West Virginia House OKs Black Lung Benefit for Miners
The West Virginia House approved 95 to 0 a measure to provide disability benefits for coal miners affected by black lung disease, a bill revised from the judiciary version amid miner strikes and strong industry debate. Leaders praised the amended bill as pivotal labor legislation, while unions called it a strong nationwide example.
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Pneumonia Threatens Ike Recovery After Surgery
President Eisenhower, 78, faces pneumonia amid recovery from emergency intestinal surgery. A Walter Reed bulletin said he rested comfortably and his heart remained stable, though the infection and age pose serious risk. Doctors note he is weaker, yet cooperative as treatment begins.
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Closing Arguments Heard in Shaw Conspiracy Trial
In New Orleans Clay Shaw's trial over conspiring to kill President Kennedy moved to closing arguments. Shaw 55 testified innocence as jurors weigh conviction risk and the long case nears its deliberation. A handwriting expert testified it was highly probable Shaw signed Clay Bertrand in a guest register, conflicting with the defense.
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Four North Vietnamese Divisions Move Into South Vietnam
Four North Vietnamese divisions including the 1st 5th 7th and 9th have crossed from Cambodia into South Vietnam. U S analysts say Saigon remains the enemy objective but there is no immediate threat to the capital. Casualties toll rises with 275 Americans and 500 South Vietnamese killed and over 6300 enemy soldiers dead. Civilian refugees from the offensive near 21 903.
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Nixon and De Gaulle hold frank talks in Paris
President Nixon and Charles de Gaulle met for over two hours at the Elysee Palace in warm, frank discussions on Western unity and world peace. Demonstrations erupted in Paris and Rome over Vietnam, NATO and the leaders, with protests targeting American firms and the Nixon motorcade.
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Virginia Republicans hail Reagan's advice at Roanoke meeting
In Roanoke Virginia Governor Ronald Reagan urged GOP efforts to recruit Linwood Holton for governor and praised progress and problems in California. He warned college riots may require federal study and urged governors to prepare for future challenges while praising the Good Samaritan ethic and opposing big government.
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Apollo 9 Crew Plans Monday Liftoff Amid Illnesses
Apollo 9 astronauts McDivitt Scott and Schweickart press toward an 11 a.m. Monday liftoff from Cape Kennedy despite lingering colds. Doctors hold a Saturday check to confirm fitness with a possible delay to Wednesday. Training includes a two hour space walk rehearsal as weather remains generally acceptable.
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Hoover criticizes vague judicial guidelines in FBI bulletin
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover denounces vague and indecisive judicial guidelines that he says burden officers and risk lives. He argues police face disadvan tage under procedural safeguards while criminals exploit their rights. Page 2 Col 5.
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School Bus Crash Kills One Near Matoaka
A truck and a Princeton High School bus collided on snow covered Route 10 near Matoaka injuring about ten students and killing Homer Shrewsbury 40 of Matoaka the truck driver. The bus plunged down a 15 foot embankment into an icy stream as students were returning from a basketball game. Principal Bill Houchins aided in evacuating students from the bus as they were treated at Princeton Memorial Hospital where none faced serious injuries.
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Nixon to push omnibus coal mine health safety bill in House
Washington AP Nixon administration plans to introduce in the House on Monday an omnibus coal mine health and safety package likely with a presidential message. Rep John N Berlenborn says Democrat efforts to strengthen 17 year old safety laws prompted the move after Farmington West Virginia mining disaster last November. The House Labor subcommittee will begin hearings Tuesday on related bills led by Rep William Ayers Ohio with GOP support.
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Former Mental Patients Kill Mothers in Separate West Virginia Incidents
In Charleston West Virginia police said two ex state mental hospital patients killed their mothers on Friday. Douglas Monroe 27 used a rifle to threaten officers as tear gas cleared him from his parents home on Sissonville Road. Monroe's mother 51 died from strangulation and was found beneath a blanket. A German Shepherd belonging to Monroe was also found dead with shotgun wounds.
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Sirhan Withdraws Plea In Ken nedy Murder Case
In Los Angeles court Sirhan Sirhan declared he wished to plead guilty to murdering Senator Robert F. Kennedy and to be executed. The defense began its case and Sirhan grew agitated as a witness described his boyhood horrors in Jerusalem.
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Helicopter Crashes Near Clintwood After Ice Encounter
Officials at Tri City Airport reported a four passenger helicopter crash on Rt 72 near Clintwood Virginia on Friday night. The craft en route to Tri City picked up ice and went down. Conditions and identities of the passengers were not confirmed as doctors and ambulances were dispatched to the scene. The crash was located around 10 p.m.
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