Mine Rescue Faltered as Fire Grows at West Virginia Mine
In Mannington West Virginia officials report the No 9 mine fire intensified overnight hampering recovery of 78 trapped miners. Consol Coal executive Poundstone said attempts to curb the blaze failed and smoke now issues from two shafts while carbon monoxide rises. UMW president Boyle offered sympathy but cautioned no rescue while danger remains.
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Mannington
W.va
William Poundstone
Consolidation Coal Co
John Cocoran
Consolidation
W. A
Tony” Boyle
United Mine Workers
James Westfield
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Mountaineer Coal Co
No. 9
Poundstone
West Virginia State Mine Department
UMW
Boyle
Miners Rescued After WV Mine Blast
Four men hospitalized after escaping a Mountaineer Coal Co. No. 9 mine blast in West Virginia recount the dangers underground. They spoke of teamwork and faith as 78 miners remained trapped and a rescue lowered a bucket to pull them to safety.
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Paul
Davis
Nezer Vandergift
Owings
Nixon Keeps New Cabinet a Secret
President-elect Richard Nixon in Florida discusses potential Cabinet choices with Lt. Gov. Robert Finch and John N. Mitchell while keeping names under consideration private. H.R. Haldeman joins talks as Nixon delays departure to New York for further transition discussions.
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Walter R. Mears
Key Biscayne
Fla
Richard M. Nixon
Florida
New York
Robert Finch
California
John N. Mitchell
Nixon Law
Nixon
Finch
White House
Associates
U.S. Senate
H.R. Haldeman
Life Mag co founder Daniel Longwell dies at 69
Daniel Longwell, a founder of Life Magazine and longtime editor and board chair, died after a lengthy illness in Neosho Missouri at 69. He served as executive editor and later chairman of the editors from 1936 to 1954 and retired to a Missouri farm in 1955. The AP Wirephoto shows him crossing a footbridge near his home.
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Life Magazine
Daniel Longwell
Neosho
Missouri
Five Albert Lea Students Seek Jury Trials in Sioux Falls
Five college students from Albert Lea Minnesota face assault and battery and petit larceny charges in Sioux Falls. Antonio D Radio Clyde Bowman Dennis C Kwasnik Paul J Scheaufbauer and Thomas M De Van attend Lea College. Bond set at $50 each with December jury term.
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Sioux Falls
Albert Lea
Minn
Antonio D. Radio
Clyde Bowman
Dennis C. Kwasnik
Paul J. Scheafbauer
Thomas M. de van
Lea College
Minnesota
Grego Rober
John H. Griffin
Bhot
Rober
Holiday Inn
Griffin
Mocamba Club
Billie G. Robinson
Det Tives
Nun Calls for Farmer Power in Farm Groups
Sister M. Thomas More a history professor at Haley Family College urges a federation of farm organizations to create farmer power. She criticizes current groups for seeking their own advantage and not the industry or farmers, calling for broader consumer consideration.
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ST. Paul
Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association
M. Thomas More
Haley Family College
Manitowoc
Wis
Former Austin Man Dies in Highway 61 Crash
Brian Bellrichard 26 Hastings man died from injuries from a car crash on Highway 61 west of Hastings. Survivors include his widow Rosemary Ferris Austin daughter Michele and Brett his mother Goldie Jirele and siblings in Anoka Groton Ohio and Rochester. Funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Queen of Angels Church with Rosary at 8 p.m. Friday. Friends may call Mayer Funeral Home after 11 a.m. Friday.
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Ramsey A. St. Paul
Highway 61
Hastings
Brian Bellrichard
Rosemary
Herbert Ferris
Michele
Brett
Edward
Goldie) Jirele
3Rd Ave
Judith Ann Deckham
Anoka
Wanda Lee Michelson
Groton
West Germany and allies seek franc rescue plan
West Germany economic minister Karl Schiller says talks among Group of 11 plus Switzerland focus on imports incentives and export controls as a path to stabilize the franc and avoid devaluation. Finance Minister Franz Josef Strauss says outlines of a solution are emerging as the secret meeting continues. Ahlers confirms ongoing discussions after a lengthy session.
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Bonn
Germany
West Germany
Karl Schiller
Switzerland
France
Britain
Schiller
Franz Josef Strauss
Conrad Ahlers
Bonn meeting aims to stabilize franc and monitor global markets
West Germany and France led talks among finance ministers and central bank governors as the Bonn conference sought to stabilize the franc and the international system. France reported a $178.4 million drop in official reserves, while markets in London Paris and Frankfurt faced closures and cautious trading amid speculation.
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Bonn
Paris
Bank of France
France
West Germany
London
Eight Americans Killed as Three Aircraft Shot Down near Da Nang
In the Da Nang area three U S aircraft were shot down injuring twelve and killing eight Americans. A Marine CH46 helicopter a F4 Phantom and an F 100 Super Sabre were lost while North Vietnamese shelling and clashes continued. U S command reported combined enemy casualties for the week and updates on American and South Vietnamese losses and totals since 1961.
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Saigon
da Nang
U.S
Dan Nang
South Vietnam
U.S. 1St Marine Division
196Th Light Infantry
Girl Dies After Beating at Cleaning Store
Linda Boothe, 17, daughter of a Highway Patrol lieutenant from Des Moines, was found beaten to death in the cleaning store where she worked on Wednesday. AP Wirephoto.
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Linda Boothe
Highway Patrol Li
Arliss L. Boothe
Des Moines
Teachers Return to Ocean Hill Brownsville School Amid Patrol Line
Eight teachers entered the Ocean Hill Brownsville school under police protection after being barred earlier. Albert Shanker, head of the teachers union, warned of a possible citywide strike again this fall against New York City’s 1.1 million pupils.
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New York
Ocean Hill
Brownsville
Albert Shanker
Merger of Northern Lines Clears Hurdle in Competition Case
A three judge panel rejected the Justice Department appeal challenging ICC approved merger of the Northern Lines railroads. The panel ruled the merger would not be detrimental to competition in areas served by the lines.
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Washington
Northern Lines
Justice Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
Johnson Calls Vice Presidency a High and Responsible Office
President Johnson, a former vice president, says the office is high and responsible. He notes his discussions with incoming VP Spiro Agnew and with Hubert Humphrey, stressing duties have grown and touching on Vietnam and international issues.
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Johnson
Washington
Maryland
Agnew
Vietnam
Paris
Middle East
Gun Industry Attacks Proposed Federal Firearm Checks
In Washington AP report the gun industry criticizes a proposed federal rule requiring all firearm buyers to provide name address and a signed eligibility statement. IRS commissioner Sheldon Cohen warns the casual sale practice is ending amid the push for tighter controls.
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Washington
Sheldon Cohen
Internal Revenue Service
Greek Supreme Court Denies Panagioulis New Trial
The Greek Supreme Court rejects Alexander Panagoulis appeal for a new trial and his 72 hour grace period ends at dawn, with no indication he was executed for plotting against the regime. Panagoulis is pictured earlier this month at his trial.
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Alexander Panagoulis
Supreme Court
Panagoulis
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