Former UMW official convicted in Yablonski slayings
A jury in Buie, Pa convicted former United Mine Workers organizer Willan J. Prater of first or second degree murder in the 1969 Yablonski family slayings. The verdict neared seven hours after deliberations, with appeals and a new trial sought. Prater faces possible life terms. sentencing date was not set.
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Soviet arms buildup in Far East seen exaggerated says sources
Western diplomatic sources say the reported Soviet arms and troop buildup along the Chinese border is overstated. China reportedly reinforced its rockets and develops ICBMs as discussions linger on possible settlement after Mao’s death, with limited risk of full scale war in the near term.
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London rites set for Noel Coward
Noel Coward dies at 73 in Jamaica from coronary thrombosis while staying at Port Maria. Secretaries move his body to Kingston for flight to London where tributes pour in from Laurence Olivier and others. Coward left England to escape taxes and earned fame as a playwright actor and composer with hits like Private Lives Blithe Spirit and Bitter Sweet.
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U S resumes troop withdrawals from South Vietnam
The United States restarted its troop pullout after word Hanoi freed 32 POWs, beginning a fourth phase of the POW release. About 6,300 U.S. servicemen remained, with 50,000 in Thailand amid ongoing air operations over Cambodia and the Vietnam conflict.
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House panel seeks Dean testimony on executive privilege
Ranking House members urge President Nixon to let John Dean III testify about executive privilege concepts and the administration's views. They assure questions would not probe Dean's Watergate role, while a Library of Congress study traces executive privilege back to Eisenhower and notes Nixon used it in his first term.
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Weicker says Nixon aides knew of Watergate bugging
Senator Lowell Weicker Jr a Republican on the Watergate panel says he is sure some of Nixon advisers knew of or condoned political espionage against Democrats during last year s campaigns He notes Nixon faced wrong advice around him and cites McCord Dean and Magruder as having prior knowledge while Dean denies it and the White House seeks immunity for Liddy in the probe
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Wounded Knee Continues Rift Among Full-Bloods
The report notes continued divisions at Wounded Knee with many full-bloods rejecting the government stance and remaining wary of official actions. It highlights persistent tensions and a call for autonomy amid ongoing protests and negotiations.
Double bill shines at Marte Theatre with classic and new cinema
Marte Theatre on Main Street debuts a first double feature under new management led by Raquel Welch and Kevin McCarthy in Kansas City Bomber and Charlton Heston in Skyjacked. Cinema listings highlight Tonight's Academy Awards derby and showings of The Rolling Class and Poseidon Adventure at Cinema Land II. Critics praise Shelley Winters and Peter O'Toole performances while noting the strong contrast between The Ruling Class and Poseidon Adventure. Willamstown listings include The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean with Newman and Gardner boosted by supporting roles. Time clocks and schedule details are provided, with local contact numbers.
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Kevin McCarthy
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Peter O'Toole
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Roy Bean
Paul Newman
Ava Gardner
Anthony Zerbe
Stacy Keach
Man swims nine hours to safety through shark waters
Stuart Braddick, a 34-year-old builder, sank from his 21-foot launch off Townsville, then swam nine hours through shark-infested seas to Havannah Island. Rescued by air after leaving a life jacket and signaling on shore, he was unhurt except for a minor hand cut and says he's shaken but grateful for survival.
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