Dangerous Prisoners Escape in Illinois
Two extremely dangerous federal prisoners escaped from Franklin County jail in Benton Illinois late Monday night. One inmate, a husky part Indian, is serving a life term for murder. FBI issued an alert and search is nationwide as authorities pursue the fugitives.
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Sweden Grants Asylum To Two Deserters
Sweden granted asylum on humanitarian grounds to Michael David Haire and William Percell, two U S military deserters, after a three hour meeting by the Swedish Aliens Commission. Edward Johnson Jr was allowed to stay awaiting further investigation.
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William Percell
Miami
Fla
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Cleveland
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Wilson Talks with Soviets Could Affect Vietnam War
British Prime Minister Harold Wilson wrapped five hours of talks with Soviet leaders in Moscow. He met Brezhnev for three hours and then shared a two hour lunch with Brezhnev and Kosygin, the premier, in a session viewed as potentially influencing the Vietnam War.
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Gunman Attacks Teamster Boss in Baltimore
A hooded gunman beat Joseph Townsley secretary treasurer of Teamsters Local 937 with a pipe, then shot him. Townsley, 41, underwent emergency surgery at Johns Hopkins and was listed in satisfactory condition. His wife witnessed the attack as police found no clear motive. A motorist pursuing the suspect saw him flee. Townsley described a black hood and coat.
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Three Nations Endorse Nuclear Treaty
Britain Canada and Czechoslovakia endorsed the U S Soviet draft to halt nuclear spread with Burns noting it addresses nonnuclear states concerns. Western officials expect a final version before a March 15 UN deadline. In Manila about 1,000 Filipinos burned Johnson in effigy at Congress to protest U S Vietnam policy. Police surrounded the building as riot control measures were readied.
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Brooke warns on racial extremists amid Africa trip
UPI reports Senator Edward Brooke of Massachusetts warned in Lagos that actions by Negro extremists in the United States could spark a racial war. He urged nonviolence for integration, noted slow progress, and discussed Vietnam policy and aid limits as domestic issues.
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UPI
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Johnson to outline job training plan to aid 500000
President Johnson will present to key lawmakers a $2.1 billion manpower program aimed at placing half a million hard core unemployed in private industry within three years. The plan, disclosed in the State of the Union, would boost funding by about 25 percent versus this fiscal year and requires congressional authorization.
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Denver topless outfit ban struck down by judge
UPI reports District Judge Saul Pinchick ruled a city law prohibiting topless outfits unconstitutional for vagueness. City Attorney Max Zall said the ruling was not surprising, noting the ordinance left the city exposed to adverse decisions. Congressional sources cited possible expansion of two pilot programs to spur private industry to train and hire the disadvantaged, currently tested in 15 cities.
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UPI
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Mauritius to Join Commonwealth on March 12
Mauritius will become the 27th member of the Commonwealth on March 12 as it achieves independence from British rule. Secretary General Arnold Smith announced the step on Thursday.
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UPI
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Textile Import Rules Hit by Congressman Whitener
Washington Republican Basil Whitener criticized the U S Tariff Commission for ducking a case on textile imports. He argued the commission’s week old report supports quotas, noting U S market share and sales abroad have fallen since 1950 while Russia surpassed the United States last year. He warned cotton agriculture could decline if trends persist.
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