Admitted drug peddler wins election as J.P. in Kansas
Phillip C. Hill, 23, a self described drug seller, won election as justice of the peace in Douglas County Kansas. He admitted to peddling LSD mescaline and other drugs and said the job will not interfere with his activities. He claimed secrecy aided his win and spoke of planning to marry people and hear civil cases up to a dollar.
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J.P
Kansas
Hill
Douglas County
Democratic
Vern Miller
Pll
Miller
Sedgwick County
Justice of the Peace
Riles Defeats Rafferty in California Education Race
Wilson G. Riles, a 53 year old black Democrat, defeats State Superintendent Max Rafferty, 53, to become California's first elected Negro statewide official. Riles led after debates cited as pivotal, in a race ending Rafferty's long conservative hold on compensation education policy.
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Sacramento
Calif
UPI
Wilson G. Riles
Max Rafferty
Riles
California
San Francisco
Rafferty
Louisiana
Chage
Compensal Education
U.S. Senate
Thomas Kuchel
Alan Cranston
Indiana Republicans allege vote fraud in Senate race
Indiana Republican leaders cooled on a recount after Democratic Sen. Vance Hartke claimed victory. Rep. Richard L. Roudebush, 4,249 votes behind, refused to concede, while GOP figures alleged fraud in Marion County. Prosecutor Noble Pearcy would probe Bulen’s charges as the party weighed whether to fund any recount.
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Indianapolis
Ind
UPI
Indiana
Vance Hartke
Richard L. Roudebush
Hartke
Roudebush
National Republican
Truce Extension in Effect for 90 Days in Middle East
United Press International reports Egypt will not extend the cease-fire beyond February 3 while the 90 day extension begins at midnight. Jordan also agrees. Israel will not shoot first but has set no time limit. Cairo declares extension on condition no renewal for a third period. No clashes reported during the extended truce period. Israel fortifies positions along the Suez Canal. U.S. envoy Jarring urged talks resume but Israel declines.
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United Press International
Egypt
Mideast
Israel
Jordan
Cairo
al Ahram
Mahmoud Riad
New York
U.N
United Arab Republic
Foreign Pool
Jimmy Lederman
Suez Canal
el Qantara
UPI
Thomas Theatham
Gunnar V. Jarring
General Assembly
Progress reported in GM strike talks
In Detroit GM and the United Auto Workers reportedly intensified negotiations to end the 53 day strike. Secrecy remains. sources say both sides show willingness to move from prior positions. GM may revise its stance on cost of living allowances as talks resume after long session lasting past 7 p.m. Thursday.
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Detroit
UPI
General Motors
United Auto Workers
Detriot Free Press
United States
Canada
UAW
Heath leads Conservative push for British reform
Britain's Heath government pursues a managerial revolution with tax cuts and public spending reductions. A proposed labor relations law clashes with unions as Anthony Barber shifts policy toward levy financed subsidies, higher rents, and reduced welfare. The program aims to boost individual incentives while narrowing state role, risking broad opposition.
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Phil Newsom
UPI
Edward Heath
Britain
Heath
Anthony Barber
Barber
Black Parents organize to insure child safety nationwide
In New York the Black Parents BP network expands from coast to coast. Volunteers, mainly mothers, map blocks near schools and place B posters in homes to offer refuge for children. When danger arises, kids are taught to seek help at marked homes, with volunteers trained to describe suspects and vehicles to police.
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New York
UPI
Bps
National Safety Council
PTA
Saigon Marines strike Cambodia in third invasion
About 3,000 South Vietnamese marines crossed into Cambodia near the Plain of Reeds at dawn in a major operation linked with Cambodian battalions. Spokesmen said the mission aims to root out guerrillas along a prolonged, search and destroy campaign with possible duration of 10 days or more. In the same telegram, Feldkirch Austria reports a car theft suspect fined for being late to court after being arrested en route.
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Saigon
UPI
Cambodia
Cao Lanh
Kien Phong
Mekong Delta
South Vietnam
Feldkirch
Austria
Herbert Stock
Stock
BBC Leeds Newsmen Ordered to Wear Evening Dress
Radio newsmen at BBC Leeds stir opposition after an order to wear evening dress for newscasts after 5 pm. A union meeting was held to discuss the issue. Station officials cited raising tone and creating an image of stability and respectability.
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Leeds
England
UPI
British Broadcasting Corp
BBC
Ray Beaty
Angus Turner
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