Union Leader Miller Fires 20 Officers After Election Victory
Arnold Miller, new United Mine Workers president, ousts 20 district board members and two top aides alleging illegal Boyle trusteeships. Miller swore in 20 rank and file members, vows new district elections as miners chant.
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Janet Stashar
Associated Press
Washington
United Mine Workers Union
Arnold Miller
W. A
Tony” Boyle
Labor Department
Boyle
UMW
Edward L. Carey
Suzanne Richards
Miller
West Virginia
Joseph A “Chip” Yablonski
Joseph Yablonski
Clarksville, Pa
Harry
UNION
Arrests Made In Kidnapping
Dallas socialite Mandy Dealey recounts her 60 hour ordeal after being abducted from her University Park apartment. Two Garland brothers, Woodrow Ransonette and Franklin Ransonette, were arrested for kidnapping after the ransom drop, while FBI agents recovered a large sum of money.
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Garland
Texas
FBI
Woodrow Holmes Ransonette
Franklin Joseph Ransonette
Mandy
University Park
Dallas
Joe M. Dealey Jr
Students Attack University Dean at Southern University
About 10 students assaulted Asa Sims dean of academic affairs in his office in New Orleans when he refused a meeting about extending the semester. Police were summoned as campuses faced a boycott that began Oct 27. Signs of struggle and a toppled Christmas tree were noted.
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New Orleans
Asa Sims
Southern University
Sims
State Board of Education
Mrs. Ola Free Rises Today Funeral Services
Funeral services for Mrs. Ola Free 91 will be held at 2 30 p m today in the Assembly of God Church at Bovina. She died Thursday in the La Casa Nursing Home Canyon. A native of Alabama she was a member of the Bovina Assembly of God Church. Survivors include three daughters and four sons with 12 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren plus relatives in Childress Weed Canyon Dumas Redding Covina and Denver.
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Assembly of God
Bovina
Denver
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Redding
Calif
Troy
Covina
Kelley
Childress
Canyon
Truman in coma described as extremely critical
Former president Harry S. Truman in critical condition at Research Hospital and Medical Center after his condition worsened. The 88 year old remained unstable but showed no signs of discomfort while wife Bess Truman, 87, stayed at his bedside through Saturday.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Harry S. Truman
Research Hospital and Medical Center
Truman
Bess Truman
Margaret Truman Daniel
Trumans
Wallace Graham
New York
Graham
Wilson Miller
Victims Huddle To Keep Warm In Andes Rescue Effort
Eight survivors of an October plane crash at 12 000 feet in the Andes continue to endure frigid conditions as mountain-survival experts bring food clothing and medicine. Six others were rescued by Chilean air force helicopters after two others walked out seeking aid. Weather clouds hamper progress but officials expect improved conditions to resume the search.
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Associated Press
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Chile
Andes
Chilean Air Force
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Cesar Charlone
Traffic Death Toll Rises Over Christmas Weekend Nationwide
The Associated Press reports 131 traffic fatalities in the early Christmas weekend across the nation. Fog, drizzle and winter conditions affected roads from the eastern half to the north central region, with the toll tallied from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday.
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Associated Press
Managua Hit by Severe Earthquake and Fire
A powerful quake struck Managua Nicaragua causing extensive center-city damage. Reports say many homeless and injured and water and power cut. The U S embassy was damaged with an employee killed and relief planes prepared from U S bases.
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Guatemala
Managua
Nicaragua
Washington
U.S. State Department
State Department
Panama City
Managua International
Boulder
Colo
National Earthquake Information Center
No Charges In Vandalism In Childress Case
Seven Childress High School youths involved in vandalism at Fair Park Stadium may face action by the Childress Independent School District Board or City Council. No charges have been filed yet. decisions include possible continuation in school and retention of honors. Three also reportedly vandalized farm equipment that same night.
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Bobcat Booster Club
Booster Club
Board of Trustees
Childress Independent School District
Childress High School
Pleads Not Guilty To Drug Possession
Richard Avon Hannah pleaded not guilty to charges of being under the influence of dangerous drugs and marijuana possession in County Court. Bond was set at 1000 and 3000. Arrested Friday by the Sheriff’s Department and Department of Public Safety. Richard Wade Lane of Grand Prairie pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in County Court. He was fined 147 with costs, 15 days in jail, and a six month license suspension probated. Arrested Saturday by the DPS.
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Richard Avon Hannah
Sheriff's Department
Department of Public Safety
Richard Wade Lane
Grand Prairie
DPS
City Council Set to Meet Tuesday in City Hall
The City Council will convene at 7 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall to discuss ongoing civic matters and upcoming agenda items.
In Texas Reform Inmates Freed for Christmas
All reform school inmates ordered released by the 3rd Court of Civil Appeals have gone home for Christmas. Of about 500 originally involved, 117 remained in custody when the decision was issued, per Texas Youth Council executive director Jack Turman.
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Austin, Tex
Reform School
3Rd Court of Civil Appeals
Jack Turman
Texas Youth Council
Austin Legal Aid and Defenders Society
Turman
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