General Accused in Club Probe In US Bases Scandal
In Senate testimony a general and a colonel linked to a slot machine theft ring at U S Army service clubs in Germany, with Maj Gen William Cunningham II cited for stifling investigations. An officer testified of death threats and reassignment bribes involving Pentagon clerks.
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Tower Urges U.S. Bombing Resumption in Vietnam
Senator Tower of Texas urged President Nixon to resume bombing North Vietnam unless Hanoi makes concessions to U.S. peace moves in the coming days.
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Chuckle: Realistic College Students Joke About Being Broke
A light remark notes that many college students are pragmatic and view being broke as something worth writing home about, capturing a humorous take on student finances.
Rheault Denies Slaying Occurred In Vietnam Case
TRAVIS AFB CALIF UPI seven of eight Green Beret team members returned Wednesday from Vietnam amid questions about a slaying. Col Robert Rheault denied any killing occurred and said no body was found and there was no conclusive evidence the man was killed or connected to President Thieu. He also declined to identify the dead man and emphasized the presumption of innocence in the U.S. justice system as the charges were dropped. The men arrived to cheering servicemen and plan 30 day leaves. others named included Marasco Williams Brumley Crew Middleton and Royle Alvin Smith was the eighth Beret member departing. Continued: Page 3, Cal.
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Rain and Wind Hammer Northwest Florida Panhandle
A tropical low brushed the northwest Florida panhandle bringing heavy rains and winds up to 50 mph. Pensacola received about five inches of rain as tides rose over two and a half feet above normal. The National Hurricane Center reported the system was close to developing an eye and tropical storm features.
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Widow seeks truth on Vietlix Green Beret death
Viet Nam widow Thai Khac Chuyen urges the U.S. embassy to reveal full details of her husband’s death in the Green Beret case. She warned she may harm her children and herself if not informed, while the South Vietnamese justice ministry seeks a reply from Washington.
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Elsworth Bynkey
Mao Celebrates China's Founding With Public Return in Peking
Mao Tse tung resumed public appearances in Peking to mark the 20th anniversary of the People's Republic. Lin Piau appeared for the first time since May and warned the US and USSR against nuclear threats, while Mao waved to crowds of over 100,000. The Kremlin praised Sino-Soviet friendship and urged joint actions against imperialism. Lin avoided mentioning nuclear tests recently conducted by China.
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Protests Rise Over Planned Underground Nuclear Test
United Press reports looming underground blast at Amchitka Alaska amid student protests in Canada and U S. Nixon says tests postponed after safety assurances from ABC. Scientists clash on quake risk while organizers anticipate mass demonstrations at Peace Arch and crossings into the United States.
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Vaccine pioneer Dr. Thomas Francis dies at 69
ANNATHON Mich AR Dr. Thomas Francis who helped develop the first effective influenza vaccine in the 1930s and directed a massive 1950s polio field trial for Jonas Salk died Wednesday after a long illness. He gained national fame for leading the large national vaccine experiment that demonstrated the polio vaccine’s effectiveness.
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Nixon Warns Union Leaders on Wage Restraint and Controls
Atlantic City AP reports labor officials said President Nixon urged construction unions to restrain wage hikes or face possible federal controls. AFL-CIO leaders at a convention described his remarks after meeting the White House inflation commission, amid concerns over double-digit wage growth in the industry.
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Wilford attacks Cedar Rapids mayor over sanitation strike
Wilford accuses Acting Mayor Stewart Shank of arrogant tactics in handling city workers walkout. He cites firings, SDS sympathy, and alleged threats while noting two dozen sanitation staff and six SDS members attended a meeting. Police guarded the scene as fiscal scrutiny and possible payoffs surfaced.
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Sanitation Department
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Willard
First UCS Drive Reports Gifts Reach Milestone
United Community Drive reports 14 percent of its goal met at the first meeting. At the YMCA report session, volunteers tallied 147648 in sums contributed or pledged toward the 31,050,529 objective. Continued on page 3.
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Lebanese Wound 2 Russians in Airfield Gunbattle
A government spokesman said Lebanese police wounded two Russians and a former Lebanese air force pilot during a gunbattle that foiled a planned theft of a Mirage jet. The Russians, identified as Alexander Khomlakov and Vladimir Vasilyev, and pilot Hassan Badawi were treated in a military hospital. The raid near the Soviet embassy raised questions about ties to a trafficking plot and broader regional arms activity.
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