Draft Lottery Recount Prompted by Judge in Wisconsin
A federal judge in Madison questions the Dec 1 lottery results citing a substantial discrepancy with Nixon's random selection. The suit seeks a possible new lottery while delaying a temporary restraining order and leaving the January and February draft calls uncertain.
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Stan Benjamin
Associated Press
Washington
Madison
Wis
Nixon
James Doyte
Doyle
Selective Service System
Juste Department
Selective Service
HSM
Agnew Says No U S Troops For Asia Without Case
Vice President Agnew told reporters in Bangkok that Nixon would not deploy U S combat troops to Asia unless exceptional circumstances arise and that no unilateral moves would occur without Congress approval. He stressed Asia self help, praised Thailand, and noted U S forces in Thailand were reduced from about 6 000 last year amid mixed Thai reaction to his visit.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Spire T. Agnew
Nixon
Asia
Agnew
U.S
South Vietnam
Tie
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Bnd
United States
Pormasa
Air Force Two
Vice Press
Lins
Phailand
Vietnam
Congress
Phat
Bangkok Post
Maryland Bans DDT and Pesticides Except in Health Emergencies
Gov. Marvin Mandel prohibited DDT and several pesticides in Maryland on Saturday except when public health is endangered by an epidemic threat. The ban puts Maryland among states restricting pesticide use following federal health guidance and other state actions.
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Annapolis
Marvin Mandel
Maryland
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Mexico City Hit By Flu Epidemic Reported
The Public Health Ministry reported Saturday that nearly a third of Mexico City's seven million residents have been struck by a flu epidemic. The disclosure highlights a wide impact across the capital as health authorities monitor the spread and mobilize aid.
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Mexico
Cily
Mexico City
Public Health Ministry
Messenger delivers higher price starting January 4 1970
Effective Sunday January 4 1970 the Messenger price rises for both Weekday and Sunday deliveries by carrier 60 cents per week and by truck or route driver 75 cents per week. Sunday only: by carrier 20 cents and by truck or route driver 25 cents. This is the first price adjustment since 1905 due to higher production materials and distribution costs. Your Messenger carrier or route driver will share substantially in these increases.
large W Va probe after prosecutor auto bombing
Morgantown West Virginia authorities and FBI agents launched a major joint investigation into the Friday bombing of Monongalia County prosecutor Joseph Laurita Jr. Laurita 32 was hospitalized with a fractured leg shrapnel wounds and arm injuries after a car bomb in front of his home. He had campaigned against vigilantism and corruption, and local officials vowed no effort would be spared to find those responsible.
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Morgantown
W Va
Arch A. Moore
FBI
Joseph Laurita Jr
Monongalia County
Laurita
Lawita
West Virginia
Laurite
Orously
Altice
Gav Moore
Suyt
B. J. Bonar
Moore
Norman Yost
Locks and Dams Sites Turned Over to Meigs County
The U S Corps of Engineers handed over Portland and Apple Grove lock and dam sites to Meigs County commissioners, with no definite use yet. Scouts in Meigs seek leasing to support camping and outdoor programs amid rising local scouting participation. Maintenance and funding concerns loom as officials consult with government leaders before decisions.
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Vellam Jones
Meigs Bureau
Pomeroy
Portland
Apple Grove
Meigs County Commissioners
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Meigs County
Parkersburg
Syracuse
See
Reedsville
Ine Racine Locks
Dame
Wathmore
Anti Drug Drive Expands With 700 New Agents in NYC Fight
Treasury announces nearly 700 extra agents for a major heroin smuggling crackdown centered in New York. Customs will set up a Manhattan command post with regional posts planned nationwide. An $8.75 million supplemental appropriation funds 915 hires including 278 inspectors and 307 investigators to boost enforcement under President's directive. Kennedy emphasizes coordination with other agencies as the drive proceeds with no formal name yet.
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Washington
New Yorks
Treasury Department
David M. Whennedy
Customs Bureau
New York
Kennedy
Treasury
The
Jeffon
Brazilian Hijackers Land In Havana Amid Cuban Stopover
A Brazilain hijacking stretched across South America ending in Havana after 27 hours in Peru and fuel stops in Panama and Argentina. The 35 aboard included 7 crew seeking asylum for two detained children in Brazil. Engines failed to start on a Caravelle, extending the flight from Montevideo to Havana. The incident followed a record 24 hour hijacking by Raphael Munibhiello in California.
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Branan Sattiner
Panama
Generaal
Havana
Brazil
Lima
Peru
Rio de Janeiro
Montevideo
Uruguay
Pan
Ama
Mirmurs
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Antofagasta
Hiv
T Hat
Raphael Munibhiello
TWA
Jevliner
California
Lown
Italy
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Liam S. Paseye
Charles R. Fox
Col. Fox
Pascoe
Brnary
Maren
Barloh Jones
Goerge
Cuutch
Payiec
W.va
Tacy
Lauria
Richard Nixon
Robert Mayo
White House
Sam Clemente
Calif
Meigs
Ohio River
Adnt
Operation Inter Oem
Pawama
Cuba
Stalrtine
Rio
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