Extortion letter bombs injure four in New York
FBI cites at least 11 letter bombs sent nationwide as part of an extortion scheme. A Merrill Lynch employee was severly cut. 10 other corporations received letters with executive photos. Bombs were also found at McDonald Systems Beatrice Foods DuPont Marathon Oil and Bunge offices and residences.
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Chicago
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Midwest hit by heat drought and tornadoes
The region faced sultry heat and tornadoes that killed four people and injured at least 45 as drought withered crops across the Midwest. Wisconson Gov. Lucey urged federal aid for emergency feed grain while Nebraska and Minnesota reported crop and weather impacts.
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Vatican voices discontent with government in June elections
Pope Paul VI urged Catholics to vote by irrenounceable principles as the Christian Democrats face scrutiny amid corruption scandals. Cardinal Poletti faulted the party's limits but framed the issue as changing men rather than betraying the ideal. L Osservatore della Domenica argued support to preserve freedom.
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