Vietnam POW releases set amid halted troop withdrawals
Saigon reports North Vietnam delivering a list of 108 American prisoners to be released in Hanoi on Wednesday, while the United States suspends troop withdrawals to ensure all prisoners are released. Viet Cong promise a separate list for Thursday releases.
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Bermuda Murders Probed
Bermuda police and Scotland Yard detectives investigate the slayings of Gov Sir Richard Sharples and Capt Hugh Sayers outside Government House in Hamilton. Both men were shot after a dinner party while walking Sharples’ dog Horsa. the dog was killed as well. Police have questioned several persons with no arrests yet.
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Common Market adopts partial dollar float among six members
Six Common Market nations approve a joint partial float against the dollar ending obligatory dollar purchases. West Germany revalues the mark up three percent and a 2.25 percent fluctuation cap is set among floating currencies. Japan’s yen may follow with cautious impact on exports.
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Final Public Witnesses Set In Gray Hearing
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to finish public testimony on L. Patrick Gray III for FBI director and then seek White House counsel John Dean's testimony. Witnesses include Edward Scheidt, Stephen Schlossberg, and Quinn Tamm. Debate over Dean's appearance continues amid White House objections and political clashes.
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Death of Civil Rights Enforcer Eugene Connor at 75
Eugene Bull Connor, 75, famed Birmingham police chief who used dogs and fire hoses on civil rights demonstrators, died after a stroke produced a period of unconsciousness beginning February 26.
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Ohio Weekend Traffic Toll Rises In Multiple Crashes
The state Highway Patrol reported eleven deaths in as many crashes across Ohio over the weekend, compared with nineteen in the prior week on highways. In Columbus, Sunday bus service resumed after a two month suspension as city subsidizes. The Columbus Transit Co. had cut service Jan. 1 and plans to drop all bus service by June 30.
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Frankie Frisch Dies at 74 in Delaware Hospital
Hall of Fame baseball figure Frankie Frisch died of cardiac arrest at Wilmington Medical Center aged 74. Frisch, who managed the St. Louis Cardinals Gas House Gang in the 1930s, had been in critical condition since a Feb. 8 car crash near Elkton Maryland.
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Peron Candidate Campora Wins First Round in Argentina Vote
Juan Peron's candidate Hector Campora led with 46 percent to force a runoff against Ricardo Balbin who trailed with 22 percent in a first round that ended seven years of military rule. Voters also elected a new Congress.
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Downey Freed From China Becomes Last Korean War POW Home
John T. Downey, the last American held from the Korean War, was released by China after Nixon Kissinger appeals. He flew from Hong Kong to Clark Air Base and hoped to reach his gravely ill mother in New Britain Connecticut. Downey and two other airmen were expected to be freed soon with medical evac transport to Elmendorf Alaska then to Hartford or Westover.
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Permanent Peace Hopes Dim At Wounded Knee
The shooting of an FBI agent and an Indian declaration blocking federal entry dampen hopes for a permanent peace. A Sioux Falls grand jury will hear Feb 27 takeover case. five leaders face warrants. FBI pursuit of a mud-smeared van led to gunfire injuring Agent Curtis Fitzgerald as Indians and federal forces remained entrenched nearby.
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Eight Calls For Trailer Ad Brings Fast Rentals
Mrs. Robert Cochran of Chauncey reports eight inquiries and a quick rental on the second day after her trailer advertisement appeared. She says she has had good results each time she advertises.
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Gaullist Coalition Wins French Election Majority
PARIS AP French voters gave the Gaullists another five years in control of the National Assembly with a reduced majority. After runoff voting from 486 districts the Gaullists held 274 seats, the Communist Socialist alliance 181, the Reform Movement 28, and extreme rightists. The Communist Party won 73 seats, the Socialists 89.
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