Minneapolis Millionaire pleads innocent in Humphrey campaign gift
Dwayne 0. Andreas, a Minneapolis businessman, pleaded innocent to charges he illegally contributed 100000 dollars to Hubert H. Humphrey's 1968 presidential campaign. In other items, the dollar rose in Europe amid strong trade data and oil concerns. West Virginia officials discuss a potential southern horse racing track while unemployment fell slightly in Virginia. West Virginia coal group opposed export limits amid energy shortages.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
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W. Va
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Putnam County
Holiday Traffic Death Toll I p m Friday 244
Fatal holiday travel crash reported with details limited to the time of i pm Friday and a highway location placeholder 244. Authorities have not released full names or exact date. Further updates awaited.
Gyroscope Failure Threatens Shortening Skylab 3 Mission
A control gyroscope failed aboard Skylab 3 on the eighth day of the 84 day mission. Flight director Phil Shaffer said the lab can function with two gyros, but maneuvers will be harder and require more control jets. Astronauts Carr Pogue and Gibson continued normal activities including planned Kohoutek observations. If another gyro fails, mission could be extended by 20 to 25 days with less strain.
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Pogue
Shaffer
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McDowell Infant Dies in Welch Hospital
A 20 month old McDowell County infant Bluford Howard McPeak Jr. died Friday afternoon in a Welch hospital after drinking turpentine. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Bluford H McPeak of Caples. Funeral arrangements were pending at Fanning Funeral Home in Welch.
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Welch
Hisme
Bluford Howard McPeak Jr
Bluford H. McPeak
Caples
Fanning Funeral Home
Israel Says Syria Egypt Rebuilt Arms. War Could Resume
Defense Minister Dayan says the Soviet Union has re equipped Syria and Egypt since October. He warns the war may restart despite peace talks as cease fire discussions continue at Kilometer 101 near Cairo Suez road. Israel and Egypt report prisoners held and progress described as tentative by U.N. authorities.
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Refineries To Be Asked To Cut Gasoline Output
Nixon adviser Herbert Stein signals a move to reduce gasoline production in favor of oil products to ease a looming shortage. The plan, aimed at voluntary refinery shifts, could include higher prices or mandates if needed, with aims to avoid rationing and curb unemployment next year.
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Nixon to hold White House fuel meeting on Saturday
President Nixon will return to Washington from Camp David for a 10:30 a.m. Saturday session with energy adviser John Love and domestic adviser Melvin Laird to discuss Cabinet Energy Emergency Action Group recommendations on fuel shortages. No announcement is expected after the talks.
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Wholesale beef costs ease but red-penciled prices hold
Wholesale beef prices have fallen from a August peak while supermarket prices show little change. A Nov 1 AP basket survey found chopped chuck often higher than the Aug survey in major cities. Retailers blame the lag on consumer prices and offer anecdotes of low meat deals.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Bruce Butterfield
American Meat Institute
Clarence Adams
National Association of Food Chains
Washington
Stu Adamy
Agnew Denies Maryland Bar Disbarment Grounds
Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew asked the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court to reject disbarment actions, acknowledging facts in the petition but saying they do not prove professional misconduct. The State Bar Association filed suit November 12 seeking discipline after Agnew pleaded no contest to tax evasion. A three-member circuit panel was appointed to hear the case, with no date set.
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Spiro T. Agnew
Maryland
Agnew
Maryland Bar Association
Anne Arundel County
State Bar Association
Association
Silence and Quiet Days Mark 92 Year Old Doctor's Life
At 92, Dr. Abraham Wolfson of Miami Beach restricts speaking four days a week to conserve energy for tasks before he dies. He carries a card stating Please excuse the silence doctors orders and notes conversations are mostly gossip. His silent days are Sunday through Wednesday and he enjoys reading, writing, and peaceful presence.
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Miami Beach
Fla
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Wolfson
Girl Receives Damages Over Facial Injuries
A London High Court awards J Thompson twelve thousand two hundred forty dollars after a road crash left her lips numb and facial and knee scars. The driver blamed for the collision faces the damages payout.
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J Thompson
Seccor CIA Ous
England
High Court
Power Sign Darkens On Stony Ridge Amid Energy Concerns
Appalachian Power unplugged the illuminated Stony Ridge sign near Bluefield after public criticism amid an energy crisis. The company stressed no local electricity shortage and has not set a date to restore power to the sign while other signs may also be dismantled or left dark depending on contracts and city decisions. Bluefield’s chamber and officials weigh Christmas decorations amid calls to conserve energy.
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Buick
Cole
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Nixon
Arch A. Moore Jr
Kellenberger
Bluefield Board of Directors
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