Outlawry Mounts in Sardinia
Rome AP reports Sardinia faces its bloodiest week of ransom kidnaps and slayings as 1967 crime trends threaten to eclipse 1966. Kidnappings include Aurelio Baghino, jetside Nuoro Fiat dealer, and Giuseppe Catte after 11 days a captive. A Cagliari Mercedes agency head was shot. bandits face crackdowns by 4,000 police and troops.
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Sardinia
Aurelio Baghino
Fiat Automobile
Nuoro
Baghino
Giuseppe Catte
Gianni Caocci
Gun Found Believed To Be Rockwell Murder Weapon
Arlington police recovered a large caliber semi-automatic pistol from Six to eight inches of water in Four Mile Run creek Bon Air park. Investigators say the weapon may be linked to the Rockwell shooting but sent it to the FBI for tests. authorities weigh who can release his body as the Rockwell case unfolds.
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Arlington
George Lincoln Rockwell
Four Mile Run Creek
Bon Air Park
Rockwell
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Rich nations reach pact to fund international trade
The group of ten including the United States and Britain agreed after nine hours of talks among finance ministers and central bankers to raise money to finance growing international trade. Treasury Secretary Henry Fowler led the U.S. delegation.
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London
U.S
Britain
France
Canada
Japan
West Germany
Sweden
Netherlands
Italy
Belgium
Treasury
Henry Fowler
Electric power arrives for Alamo Navajo Reservation
In Magdalena New Mexico electricity reached the Alamo Navajo Reservation 35 miles northwest of town as 1100 people watched a ceremony including a siren and a light atop a pole. President Johnson called it a brave step forward and Vice President Humphrey praised electricity as the best improvement for the Alamo Navajo Indians. The Alamos trace their settlement to 1864 after fleeing Kit Carson's forces.
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Magdalena
N. M
America
New Mexico
Johnson
Humphrey
Alamos
Kit Carson
Chuckle Gazette Pocketquote
A witty remark notes a grouch as a man who has sized up himself and remains sure about it. Copyright reminder accompanies the quote.
Tear Gas Used To Halt Chinese Student Uproar
Hong Kong riot police used tear gas to break up a 1000 strong pro communist student demonstration in the central business district. Five demonstrators were arrested and one released later.
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Hong Kong
Lam Bun
Communist
China
Inflation Shifts Focus to Family Food Bills
Washington AP report notes inflation rising with emphasis on groceries as a household expense. Officials foresee further price hikes unless tax measures, including a 10 percent surcharge, curb deficits and slow inflation. Andrew Brimmer of the Fed cites ongoing price increases amid easy credit policy.
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Andrew Brimmer
Federal Reserve Board
Seattle
Giant Love-In Seeks Funds at Woburn Abbey
A three day Flower Children festival at Woburn Abbey aims to raise about 17 million dollars to pay inheritance taxes on the estate. Hippies in colorful robes attend with nudist sections allowed on the grounds. Police guard the event as 100,000 attendees are expected for music, poetry readings, and happenings.
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Timothy McCarthy
Woburn
England
Woburn Abbey
Britain
Bedfordshire
Duke of Bedford
Midwest Governors Conference Security at Lake of the Ozarks
Eighteen governors and observers from 14 states gather at Tan Tar A for a three day Midwest governors conference. Security is tight with highway patrol and national guardsmen, boat patrols, and checked vehicle entries. Governor Romney of Michigan dominates attention as he tours possible GOP presidential bids while others anticipate a possible Johnson arrival.
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Usage Beach
UPI
Midwest
Lake of the Ozarks
Missouri
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Dewey Bartlett
Oklahoma
Hulett Smith
West Virginia
John Volpe
Massachusetts
Calvin Rampton
Utah
Daniel Evans
Washington
Tan Tar-A
1968 National Governors Conference Set for Cincinnati
Beach Missouri AP reports the 1968 National Governors Conference will be held in Cincinnati. Governor William Guy led the executive committee which rejected a New Orleans change proposal. Ohio Governor James Rhodes was authorized to select the best June date aligning with national conventions.
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Usage Beach
Cincinnati
William Guy
North Dakota
New Orleans
James Rhodes
Ohio
Venezuela Targets Cuba With Broad OAS Measures
Venezuela circulated a 11 point plan to Western Hemisphere diplomats ahead of the September 22 foreign ministers meeting. It urges condemning Castro's regime and pressuring sponsors, stops to Cuban exports, tighter OAS policing, and restricts flow of money arms and propaganda. The push follows insurgent actions linked to Cuba and recent hemispheric scrutiny.
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U.S
Venezuela
Western Hemisphere
Cuba
Latin America
Caracas
Fidel Castro
Castro
Moscow
Havana
Organization of American States
OAS
inter-American Organization
Woman Saved By Husband Bear Hug In Fireplace Fire
In Salem New Hampshire a housewife had flames smothered by her husband’s bear hug after a gas lighter exploded. She suffered back burns but avoided hospitalization. The fire spread to a couch and rug before the couple evacuated their four children and called firefighters who confined the blaze to one room.
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Salem
N.H
Mark Leakin
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