Halloween razor blade pranks alarm several cities
The Associated Press reports dangerous treats triggered police inquiries across the nation as razor blades nails needles and pins were found in apples and candy. A 24 year old in Middletown New York cut his mouth on a razor blade in an apple and similar incidents were noted in Columbus Syracuse and Iillion New York with a needle found in a bar and other items reported but no injuries confirmed.
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Middletown, N. Y
Columbus
Ohio
Syracuse
N. Y
William F. Walsh
Patricia
Iillion
Five inmates escape Harvey County jail in Newton
Five prisoners overpowered a dispatcher and a reserve sheriff's officer and fled the Harvey County jail Friday night. Authorities say the men were back in custody within three hours after patrols and Newton police questioned jail communications and alerted Sheriff Norman Walker.
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Newton, Kan
Harvey County
Highway Patrol
Newton
Norman Walker
Sniffer Loses Case in Fremont Marijuana Search
Tangie the Fremont Police Department's marijuana sniffer dog failed in court as Judge Robert Bostick dismissed three possession charges against 19 year old Randolph Swezey. The defense argued illegal search and seizure and the judge found no probable cause to search the bedroom.
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Fremont
Calif
Tangie
Randolph Swezey
Robert Pellerin
Superior Court
Robert Bostick
Titanic survivor Hanna dies in South Carolina house fire
Robert James Hanna, 89, survivor of the 1912 Titanic sinking, was killed Friday when a fire destroyed his home in OLAR South Carolina. Coroner N J Knoy said the blaze started when his bedding ignited. The Titanic struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York.
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Olar
S. C
Robert James Hanna
N.J. Knoy
Southampton
England
New York
Atlantic Ocean
Taxes on Credit Move Expands Card Use in States
The article reports Arkansas residents can pay state taxes with a Bank Americard starting December 1. It also notes several states where counties accept credit cards for property taxes and auto registration fees, expanding card payment options for taxpayers nationwide.
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Arkansas
Bank
Americard
Nixon approves SST despite critical government panel report
President Nixon orders proceeding with the supersonic transport project amid a government panel finding that engine noise may be intolerable, economic viability is doubtful, and U S trade balance could worsen with heavy U S use. He also shifts Alliance for Progress goals lowering Washington's Latin American leadership role.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Department of Transportation
U.S
Alliance For Progress
United States
Latin America
Veterans plan nationwide call chain for Mora torium Day
San Diego war veterans back a counter offensive code named Tell it to Hanoi. Each member will call five people and urge them to call five more. On Veterans Day November 11 they will fly the American flag burn headlights and light porch lamps at night.
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San Diego
Calif
United States
Hanoi
Tax Reform Cuts Pay for 70 Million Americans
The Senate Finance Committee voted to report a broad tax code revision, promising four pay raises for about 70 million taxpayers by 1972. First cut on Jan 1 lowers the income tax surcharge from 10 percent to 3 percent, with a second cut on June 30 when the 5 percent surtax expires.
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America
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
House
Nixon
Treasury Department
David M. Kennedy
Halloween Night Pranks Reported By City Police
Multiple minor incidents dimmed a calm Hallo ween as officers investigated cross ing signal tampering on West Main and eggs and BB gun vandalism on West Third and nearby streets. No youths were found at the scenes.
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Santa Fe Railroad
West Main
West Third
Chanute Hosts First Junior Miss Pageant Tonight
Seven area high school seniors compete in Chanute at 7:30 PM in the Senior High School Auditorium for the Junior Miss title. The winner advances to the 1970 Kansas Junior Miss Pageant November 20 to 22 in Belleville.
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Chanute
Belleville
Area Forecast Tenders Warmer Weekend Skies
Partly cloudy conditions with a small chance of precipitation today and Sunday. High temperatures will touch the mid 50s with lows in the 30s. Clouds will decrease through Sunday.
Intercepted Letter Warns of Water Rate Hike Today
A decoded note from Nute warns Cha to conserve water while promising that faucet output should stay limited or higher city water rates could take effect today as authorities push for conservation.
Hijacker Captured In Italian Chapel Near Rome
Rafael Minichiello, an Italian born U S Marine on AWOL, captured in the Sanctuary of Divine Love near the Appian Way six miles outside Rome after a five stage 6900 mile hijack from California to Rome. Police say he is charged with air piracy kidnapping and interference with aircraft.
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California
Rafael Minichiello
New York
United States
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
Divine Love
Appian Way
Minichiello
Giuseppe Parlato
Paisan
Pentagon
U.S
Seattle
Wash
Naples
Storm Develops After Docking Firing in Kansas
A political storm in Topeka grows after Gov. Docking dismissed his acting attorney general Robert Ochs. Vincent Bogart a Docking ally and State Board of Regents appointee faces a Shawnee County charge of violating conflict of interest law. he pleads not guilty and posts $500 bond. Paul Wunsch named to succeed Bogart. Docking denies directing a firing of Linda Hill, fiancée of Ochs, from the Consumer Credit Commission amid probation. District Education Board set to meet Monday with items including suspension policy Start, lab plans, and studio development.
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Topeka
Robert Docking
Robert Ochs
New Jury
Shawnee County
Vincent Bogart
State Board of Regents
Bogart
Wichita
Kent Frizzell
Paul Wunsch
Kingman
District 413 Board of Education
Fourth
Evergreen
Murray Hill
Hutton
Neosho Juco Club Finalizes Annual Membership Drive
Neosho Juco Club, Inc. plans a citywide membership drive Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm led by drive-chair man Dave Robinson. Club grants scholarships at Neosho Community College funded by dues and donations. memberships cost 5 dollars for one, 7 50 for two.
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Neosho Juco Club, Inc
Dave Robinson
Robinson
Neosho Jaco Club
Neosho Community College
Wayne Umbarger
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