California Count Hits 23 Slain in Orchard Murders
In Yuba City California authorities announced the discovery of the 22nd and 23rd victims in the Feather River orchard murders. Sheriff Roy Whiteaker said more bodies may be found as digging continues. Juan Corona denies the charges as his attorney reports he will plead innocent.
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Gun Test Question Raised in RFK Case
Police Chief Edward Davis ordered an inquiry into allegations that ballistic expert Dewayne Wolfer may have test fired a different gun than the one wrestled from Sirhan B. Sirhan during the RFK assassination. The charges raise questions about a possible second gunman and affect the LAPD crime lab leadership appointment.
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Middle American family grows older richer and more educated
The Census Bureau reports the typical middle American family is older, smaller, and better educated with higher income than 20 years ago. Homes average five rooms, cost about 17000 with mortgage, and feature plumbing, central heating, washing machine, radios, television, and a telephone.
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Massive $23 Million Pure Heroin Seizure in Miami
UPI reports the Customs Bureau seized 156 pounds of heroin hidden in a private jet arriving in Miami. Nine people were arrested including a Uruguay citizen based in Buenos Aires and eight Argentinians in Miami, with authorities surveilling the crew. Past seizures total 666 pounds over 10 months including a 96 pound April seizure in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
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Chuckle Heaven Speculates On Planets With Inhabited Worlds
A witty line questions discovering inhabited planets and jokes about the potential rise in foreign aid. The remark hints at global assumptions about extraterrestrial life and fiscal policy in a satirical tone.
More Corn, Less Pay, Higher Pork
Iowa farmers hailed a near record corn crop after a timely rain but expect lower corn prices and higher pork costs. Hog producers cut herd sizes this spring due to cheap pork, likely lifting pork prices by fall. Producers hope normal rainfall by mid July and no insect invasions to sustain corn and soybean output, while consumer prices may rise.
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Delayed Mariner 9 Launch Pushes Mars Mission One Day
The Mariner 9 television satellite launch toward Mars was postponed by one day due to ground testing equipment issues. The new liftoff is set for 5 17 p m Iowa time Sunday as technicians work to fix the problem before the countdown resumes.
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Pan Am Jetliner Hijacked to Cuba
A Pan American World Airways jet with 65 aboard was commandeered to Havana Cuba landing at 5 23 p m Iowa Time after take off from Caracas in Curacao area The hijacking occurred alongside an Eastern Airlines flight from Miami to New York that was also hijacked and diverted to Nassau Bahamas.
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