East Berlin West Berlin travel passes take effect amid delays
The Berlin agreement allowing West Berliners to visit East Berlin and East Germany went into effect at midnight but rapid lines formed and East German officials reported delays. Pass offices extended hours as hundreds queued for travel passes expected to be ready in three to six days.
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Help Line expands to cover more questions for voters
The Charleston Gazette announces a widened Help Line column answering questions from candidates before the primary. Questions may address consumerism environment and ecology legal issues not needing opinions and medical problems not requiring diagnosis. Send inquiries with full name and address to Help Line, 1001 Virginia St. E. Charleston WV 25330. A special telephone recording option is available at 248 5111.
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Jury Finds Miss Davis Innocent in Bay Area Trial
In San Jose California jury acquits Angela Davis a 28 year old former UCLA philosophy teacher and Communist party member of murder kidnap and conspiracy charges after 13 hours of deliberation in a 13 week trial. She cried hugged supporters and thanked the jury calling the outcome power to the people as the judge discharged her.
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Angela Davis
Howard Moore Jr
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Marin County
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Liberal McGovern Stands Criticized In Debate
In a tense session McGovern faced sharp criticism from opponents as supporters urged policy clarity. The dispute centered on health and economic plans with both sides pressing for decisive leadership amid rising public concern.
Three Seek Nitro Mayor and Road Funds Review
Three candidates vie for the Nitro mayoral seat as discussions focus on increasing U.S. road funding. The city ranks among top home markets in a broader analysis, while local pages offer reviews of Sonny and Cher and differing opinions on Orchard Manor.
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Orchard Manor
Air Force Thunderbird crashes during Transpo 72 display
Maj. Joe Howard of Ahoskie North Carolina parachuted from his jet before it struck the ground during a Sunday precision flight at Transpo 72. The plane crashed before tens of thousands, ending a five plane sequence. six people were wounded, one fatally, by a sniper in Elizabeth New Jersey during early Sunday hours. President Nixon and family attended services at Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church seeking peace.
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West Virginia Governor Defends Strip Law On TV Panel
Gov. Moore remained composed during an hour long Meet the Press session from Houston. He cited 57 000 new jobs in three years and opposed 20 000 unemployed tied to strip mining while noting legislation since 1971 to curb reclamation issues. He backed Agnew for VP and discussed welfare and revenue sharing positions.
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Marvin Mandel
D-Md
William Milliken
R-Mich
Wendell R. ‘Anderson
D-Minn
Francis W. Sargent
R-Masy
Preston E. Smith
D-Tex
Sargent
California rivals vow to back party nominee
United front emerged as Senators George McGovern and Hubert Humphrey pledged to support the Democratic nominee for the presidential race. The pair spoke after a joint TV appearance on ABC Issues and Answers amid expanded casting, while Shirley Chisholm, plus other contenders, reserved judgment.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
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Humphrey
Miami Beach
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Peron
Shirley Chisholm
New York
Sam Yorty
Taylor Hardin
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Hardin
Wallace
Second Army Massacre Outline by Peers Panel
The official Peers inquiry summary states Bravo Company killed up to 90 civilians on March 16 1968 near My Lai 4. It details an airborne assault on My Khe 4, then My Lai 1, as Bravo seized the area depicted as a Viet Cong battalion HQ.
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Fuel Depot Hit and Rail Link Wrecked Near Haiphong
U S spokesman said American warplanes destroyed three tanks at Haiphong petroleum pumping station and wrecked the northeast Hanoi China railroad. Pilots reported six large fires and heavy black smoke, with bombs cutting the line at multiple points and damaging rail cars.
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F14 Chokeout Dangers Brought Into Senate Spotlight
Senator William Proxmire criticized the F14 gun smoke issue after tests showed the 22mm Gatling gun exhaust can be ingested by the jet engine. He warned dogfight stress could foul engines and crash aircraft, while aides cited simple design fixes expected to cost under 100000 per plane.
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