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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1969
Page
2
Powerful gas explosions collapsed the No 2 and No 3 Altos Hornos mines near Nueva Rosita trapping 145 miners. Rescue teams recovered seven bodies, with officials saying the rest are believed dead. Miner Gerardo Martinez voiced sorrow over friends lost in the disaster.
The Altos Hornos steel plant mine complex near Monclova Mexico faced a catastrophic gas explosion. 145 workers were underground. 7 bodies recovered with 138 still entombed as rescuers battle poisonous gas and blocked shafts. Mexico’s president sent aid teams and supplies.
Dwight D. Eisenhower's funeral at Washington National Cathedral was simple and dignified with no eulogy, reflecting his wishes. St. Paul’s verses were read over the casket as Mamie Eisenhower remained poised, and The Palms hymn was requested by Ike. Dignitaries including President de Gaulle and King Baudouin attended. Nixon delivered the Capitol eulogy the next day.
The death of Judge W Preston Battle in Memphis may trigger a new trial motion for James Earl Ray, convicted of King’s murder. Ray’s letter requesting a trial reversal prompted Battle’s involvement. Tennessee law could grant a new trial when a motion rests with a deceased judge, according to an appellate official. Autopsy cites heart attack. no foul play suspected.
Saigon and U.S. officials press for progress in Paris talks as South Vietnamese President Thieu reiterates a secret talks offer to the Viet Cong. Communist leaders demand U.S. withdrawal before real negotiations, while allied observers call the move a potential path to substantive talks.
In Tokyo clashes between rival groups of Communist students disrupted graduation ceremonies for about 10,000 at Waseda University. The university president was pelted with eggs as he prepared to deliver the commencement address.
In Atlanta a man dressed in a suit bit a 30 year old woman on both ankles in Rich's Department Store. He fled barking like a dog before police arrested a young man on assault and battery charges after he identified himself as a tutor.
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