Brandt to Seek Chancellorship After CDU Gains
Bonn AP reports Foreign Minister Willy Brandt of the Social Democrats said his party made the only gains in West Germany's federal elections and that he will attempt to form a new coalition and run for chancellor. Brandt issued a statement.
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Bundestag
Social Democrats
Gustav Heinemann
Free Democratic Party
Kurt George Kiesinger
Christian Democrats
Brandt
Kiesinger
Social Democratic Party
SPD
CDU
Walter Scheel
FDP
Free Democrats
Britain Labor Party convention opens in Brighton
Britain's Labor party opens its 68th convention in Brighton with calls to unite for the next general election. Key issues expected to divide delegates include Harold Wilson's aim to join the European Common Market and proposed safeguards on wage growth and economic policy.
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Brighton
England
Britain
Labor Party
Harold Wilson
Europe
Irene White
Socialist and Cooperative Societies
Wilson
Labor
Daley condemns press coverage of riot trial
Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley voiced strong criticism of radio and television reporting on the riot trial connected to the 1968 Democratic National Convention. He told the Catholic Lawyers Guild the broadcasts distort truth and incite violence by airing fragments out of context and shifting focus from court proceedings.
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Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Daley
Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago
National Lawyers Guild
Julius Hoffman
Area Crashes Injure Clymer Family and Others
Four members of a Clymer family were treated for injuries after a pickup truck and car collision in the Clymer area. A seven month old Kevin did not require treatment. In Union City area a Mill Village youth age fifteen was treated at Union City Hospital for injuries from another crash yesterday. Police reported four accidents over the weekend with details at Corry Memorial Hospital and local units.
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Clymer
Corry Memorial Hospital
Mill Village
Union City Hospital
Corry
Chautauqua County
R.D
Hoitink
Kimberly
Kelly
Kevin
Donald E. Humes
Waterford
Ruth V. Robinson
Terrence Haskins
Mary V. Henry
Meadville
Donald Raisley
Route 8
Centerville
Shirle May Parsons
Robert Pleetwood
Thomas Parr
Gerald L. Morrison
Unionville
Ohio
Parr
Morrison
William Buckshaw
Secret Viet Cong Plan Aims to Inflict Heavy U.S. Losses
Saigon report: a captured enemy document from Sept. 5 outlines Hanoi and Viet Cong aims to cause heavy American casualties to force de escalation, while the United States holds a position of strength. Officials note enemy activity has dropped to its lowest level in Saigon and 11 provinces since July and warn of uncertain near-term intentions.
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Saigon
U.S
Hanoi
United States
North Vietnam
Paris
3Rd Corps
5Th Division
Demilitarized Zone
Czech Shakeup Aids Nine of Cabinet Jobs
Prague reports a weekend purge that ousted reformer Alexander Dubcek from key party and government posts and spread to eastern Slovakia and northwestern Bohemia. Nine cabinet members were removed or their posts abolished as Husak announced broader changes.
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Prague
Alexander Dubcek
Communist Party
Czechoslovaka
Slovakia
Bohemia
National Front
Czechoslovakia
Ludvik Svoboda
Dubcek
Presidium
Kopechne Parents Fight To Keep Grave Unopened
The Kopechnes of New Jersey seek to block an autopsy on Mary Jo Kopechne as Massachusetts probes her death in Senator Kennedy's car. They argue no crime means no reason for exhumation while District Attorney Dinis requests more proof. judge Brozinski had earlier denied dismissal.
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Wilkes-Barre
Mary Jo Kopechne
Massachusetts
Edward M. Kennedy
Joseph Kopechne
Berkeley Heights
N. J
Common Pleas
Bernard C. Brozinski
Dist
Edmund Dinis
New Bedford
Mass
Brominski
Dinis
Mary Jo
Interest Rate Hike Court Races Local Bonds In Pa
Harrisburg authorities warn that high rates bite state tax dollars as budget stalemate forces $200 million in short term notes. Legislature must raise ceiling from 5 to 7 percent for one year to help counties and schools borrow. Erie and Pittsburgh report failed bids on bonds, delaying projects. Senate action uncertain amid calls from city officials and the Pennsylvania League of Cities.
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Harrisburg
Carlin
Senate
Congress
Erie
Arthur E. Gehrlein
Gehrlein
Pittsburgh
Joseph M. Barr
Senate Banking Committee
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Little Boy
Billy. Pfirman
VFW
Lycoming County
Williamsport
Thomas F. Marasco
Ser
Bloomfield
N.J
John Fairbanks
Long Binh
South Vietnam
Marasco
Green Beret
National Assembly
Josef Smrkovsky
Central Committee
CTK
Gustav Husak
Husak
Joseph Flanagan
Kopechnes
Pennsylvania League of Cities
Republican Ledger
Samsley G. Stroup
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