Tornado Kills 13 in Arkansas Town of Greenwood
A killer tornado struck Greenwood Arkansas killing 13 and injuring 270 as about half the town square buildings were leveled. Residents, including Luke Davis and Robert McGowan, mourn loved ones while volunteers begin cleanup efforts and vow to rebuild.
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Greenwood
Ark
Arkansas
Robert J. McGowan
Charles McGowan
Davises
Bill Niblett
Mansfield
Charles Niblett
Michigan
Niblett
Bobby Mizell
Industry braces for credit crackdown impact
Washington AP report says the Federal Reserve move to raise the discount rate to 5.5 percent tightens credit and signals Congress to act on taxes and spending. Analysts warn housing and would‑be buyers face higher mortgage rates, possible recession, and banks lift prime rates to 6.5 percent.
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Washington
Federal Re
Congress
Federal Reserve
White House
Reserve Board
William McChesney Martin Jr
Gas Tank Explosion At St. Augustine Water Works
A chlorine gas tank exploded at St. Augustine water works sending over 100 people to hospitals including multiple serious cases. The Pantry Pride supermarket next door was affected as gas spread via air conditioning. Emergency plans were activated. police and off duty officers aided at the scene.
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ST. Augustine, Fla
St. Augustine’s City Water Works
James Treese
Flagler Memorial Hospital
Treese
Frank Suddeth
Pantry Pride
Suddeth
Ronald Janson
Janson
FBI adds James Earl Ray to its 11 most wanted list
The FBI expanded its 10 most wanted list to include James Earl Ray, the fugitive accused of murdering Martin Luther King Jr. Ray, also known as Eric Starve Galt, faces state murder and federal civil rights conspiracy charges. He is described as 5'10", 163 to 174 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, with a rural demeanor and a history of armed robbery. The agency urged public help to locate him.
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Washington
FBI
Martin Luther King Jr
James Earl Ray
Memphis
Tenn
Atlanta
Ray
Eric Starve Galt
Dr. King
Missouri
Jefferson City
J. Edgar Hoover
Illinois
Nixon rejects immediate aid pledges for poor Americans
In Minneapolis AP report Nixon vows to resist promises of large scale welfare spending. He argues a financial crisis requires private enterprise and job creation in ghettos, not sweeping government programs, and says he would not join a “parade” of billions in spending now. He cites talks with Black leaders and prefers private sector driven jobs.
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Minneapolis
Richard M. Nixon
America
Nixon
Princeton Man Fatally Shot on High Street
A Princeton man identified as Arthur Prim was fatally shot near High Street around 9 p.m. Saturday, state police said. Cletis Hart, also of Princeton, was being held in Mercer County Jail in connection with the shooting, though no charges had been filed by late Saturday. Trooper D B Atkinson led the investigation.
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Arthur Prim
Princeton
High Street
J. A. Harsh
Cletis Hart
Mercer County
D. B. Atkinson
Kentucky Picks GOP Delegates
Kentucky Republicans selected 24 delegates to the national convention. Delegates were officially unpledged but leaning toward Richard Nixon for president. Gov. Louie B. Nunn was named chairman and indicated he would support Nixon if delegates chose him. The Derby Breakfast with the Nixons was noted for next month. Sen. Thruston Morton backs Nelson Rockefeller.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Richard Nixon
Miami
Nunn
Nixon
Nixons
Nunns
GOP
Sen
Thruston B. Morton
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Six Survive South African Airways Jet Crash
A Boeing 707 carrying 129 people crashed after takeoff from Windhoek, with six survivors reported by hospital officials and seven by another agency. Survivors include Dr. J. Van Der Wath and copilot J. Holliday. pilot Capt. E. Smith died. The crash near Windhoek caused widespread fire and rescue delays.
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Windhoek
South-West Africa
South African Airways
South African Press Association
Taylor
J. van der Wath
South African Wool Board
International Wool Secretariat Board
J. Holliday
R. Armstrong
E. Smith
J. G. Strijdom
Tokyo Bay
London
Johannesburg
South Africa
Pretoria
Phone Walkout In Third Day
In its third day the nationwide strike by 200000 telephone workers continues as AFLCIO CWA executive board is summoned to Washington for a Sunday session on possible new avenues of agreement. Western Electric offered 7.5 percent raises, union seeks 10 percent. talks are not in progress.
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Aflcio Communications Workers of America
Washington
Bell System
Joseph A. Beirne
Beirne
Western Electric
B52s Hit Red Positions In Possible Prelude To New Offensive
Air Force B52s struck five enemy strongholds in the A Shau Valley and near Hue in a possible prelude to an allied push in northwest South Vietnam. Viet Cong losses reached 59 in clashes outside Saigon. Allied casualties were light.
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Saigon
Air Force
A Shau
South Vietnam
U.S
U Minh Forest
U.S. Navy
St. Francis River
North Vietnam
Panhandle
Hue
Navy
Marine
Johnson
Hanoi
McCarthy reports rift in Johnson war policy debate
Sen Eugene J McCarthy warned of deep disagreement within the Johnson administration over Vietnam and urged a policy overhaul. He questioned Vice President Humphrey's defense of the policy and urged Pennsylvania's 130 delegates to Chicago to stay uncommitted amid the primary scramble.
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Philadelphia
Eugene J. McCarthy
Johnson
Vietnam
Minnesota
Hubert H. Humphrey
White House
McCarthy
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Greek Regime Marks First Anniversary Rites in Athens
Athens observes the first anniversary of the 1967 coup with heavy security as military rulers decorate the capital. Posters claim The nation’s resurrection as Easter Sunday coincides with the event, while two former prime ministers are placed under guarded house detention. George Papandreou issues a call for world unity against the regime.
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Athens
Greece
George Papandreou
Theft Of Rome Wolf On Eve Of Birthday
At Rome's 2721st birthday eve an attempted theft of the Capitoline Wolf symbol was reported. Guards suspect students celebrating a freshman festival sawed through cage bars to reach the live wolf kept near Campidoglio. Sir Gilbert Inglefield, guest of honor, would have faced embarrassment if the plan succeeded.
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Rome
London
Gilbert Inglefield
Capitoline Hill
Campidoglio
Missing Roane County Man Found In Pocatalico River
Henry F Young Jr. 55 of Walton disappeared March 28 and was found Saturday in his submerged car in the Pocatalico River after state police said he lost control on U S 119. A fisherman reported the vehicle.
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Walton
W. Va
Roane County
Pocatalico River
Henry F Young Jr
U. S. 119
Here
Young
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