Spur Rally Stuns Amarillo with Five-Run Inning
Spur pitcher Opiera improved to 3-4 after a five-run first inning on the way to a 16-5 win over Amarillo. John Griffith belted his 11th homer and Ellijon Jonason added another off Reynolds. El Paso moved within three games of Amarillo with a 3-1 win over Albuquerque as Austin beat Arkansas 2-1.
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Strain for Soviet aid to allies grows with Vietnam Cuba and Egypt
London reports the Soviet Union faces rising demands from allies including North Vietnam Cuba and Egypt as it spends billions on aid and arms while achieving few gains Moscow signals continued backing for Hanoi and Arab states despite strain and uncertain returns with aid potentially averaging over a billion dollars in coming months.
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Niagara forward Erwin invited to 76ers training camp
Philadelphia UPI reports 6-4 175 pound forward Butch Erwin from Niagara University earned an invitation to the Philadelphia 76ers preseason camp. Erwin averaged 10 points per game last season and previously played at Paul Smith Junior College before transferring to Niagara. He joins two other rookies at the champions' camp.
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Post Office Raises Weight and Size Limits for Parcels
Postmaster Shuler announces phased increases in parcel limits for first class mail. Beginning July 1, 1968, weight rises from 20 to 30 pounds and size limits expand from 72 to 78 inches in total girth and length, with further increases planned through 1971. Alaska and Hawaii routes remain at 70 pounds and 100 inches.
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Viet Nam Veterans Freed From Forced Ready Reserve Assignments
Pentagon officials announced changes allowing Vietnam veterans to complete six year obligations in a reserve pool. Non Vietnam veterans with two or more years of active duty will not be involuntarily assigned to ready reserve units unless needed specialties and vacancies exist.
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U S Plane Losses Run Below Pentagon Forecast
UPI reports a Defense Department study finds U S combat aircraft losses in Vietnam from November 1966 to April 1967 about 150 below prior congressional estimates. Total losses for that period were 154 non helicopter aircraft, with sorties similar to prior six months. Lower losses credited to improved tactics and ordnance.
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Richardson Is Free on Bond After DUI Charge
Glendon Ray Richardson charged with driving while intoxicated is released on a $1,000 bond. Bond signatures include Elam Brown and Andy Sanderson.
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Havana Keeps Kosygin Visit Quiet
In Havana Premier Alexei N. Kosygin's arrival was the only detail publicly confirmed by official radio and press. Government officials offered no information on his activities, and the usual red carpet reception was notably absent.
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