Wakefield rally garners 35000 in pro Vietnam show of support
Paul P Christopher Jr a 19 year old Wakefield High School senior who once dropped out organized a massive Back Our Boys In Vietnam rally at Wakefield Common attracting about 35000 participants Despite antiwar protests he urged support for U S policy in Vietnam Tenants waved flags and signs while Ho Chi Minh effigy was displayed in a peaceful scene with a few antiwar demonstrators escorted by police
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Three Major Brush Fires Rage Across California
Winds up to 60 mph drove three major brush fires across four southern California counties. Each of the two large fires had burned about 5,000 acres by early today, destroying at least two homes and possibly six more. More than 1,500 firefighters battled the out of control blazes as authorities blamed Santa Ana winds and dry brush.
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Impartial Jurors Unavailable. Murder Trial Moves Venue
In Polk County Florida lawyers seek an impartial jury after three days of questioning failed to produce a suitable panel for John J. Sweet's murder trial. Judge Love ordered a change of venue as 47 jurors were dismissed for preformed opinions. Sweet, once of Foxboro Massachusetts, is accused of first degree murder by procuring the death of Charles Von Maxcy, a millionaire citrus grower found shot and stabbed October 3 1966. Irene Maxcy, widow, testified under immunity and is accused of complicity. the defense intends to portray her testimony as insincere and tied to her marital affairs and estate plans. The venue shift follows questions about her role and alleged insurance payouts.
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Mansfield Opposes Temporary Suspension of Bombing Raids
UPI reports Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield argues a short pause in U S bombing of North Vietnam would do little good and urges a permanent halt. Laos Premier Souvanna Phouma warns a pause could worsen Vietnam and Laos military situations amid cautious hopes for talks.
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UAW Opens Talks With Chrysler Over Wage Parity
In Detroit UPI report UAW and Chrysler began bargaining as the union eyes equal wages for Canadian workers and uses Ford's recent contract as a benchmark. A five hour subcommittee session preceded broader talks with no strike deadline set.
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Not at Fault In Dutch Yugoslav extradition dispute
The Hague told parliament that Yugoslavia did not intentionally fail to detain Erich Rajakovic, whose extradition was sought by the Netherlands for alleged war crimes. It credited Yugoslav cooperation but blamed careless police work in Piran for Rajakovic slipping back to Austria, where extradition is blocked by Austrian law.
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