Supreme Court Reverses Wyoming Death Sentence
The Supreme Court reversed Richard W. Kirk's murder conviction in the 1964 Wyoming slaying, ruling a pretrial check on confessions was required. Kirk, a Bethel laborer, had confessed in Connecticut after being linked to Mrs. Shirley Brearley. The decision, with Justice Black dissenting, clears a path for possible retrial or relief.
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Supreme Court
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Bethel
Maine
Wyoming
Kirk
Stonington
Conn
Shirley Brearley
Hugo L. Black
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Union
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Mont
U.S. Highway 89
Afton
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US Planes Hit Haiphong Naval Yard as 4100 Marines Arrive
U S war planes struck a naval yard outside Haiphong while 4100 fresh American infantry began landing to reinforce the northern battle zone. The 198th Light Infantry Brigade joined 30,000 other infantrymen and 77,000 Marines in the five northern provinces, boosting total U S forces in South Vietnam to about 467,000. Air strikes targeted rail yards and depots near Haiphong, with a Skyhawk downed in the area.
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U.S
Haiphong
South Vietnam
198Th Light
Chu Lai
South China Sea
U.S. Command
Hanoi
Demilitarized Zone
North Vietnam
Thailand
Israel Says Warship Sinking War Crime as Tensions Rise
Israel and Egypt trade bitter statements after the destroyer Elath was sunk reportedly by missiles. Egypt claims the ship was in its waters and sunk in an act of war, while Israel alleges aggression and questions the attackers. Soviet involvement looms as Cairo braces for further action.
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Associated Press
Israel
Egypt
Levi
Eshkol
Elath
Matvei Zakharov
Cairo
Gamal Abdel Nasser
al Ahram
Zakharov
David Ben-Gurion
Rush-hour Motoring Demonstrates Resilient Competitive Spirit
Observers note that during busy traffic times American drivers display a lively, competitive edge. The piece highlights assertive behavior, quick decisions, and momentary rivalries that emerge on crowded roads.
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WRR Gen
Fea, Corp
Berserk Paper Mill Worker Killer Kills Six
Leo Held 39, a Hammermill Paper Co. lab technician, killed six people and wounded seven in a shooting spree from near Loganton to the Piper Aircraft area in central Pennsylvania. He was captured after a 95 minute manhunt and treated for gunshot wounds.
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John Gray
Leo Held
Hammermill Paper Co
Loganton
Held
Hammermill
Pennsylvania
Margaret Ramm
Piper Aircraft Co
Gray
Piper
English Used in Mass Across Local Catholic Churches
English became the language of most Masses in area churches on Sunday. At St Mary’s Biddeford Rev Cornelius Enright praised the switch as faith-boosting and clearer. St Andre’s Biddeford Rev Charles Rivard noted a few heeded Latin habits, and Old Orchard Beach St Margaret’s reported English masses welcomed by most, with some older parishioners needing adjustment. Notre Dame de Louddes Saco kept Latin until English missals arrived, while Most Holy Trinity Saco and St Joseph’s Biddeford conducted English rites.
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Biddeford
Cornelius J. Enright
Journal
Charles Rivard
St. Andre's
Old Orchard Beach
John Clancy
St. Margaret’s
Notre Dame de Louddes
Saco
Joseph Carrier
Most Holy Trinity
St. Joseph's
Lynda Johnson Opens Up About White House Wedding Plans
Washington AP reports Lynda Johnson says she is excited and very happy about her December 9 White House wedding to Marine Captain Charles S. Robb. She jokes about being scared of housekeeping and admits she does not cook.
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Lynda Johnson
White House
Lynda
Charles S. Robb
Milwaukee
Wis
Chuck
Robb
Vietnam
Far East
Hawaii
Australia
Heidi Moves Away From Land As Threat To Ships Lifts
The hurricane Heidi, upgraded from tropical storm, moved east northeast away from Bermuda and the U.S. mainland. At 6 a.m. EDT it was centered about 250 miles ENE of Bermuda and 1,600 miles ENE of Miami with winds near 85 mph.
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Miami
Fla
Heidi
Atlantic
National Hurricane Center
Bermuda
U.S
Hurricane Center
Pentagon Violent Rally Ends as Marshals Remove Protesters
US marshals cleared Pentagon grounds early after a violent weekend rally near the five sided building. Thousands joined a march led by Dave Dellinger. 439 arrests were reported with 208 detained at Occoquan. Army troops were on site for the cleanup as the midnight deadline passed.
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Washington
Pentagon
Dave Dellinger
Defense Department
Occoquan
Army
Harold K. Johnson
Important Topics Ahead for Vatican Synod This Week
Vatican City AP reports the Roman Catholic Synod of Bishops enters its final week with key actions planned on liturgy changes and doctrine. A vote on relaxing mixed marriage rules is anticipated amid expected differing opinions among bishops. A peace appeal draft and a historic unity visit by Patriarch Athenagoras are also noted.
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Roman Catholic Synod of Bishops
Paul VI
Athenagoras
Thursay
Vatican
Asia
Dmy
Alfredo Cardinal Ottaviani
Ishops
Ford Pact Readied For Vote
UAW and Ford officials prepared for a ratification vote on a new three year contract likely costing Ford about a billion dollars. The pact includes wage raises and compensation guarantees with workers returning to plants in 25 states as negotiations conclude.
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United Auto Workers
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Ford Council
Walter P. Reuther
UAW
Malcolm L. Denise
iFord
Denise
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