Kenendy seeks due process inquest rights denied
A district court judge refused Kennedy type inquest safeguards. The ruling bars Kennedy and Kopechne family counsel from questioning witnesses or presenting evidence. The inquest will probe Mary Jo Kopechne’s death on Chappaquiddick Island with the senator appearing as a private citizen. News outlets report the decision as an accusatory proceeding.
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Attack on China no longer a remote threat
Military analysts warn that China could mobilize large forces if tensions escalate, modeling potential incursions and combat scenarios. Chinese defenses, logistics, and regional alliances would shape any confrontation, with implications for regional stability and global markets.
Elkader Boy Faces Arson Charge After Two Fires
Marcus Richard Halverson, 16, son of Mrs. Donna Halverson of Elkader, is charged with arson and a juvenile complaint in connection with two fires set early Sunday. A warrant for his arrest will be issued Thursday afternoon by an Elkader justice of the peace. He has been treated at Mercy medical center in Dubuque since Sunday and may be arraigned there Friday if a judge is available.
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Tricia Nixon Leaves Walter Reed for White House
Tricia Nixon returned to the White House from Walter Reed army medical center after two days of rest. A spokesman said her illness is improving and she will continue resting at the White House while doctors search for the source of abdominal pains that led to her hospitalization.
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Dangers of Peking Adventurist Course Warned by Pravda
Pravda characterizes Chinas stance as dangerous and adventuristic and warns a nuclear world war could follow. It claims Maoist leaders urge population hunger preparedness and vows Soviet borders would be defended. The article notes growing arms and warns any continent could be drawn into conflict with modern delivery systems.
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March on Pittsburgh City Hall over two day work stoppage
About 250 construction workers blocked streets and gathered at the city county building to protest a two day layoff from a 65 story U S Steel project. They chanted We want to work and later Wallance in 72 while noting each day off costs about 48 dollars per man.
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U S Combat Toll Slows as Viet Cong Offensive Eases
U S military reports indicate casualties eased last week with 189 U S deaths and 1 367 wounded versus 244 killed and 1 409 wounded the prior week. The Viet Cong's terror attack killed 24 civilians and wounded 81 in a town meeting, while Secy Resor promoted Vietnamization and joint ops with ARVN as the plan advances amid ongoing logistic and leadership shortfalls.
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Half of New Iberia students attend newly integrated high school
New Iberia high school opened under police protection with about half the 1,850 students attending. Earlier clashes between Negro students and police led to a curfew and tear gas use. seven youths were arrested for disturbing the peace. Some parents pulled children from classes. State Troopers were reinforced and possible national guard deployment was authorized.
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France denies partial arms embargo lift to Israel report
Paris foreign ministry on Thursday rejected claims that France had eased its arms embargo against Israel. The denial stressed that no policy change occurred and reiterated the existing stance.
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Chuckle: purse joke on money not being all
A lighthearted quip notes that looking into a woman's purse reveals money isn’t everything. The playful line comments on value beyond cash and aims for a quick smile.
Five Days In Elevator Tragedy Triggers Suit
Rosemary Bauer Bull, 58, filed a $113000 negligence suit against Otis Elevator Co. after being trapped in a four story house elevator for five days. She survived by drinking water from an envelope and was rescued when a handyman forced entry.
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Israeli Deep Raid Strikes Egyptian HQ In Retaliation
Israeli commandos struck deep into Egypt shelling the Mangabad regional army headquarters with 120 mm mortars 145 miles from the coast. The raid followed earlier Israeli attacks on power stations dams and bridges near Aswan. Eleven Israeli soldiers were killed in the Suez Canal area. Israel claimed all raiders returned to base. Parliament urged world action to save Jews in Arab lands and to probe Arab abuses while Golda Meir accused the U N of bias.
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Beret Ruling In Couple Weeks Says Resor
Army Secretary Stanley Resor said he would seek fairness in the case of eight Green Berets charged with murder and expected a decision on trial timing within a couple of weeks. He declined to release further substantive information to avoid prejudice to the defendants and to ensure proper handling by all concerned.
Azikiwe withdraws support for Biafra secession
London AP reports former Nigerian President Nnamdi Azikiwe renounced his backing of Biafra. He urged the secessionist movement to cease its fight and seek unity.
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Pentagon cautious on Viet infiltration figures in first half 1969
The Pentagon said North Vietnam sent about 100000 troops into South Vietnam in the first half of 1969 and estimated enemy killed at 93653, with prisoners wounded and defections added. Defense spokesmen differed with the State Department over whether the decline in infiltration is significant, urging caution in interpreting the data.
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