Howard Hughes Denounces Autobiography as Fraud
Hughes voices to reporters calling the forthcoming Life McGraw-Hill memoir a fraud and insists the voice in the conference is his. He says he will resume flying and may appear publicly, while denying collaborating with Clifford Irving and denying any payments.
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Humphrey enters race with plea for reconciliation and end to war
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey formally announced his third bid for the presidency calling for reconciliation rebuilding and rebirth. He pledged to end the Indochina war and emphasize equal rights for women elder care and youth opportunity as he files for the April 25 Pennsylvania primary.
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Queen Elizabeth Capsizes After Fire in Hong Kong Harbor
The Seawise University, formerly the Queen Elizabeth, capsized after a massive fire in Hong Kong harbor. About 800 to 900 workers were aboard when the blaze started, with 200 leaping into the water or climbing away. Investigators considered arson and sabotage while noting the ship’s 11 decks collapsed as it sank on its side. Nine Chinese workers were hospitalized. no deaths were confirmed. The vessel had been sold for conversion to a floating university for Chapman College and a cruise ship, with renovation costs running into millions.
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U S Urges Tobaccomen to Develop Safer Cigarettes
The U S surgeon general urges safer cigarette development to reduce carbon monoxide nicotine and tar exposure. A 226 page report to Congress highlights risks to nonsmokers and calls for reduced hazards and continued cessation efforts. Senate hearings are planned for tar and nicotine limits.
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Brooklyn man robbed twice on a single trip 240 dollars stolen
Ahron Cohen, 50, left his downtown Brooklyn business with 240 dollars and was robbed by two armed men. After first reporting the crime and borrowing 35 cents to take the subway, he was robbed again before reaching the station. He flagged a patrol car, identified the suspects, who were arrested, and borrowed another 35 cents to finish home.
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Kent State students nabbed for flag theft at police station
Kent police arrest four suspects including three Kent State coeds Jennifer Stafford Sally Long and Rebecca Adams and non student Eric Fout after they took an American flag from the police station. They face petty larceny or conspiracy charges as police say the flag was intended to decorate an apartment.
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Nixon says wife did better Africa work as ambassador
President Nixon praised his wife as a capable personal representative during her Africa tour, saying her ceremonial welcome and band reception as ambassador surpassed what he would have achieved in the role.
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Missing Barge Crewmen Remain Lost After Ohio River Blast
Two men, Jack Stephens and his son Charles, still missing after Friday’s explosion on barges in the Ohio River near Parkersburg and Belpre. A Sunday search with 24 deputies and volunteers failed to locate them along a 10-12 mile river stretch. The blast may have been caused by removing gasoline with an electric pump. a towboat pilot reported the incident and noted prior related accidents.
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