A&P Reports Murder and Arson Ties in Case
New York AP reports the A&P supermarket chain cites the murder of a store manager and $50 million in arson damage to stores and warehouses in an underworld bid to force a detergent brand purchase. Dist. Atty. Mackell notes one man, James Castorina, 20, of Mamaroneck, is charged with first degree arson for a Ridgewood Queens warehouse fire causing $8 million in damage.
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James Castorina
Mamaroneck
N.Y
Elmsford
AXP
Ridgewood
Queens
Tentative Surcharge Go Ahead
The House Ways and Means Committee tentatively approved a 12 month extension of the income surcharge with a $1,100 low income deduction aim. About 13 million people would benefit while treasury costs run around $660 million yearly. The plan seeks swift House action next week with White House backing.
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House Ways and Means Committee
Hale’ Boggs
D-La
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Bogg
White House
Nixon
Treasury
Charles Walker
Rosy Gele
Stocks Reach Law for 1969
New York AP reports stocks slid on Thursday reaching year’s low as investors react to tightening money conditions. The Dow Jones average dropped 12.02 points to 892.58 amid continued liquidity concerns.
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New York
Armstrong's to Expand Cedar Rasidy Store Frontage on Third Ave
Armstrong's Cedar Rasidy store announces a forty thousand square foot expansion costing about seven hundred thousand dollars. The project adds space by remodeling the Granby building and leasing Wolf apparel shop and Lasswell studios, extending the Third avenue frontage from Second to Third streets. Women's sportswear moves to a corner space doubling its size while the sporting goods department shifts to a basement area. The upper Granby floors remain as rented offices as Armstrong's grows to about two hundred thousand square feet.
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Second Street
Robert Armstrong
Granby
McClellan
Wolf Apparel
Third Avenue SE
Lasswell
Third Street
Armstrong’s
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Armatrong
al Peremsky
Wolf
$3 Million Sub Costs $80 Million
Washington AP reports Sen. Proxmire cites that a navy deep submergible rescue vehicle was planned at 8 million dollars each but now costs 80 million. He testified during senate subcommittee budget hearings that initial plans called for 12 crafts at 38.5 million, but six are now expected at 480 million.
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Navy
Sen. Proxmire
D-Wis
Fproxmire
Senate
Siz
Odyssey of Marines in Zone Ends
In Saigon the AP reports a US marine patrol clashed with North Vietnamese forces inside the demilitarized zone and then carried wounded marines on stretchers through jungles for two days to reach safety, as confirmed by US headquarters on Thursday.
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Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
Onouttains
Dmz
Tivee
U.S
North Vietnam
John L. Lewis Dies at 89 Led Coal Miners Union Founder CIO
John L. Lewis, longtime leader of the United Mine Workers and founder of the CIO, dies at 89 after a career that spanned fierce battles with presidents and industry giants. Known for Organize as his rallying cry, he shaped labor history and inspired countless workers to unionize.
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John Lengel
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Harry Bridges
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UMW
New Jersey Man Sets Sail for Iowa on Sloop
Louis Mahan of Camden announces plans to sail his 22 foot skipjack Red Rebio to Iowa via Inland Waterway, crossing Florida and the Gulf, after retirement from a Camden bicycle shop. He will travel with his wife Blanche and his fox terrier Terry, aiming to reach his native state.
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Louis Mahan
Mahan
Piorida
Canal
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi
Blanche
Iowa
Mrz
Lerrier
Terry
Woman Guerilla Calls Midway Talks a Farce
Mme Nguyen Thi Binh, head of the Viet Cong delegation, dismissed the Midway Island talks as a farce and appealed for support for her provisional revolutionary government. She urged the American people to back the Viet Cong administration amid Hanoi recognition by Syria and Algeria. Walsh, acting negotiator, stressed US aims to reduce aid and withdraw non South Vietnamese forces while affirming Nixon and Thi’s unity. Opposing voices in the room flagged continued Viet Cong representation and the complicated exchange underway.
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UPI
Nguyen Thi Binh
U.S
South Vietnam
Jon
Mme. Binh
Hanoi
Communist Bloc
Dot
Ho van Lan
North Vietnam
Mme Binh
Lawrence Walsh
South Viet
Department
Phem Deng Lam
Walsh
Nixon
Thiex
Vietnam
Thi
Burnley
England
Save Fair Opportunity
David Werren
Binh
Midway
Vietnem Bour
U.5
Flooding Pummels Cedar Rapids as Storm Dumps Rain
Heavy rain drenched Cedar Rapids Thursday into Friday, flooding basements and streets while pump engines struggled to drain water. Police logged an odd accident report after a car was swept into a utility pole, with about 2.3 inches of rain recorded by local stations. Waterways overflowed Dry Creek Indian Creek and Prairie Creek, and Janes Park lagoon spilled over, flooding golf fairways and forming a lake on the eighth hole.
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Orville Rust
Legion Memorial
Thomas Park
Marion
Indian Creek
Rust
Marionald Hinets
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Haplds
Wiliam Janecek
Williams Boulevard
Walter Current
Janecek
Cedar Hills
Federal Aviation Agency
Gazette
Dry Creek
Prairie Creek
Janes Park
Tornadoes and Violent Winds Hit Iowa Towns and Farms
Damage from tornadoes and high winds struck Gilman in Marshall county and the Tama Toledo area with up to three inches of rain. Homes, barns, and windows were damaged, trees felled, and basements flooded as crews searched for injuries. The storm also disrupted power and phone service while river and creek levels rose.
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Near East Side
Nowa
Iowa
Gilman
Marshall County
Tama-Toledo
Packing Corp. of America
Tema
Joe Anderson
Anderson Var. Etreda
Tama
Rea
Crown
Oscar Anderson
Eldon Neitzel
Virgil Snyder
Jama
Harold Walton
Waltons
James Lacine
Sheriff's Office
County Conservation Office
Towa
Raven Creek
Grinnell
Richard Vyskocil
Walter Telephone Service
Apollo 1 launch approved for July 16
Washington APs report that Apollo 1 astronauts received approval for a July 16 liftoff after a flight readiness meeting. Officials had considered delaying to August 14 to allow more preparation for the crew.
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Washington
Aps
Today's Chuckle The latest thing in clothes is the woman who is the latest to arrive at a party
A light humorous item from Canton notes a fashion gag about the newest guest at a social gathering. The column records a playful quip on attire and entry style in a local flavor.
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