Thurmond and Simons In Life Magazine Probe Stir South Carolina
In Columbia Republicans rage while Democrats smile as Life magazine accuses Sen. Strom Thurmond and Judge Charles E. Simons Jr. of improper land profits. McNair faces questions over accepting Life crew access and a press conference is planned to present alleged collaborators.
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Strom Thurmond
Charles E. Simons Jr
Thurmond
Judge Simons
Simons
Erial
McNair
Harris
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J. Drake Edens Jr
Columbia magazine dealer sentenced for obscene material
Al De Fee, 37, received the maximum two year prison term after an all male jury found him guilty of possessing obscene films and magazines with intent to distribute. Circuit Judge George Bell Timmerman Jr. noted the jury’s hour and a half deliberation and praised a woman alternate for her dignity as she viewed the material deemed among the dirtiest the judge had seen.
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Columbia
George Bell Timmerman Jr
South Carolina
al De-Fee
Timmerman
Illinois appoints Ralph Tyner Smith as new junior senator
Ralph Tyner Smith was sworn in as Illinois junior senator to fill the late Everett Dirksen's seat. He took the oath from Sen. George D. Aiken with Sen. Charles H. Percy nearby as Gov. Richard Ogilvie, who appointed him, watched. About 15 senators attended along with Illinois House members.
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Washington
Ralph Tyner Smith
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Smith
Charles H. Percy
Presid
Ing
George D. Aiken
Richard B. Ogilvie
Dirksen
Ilinos House
Nixon urges UN action to halt aircraft hijacking
President Nixon told the General Assembly hijacking should be a top global priority with no nation differences. He cited 105 hijackings worldwide since 1961, 51 of them involving U.S. aircraft, most forced to Cuba.
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United Nations, N.Y
Nixon
United Nations
General Assembly
Hgg
U.S
Cuba
Federal Aviation Administration
Washington
iCuba
Defense bill passes with $20 billion procurement authorization
Washington AP reports the defense measure cleared with 81 to 0 vote, authorizing about $19.98 billion for aircraft missiles ships and tracked vehicles. It includes approval of the Safeguard anti ballistic missile program and earmarks $7.1 billion for research development testing and evaluation. The bill moves to the House as the Senate tackles space spending questions.
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Washington
Nixon to speak on Selective Service plans Friday
The traveling White House announced Nixon will provide a public statement and a news conference on future Selective Service plans. Press secretary Ziegler said the President will speak at 11 30 a m EDT, followed by Defense Secretary Laird at the Pentagon. The session will not be carried live on television or radio.
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Nixon
Ronald L. Ziegler
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Laird
Pentagon
Alken Classifieds and Contacts Advertising Lines
The snippet lists telephone numbers for advertising business circulation classified news and photo sections at Alken. It includes numbers 648 1441 648 1815 648 2311 648 2312 and 643 1815 643 1818.
Nixon Pleads Before UN For Work Toward Peace
South Carolina Governor Robert E. McNair told the Democratic National Committee that liberal extremists threaten the party’s broad coalition and could reshape its political structure. He criticized the McGovern reform commission and antiwar faction, urging moderation as Alabama seating and internal strife dominated proceedings.
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Oklahoma
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APD Officer II Cited For War Service
Patrolman Morris Kelly Deason, 26, cited for meritorious service while serving with Company A First Battalion First Marines First Marine Division in Vietnam from March 9 1968 to April 6 1969. He led a machine gun crew across a stream to establish an advance post, directed return fire after an explosion, and maintained security during evacuation.
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First Marine Division
Repub
Vietnam
TuCau
Deason
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Circus To Visit Town With Three Ring Prodigy Show
The King Brother Circus arrives Saturday for two matinee performances under Hornet Booster Club. Stars include Ruckers Uncaged Leo pard Fantasy Patti Esclante Family and Hines and Company. Acts feature oriental foot juggling a symphony in balance and elephant acrobats. Grounds at Richland Avenue and Beaufort Street host setup day activities.
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Ruckers
Miss Patti
Esclante
Hines and Company
Richland Avenue
Beaufort Street
Nixon urges peace in Vietnam and Middle East deescalation at UN
President Nixon makes a half hour policy speech before the General Assembly urging all nations to work for peace in Vietnam and asking the Soviet Union to help defuse the Middle East crisis and halt the arms race. Gromyko applauds but will study the speech before commenting as talks resume. Nixon then pursues private diplomacy and a UN reception with diplomats including Gromyko.
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N.ye
Nixon
Vietnam
Soviet Union
Middle East
Gromyko
U.S
United States
Uneion
U.N
Paratroopers Celebrate Withdrawal News in Vietnam
In Saigon troops of the 82nd Airborne Division's 3rd Brigade celebrate the planned withdrawal order amid cheers on Highway 1. The grainy report notes only some 3rd Brigade units would depart with the 35,000man pullout, while others were reassigned. The scene contrasts with casualty tallies and continued Marine actions near the DMZ.
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Hoe Mon Canal
Re. Frigede
Vietnam
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South Vietnam
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Oe Re Ragen
David Wein
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Four Die In C17 Crash At McChord Field
Four men died when a Military Airlift Command C47 twin engine transport crashed shortly after takeoff from McChord Field Washington. Nine survivors were hospitalized at Ft Lewis. Names of the dead and injured were withheld. The plane was en route to Travis AFB California. No fire occurred and cause was not yet determined.
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Air Force
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Travis Air Force Base
Calif
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Woman Pays Municipal Taxes In Shirt Off Her Back
A mother of eight in Fraser Valley gave her shirt to a municipal clerk at the Fraser Hall counter to pay taxes. The garment bore a $267.60 check on the back and she left claiming she did not want to be arrested for indecent exposure. The assessor said the item was forwarded to a bank.
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Henry Gisler
Fraser Valley
Wayne Mommerfelt
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