Silver
Four Turkish Hijackers Surrender in Sofia
Four Turkish airplane hijackers surrendered to Bulgarian authorities in Sofia today. Turkish government reportedly rejected their demands to free six terrorists, three of whom were condemned to death in Turkey.
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Istanbul
Sofia
Turkey
Humphrey Wins Ohio Primary Delegates Over McGovern
The Associated Press reports Hubert H. Humphrey won the delayed Ohio presidential primary defeating George McGovern to capture the state's 38 at large Democratic delegates for the Democratic National Convention.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Ohio
George
McGovern
Moon Influence Tied to Murder Rates, Study Finds
University of Miami researchers Dr. Arnold L. Lieber and Dr. Carolyn R. Sherin analyzed nearly 1,900 Miami Dade murders from 1956 to 1970 and found murder rates rising 24 hours before the full moon, peaking at full moon, then dipping before a secondary peak at the new moon. They cite biological tides within the human body as the mechanism.
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Miami, Fla
Arnold L. Lieber
University of Miami
Medical School
Tde County
Lieber
Miami Area
Carolyn R. Sherin
Aikenite Found Guilty of Contempt in Drug Case Hearing
A young Aiken man was found guilty of contempt of court for approaching and speaking to a police witness testifying for the prosecution in a drug case. The incident occurred during the ongoing trial, with the judge ruling the defendant in contempt and sentencing pending.
Stumper Stumps Em Again Jackpot Climb Draws Near
Five players came close but none were 100 percent right as another Stumper drew a near miss. Winners listed include J A Taylor Clearwater Robert D Padgett Aiken Elliott Harris Ridge Spring and Edna Taylor Graniteville. Contempt verdicts were delivered against Mark Warther 19 a USCA student who faced a $50 fine or 10 days in jail after an incident during a trial sequence involving a marijuana case. The defense contends Warther touched Mrs Pelham’s arm and said you can’t say that while witnesses testified about undercover drug buys in Aiken. The case continues with Edeburn’s defense expected later today.
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J.A. Taylor
Clearwater
Robert D. Padgett
Colleton Ave
Aiken
Herman Seigler
Palm Drive
Eliott Harris
Rt. 1
Ridge Spring
Edna Taylor
Trolleyline Rd
Graniteville
Jean Shirley Pelham
Hayne Ave
Jeff Edeburn
Lander Lane
Det. Meek
Tig
Warther
John Williamson
Williamson
Edeburn
Pelham
Meek
Four More Arrested on Warrants in Riverside Drug Raid
Four additional suspects were nabbed on fugitive warrants in the Riverside Inn drug sweep. Steven Boyles and Bryan Housand face LSD and PCP charges with bonds set at 20 000 and 15 000, while Ft Gordon soldiers Kenneth Sansome and James Curtis were released on 5 000 and 500 bonds after waiving extradition. Aiken County list shows multiple arrests for marijuana and LSD distribution with varied bonds.
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Riverside Inn
Aiken County
Bryan Housand
Richmond County
Augusta
Donna Christing Clyde
Ric Wrightsboro
Betti Joe Mooney
Hope Ra
James Curtis
Virginia Elizabeth Fennell
Fernwood Court
Regina Lalar
Lampkin Rd
Joseph Frank Boudreau
Rockland
Marjuane
Health Officials Ready for Mosquito Battle in South Carolina
State and local health agencies warn of a probable encephalitis outbreak this summer as mild winter mosquitoes breed early. City and county teams stockpile malathion to support fogging programs, with limited supplies and requests for state assistance.
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South Carolina
State Board of Health
J.T. Hair
New Ellenton
North Augusta
Jackson and
Aiken
Hair
Agnew Calls Credibility Unaffected by Government Secrets
Vice President Spiro Agnew spoke at the dedication of the Strom Thurmond Student Center at the Baptist College of Charleston in a session with about 300 students. He defended government credibility, urged trust, and criticized coverage of the Pentagon Papers while discussing Vietnam and Nixon’s reelection plans.
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The
Baptist College of Charleston
Strom Thurmond
Perate
North Vietnam
U.S
New York Times
Maryland
Nixon
Ness Clears Cases From Docket
The Aiken County Criminal Court disposed of eight cases in its afternoon session and the County Grand Jury added 29 indictments. Judge Julius B. Ness presided. defendants included George Washington Jennings facing DUI trial and Marvin Edward Harrison Jr awaiting Youthful Offender placement. Others received fines, probation, or sentences for housebreaking, larceny, shoplifting, weapon concealment, and related offenses.
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Aiken
Jennings
North Augusta
Highway 25
Ness
Marvin Edward Harrison Jr
Department of Corrections of
Harrison
Michigan
Thomas T. Nester
Gregory James Nester
Barron Mary Lewise Brown
Henry Kinard
House
Clear and Cooler Tonight with Sunny Skies Tomorrow
The U S Weather Bureau in Columbia reports a clear night with lows in the upper 40s and light winds. Tomorrow will be sunny with little temperature change, highs in the mid 70s and near zero chance of rain today tonight and Friday.
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Columbia
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