Ohio River flood claim first victim in Southeastern Ohio
The Ohio River flood has claimed its first victim, Mrs. Della S. Fowler, 63, of Pomeroy, who died of an apparent heart attack while moving items from her flooded basement. Rivers are rising, with Point Pleasant at 46.34 feet and crest forecasts around 50.2 feet late Thursday or Friday, prompting evacuations and road closures.
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Flood Ties Nelsonville Athens Area In Severe Hocking River Rise
Severe flooding from the Hocking River covered Athens and Nelsonville with the river crest reaching 24.15 feet in Athens and 18.6 feet in Logan. Water supply breaks in Nelsonville prompted boil orders and evacuations while universities and schools closed. Red Cross and Civil Defense aided shelters as residents stored sandbags and crews worked to locate breaks and restore services.
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Defense rests in Ruby murder trial in Dallas
The Jack Ruby murder trial reaches end of direct testimony as Melvin Belli declares the defense rests after Dr Manfred Guttmacher testified Ruby was not legally sane. Both sides may call rebuttal witnesses later this week before closing arguments.
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Rioting Cambodians Sack Two Embassies in Phnom Penh
Rioters sacked the American and British embassies in Phnom Penh for three hours. The U S flag was burned and the Cambodian flag raised. Cars and embassy property were damaged as protesters shouted anti Western slogans. U S officials reported no injuries.
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Lodge Wins New Hampshire Primary as Write‑In and Resigns Denial
Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge swept New Hampshire with a write‑in victory to lead the Republican field. Lodge, posted in Saigon as U S. ambassador to South Vietnam, refused resignation and toppled Barry Goldwater and Nelson Rockefeller. With 288 of 302 precincts in, Lodge had 30 659 votes, about 34 percent of the GOP tally. Nixon placed fourth with 15 042 ballots.
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Sweepstakes Approved By N H Voters
Concord voters approved the New Hampshire Sweepstakes by better than a 3 to 1 margin in a local option referendum held with the presidential preference primary. First race is set for Sept 12 with tickets sold at three tracks and in 49 liquor stores across 42 communities. Sales may start within six days, possibly Thursday night at Rockingham Park in Salem. Police in Pueblo Colorado found a young man asleep in a clothes dryer after a quarrel at home.
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Queen Elizabeth II Gives Birth To a Son
Britain celebrates as Queen Elizabeth II has a baby boy born at Buckingham Palace weighing 5 pounds 7 ounces. The infant is the queen's fourth child and third son, with plans for a formal name likely James or Robert, amid a week of royal duty.
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Greece
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Robert
Rupert
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Pay Raise Vote Slated In Congress
Washington reports the House will vote on a bill granting a $10,000 annual pay raise for members of Congress. The measure, central to broader federal pay hikes, faces reluctance from members who must defend the extra public funds to voters. A final vote was not expected before late day or Thursday.
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United States Apologizes to Soviet Union in Bomber Incident
Washington protests to Moscow and seeks help to recover an American reconnaissance bomber and its three crewmen shot down over East Germany during a training flight. Crew: Capt. David I. Holland, Capt. Melvin J. Kessler, and 1st Lt. Harold W. Welch. Their fate remained unknown as parachutes opened after the shooting. Another item notes thirteen cars derailed on a Pennsylvania Railroad freight line at Camden, near Eaton.
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Soviet Union
East Germany
Defense Department
Air Force
David I. Holland
Ambrose Holland
Holland, Minn
Melvin J. Kessler
Abraham Kessler
Philadelphia
Harold W. Welch
Gerald W. Welch
Detroit
Soft-Pedal Public Feud Rumors Nurtured After New Hampshire Primary
Washington sources describe a smoldering Johnson Kennedy rift amid Kennedy write-in efforts in New Hampshire. Despite Johnson outpolling Kennedy, officials acknowledge discomfort and talk of a party split as the administration seeks to preserve Democratic unity.
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Johnson
Robert F. Kenney
White House
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Ed Kennedy
New Hampshire
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Jenkins Dam Rumors Debunked by Engineer
Engineer Henry Hughes confirms Jenkins Dam remains sound and intact. He notes police inquiries after rumors of a breach and says gates are not opened without U S Corps of Engineers direction in Huntington. Lake Burr Oak stands eight feet above pool with capacity for more.
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Henry Hughes
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Huntington
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