Haiphong mining debate and regional praise in Texas note
The column revisits Averell Harriman's Viet Nam era caution on mining Haiphong, now seen as too cautious as Haiphong and other North Vietnamese ports are mined. It links to Sun Tzu and Elbert Hubbard while noting new US China Soviet cooperation amid debates on war costs. The piece shifts to Perryton Texas branding and local slogans, humane animal treatment in heat, peanut price rise projections, and witty quips from Wes Izard.
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America
New Terrorist Acts Awaited in Mideast
AP reports security forces at Tel Aviv Lod Airport surge after a terrorist sabotage alert tied to Tuesday’s mass killings. Israeli jets crossed into Lebanon amid tensions. hospitals in Tel Aviv stayed on alert as passengers faced thorough searches and baggage checks. No arrests or weapons found after hours of inspections.
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EPA weighs criminal charge over Ford testing errors
The EPA considers criminal prosecution of Ford Motor Co over incorrect antipollution tests on 1973 models. Ford voluntarily flagged testing problems in mid May, delaying certifications. If proven, charges could follow to justify continued operations during further testing and potential DOJ action.
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Detroit
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George V. Allen
General Enforcement
Allen
Ecological Lumberjack Tops Fort Worth Billboards
A phantom lumberjack cuts signs in Fort Worth leaving cards reading Ecology Incorporated. The latest 50 by 15 foot billboard, valued at 3500 dollars, is fourth targeted as 30 posts are sawn to topple it. Police note bow saw use and staged post failures aid escapes.
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UPI
Ecology Incorporated
Rick Ney
New Trial for Rape Given Amarillo Man
James Placido Chavez, 32, of Amarillo, was ordered a new trial after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals found the 1965 guilty plea to rape may have been involuntary. The court discharged him from death row and remanded to Potter County custody as arrangements are made for his return.
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Amarillo
Potter County
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
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Huntsville
Paul Gaither
Court of Criminal Appeals
KEG Files Charges In Skyjacking Case
FBI charges Frederick William Hahneman 49 of Easton Pa for hijacking an Eastern Airlines flight May 5 demanding 303000 and bailing out over Honduras. A federal warrant in Alexandria Va names him as the hijacker. Honduras authorities aided tracing his movements.
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FBI
Frederick William Hahneman
Easton, Pa
Eastern Airlines
Honduras
L. Patrick Gray II
Hahneman
Alexandria
East
Ern
Allentown
Miami
Fla
Dulles International Airport
Virginia
Puerto Castilla
Cian
Bureau
James St
Easton
Gray
Air Power Strikes Hue Region as Paratroops Advance
A 2000-strong South Vietnamese parachute column moved northwest of Hue with heavy U.S. air support including B52 bombers dropping near a thousand tons of ordnance. In Kontum, North Vietnamese probing the area, with over 120 killed and 12 Vietnamese dead and 58 wounded. Clouds hampered close air support but B52s continued bombing the attacker’s positions southwest of Hue.
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API
Hue
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Kontum
Thailand
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Quang Tri
Imperial Capital
My Chanh
U.S
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Inside News Albert Fay Interviewed on Issues
Election profile surveys NM candidates with focus on Albert Fay. Page 22 contrasts political themes from Midnight Cowboy style cinema to a Billy Graham film, outlining public concerns and candidate stances.
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Judge Rules 1968 Wiretap Law Unconstitutional
U S District Judge Joseph S Lord Jr ruled the 1968 wiretap law unconstitutional on its face citing Fourth Amendment privacy protections. The decision suppresses electronic surveillance evidence against seven gambling case defendants led by Matthew F Whitaker and involves alleged Schuylkill County gambling czar.
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U.S. District Court
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Matthew F. Whitaker
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U.S
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Senate
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