Hickel nomination faces united challenge on public lands
President elect Nixon proceeds with Cabinet vetting as Walter Hickel, Alaska governor, faces sharp questions from conservationists and Senate skeptics. The triage of confirmation battles looms as Congress prepares Johnson budget messages and a high stakes debate over a 200000 salary for the president.
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Stewardess Foils Delta Hijack Attempt In Miami
Delta Airlines flight from Detroit to Miami was halted when stewardess Lynne Sargeant refused a passenger with a shotgun and locked the cockpit door. Kenneth Earl McPeek, 31, of Orchard Lake Michigan, was arrested after the plane landed at Miami International Airport. his 3-year-old son was placed in protective custody.
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Mediation Move Over AP Guild Strike In Washington
The Wire Service Guild and The Associated Press mediators met in Washington as strikes over wages and a modified shop resume. The union seeks a $280 weekly top minimum in year one, up from $264 in their last offer. No AP service disruption reported. Ohio reports continuing drop in traffic fatalities with 2,520 deaths in 1968, down from 2,533 in 1967 and 2,605 in 1966.
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Fifteen Die In Ohio Weekend Traffic Accidents
Fifteen people died in Ohio traffic crashes over the weekend. A Columbus coroner planned to rule today on a fifth possible death linked to a crash. Floyd Nichol, 51, of Marysville, is thought to have had a heart attack before his milk truck toppled two utility poles in Columbus.
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Baer Jr Free on Writ After Boston Threats Incident
Actor Max Baer Jr. known as Jethro from Beverly Hillbillies was released on a writ after police say he threatened two people with a shotgun and fired once in the air at a rental home, demanding the whereabouts of his wife. Police did not disclose the wife’s location. In Euclid Ohio, investigators used metal detectors to search the home of Marlene Steele widow of Judge Robert L. Steele for the gun used in her death from two pistol shots.
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Sharon Berchin
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Ohio
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Black students at Ohio University begin six demand plan
Ohio University confronts six student demands as organizers start implementing the action plan. The effort signals campus activism and ongoing negotiations with administrators about student rights and inclusive policies.
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Viet Cong Attack Can Tho Airfield in Mekong Delta
Viet Cong struck Can Tho airfield 80 miles south of Saigon, destroying or damaging 15 helicopters worth about 5 million dollars and mortaring the 9th Infantry Division area. US losses included eight dead and ten wounded as sappers breached defenses. The attack marked a bold early offensive in the delta.
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Ohio Solons Start Cranking Out Proposals To Please Home Folks
In Columbus the Ohio Legislature moves to draft up to 200 bills this week as the House and Senate brace for a busy session. Gov. James Rhodes faces Republican resistance while education funding reforms loom and a constitutional amendment may arise to aid financially-strapped districts.
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Solons
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Senate
James Rhodes
U S Proposes Flexible Speaking Order At Conference
A U S spokesman urged narrowing the conference table design and dropping the rule for speaking order. The move aims to satisfy the Viet Cong and start talks with North Vietnam, though acceptance remains unlikely.
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National Liberation Front
U.S
United States
Harris Seen as Likely Democratic National Chairman
Vice President Humphrey endorses Oklahoma Senator Fred Harris for Democratic national chair. Harris would gain a national stage and is seen as a possible sleeper candidate for 1972. Harris thanks National Committee members and prominent Democrats for their support.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Oklahoma
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Senate
Humphrey
Lawrence F. O’brien
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