Tornadoes Hit Massachusetts Killing Youth At Club
A chain of tornadoes swept through central Massachusetts causing at least one death and widespread damage. Cynthia Day, 14, was killed at the Longston Cricket Club in Chester Hill when a cabana collapsed. Many trees and power lines were toppled and telephone service disrupted in Newton and Bronkling. A second twister earlier lashed Philipstan, Templeton, and Winchendon, covering about 10 miles near the state border.
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Thoresen widow auctions weapons collection in Fresno
In Fresno California UPI reports Loui sr Thoresen widow of William 14 Thoresen is auctioning about $10,000 worth of rifles pistols and curios from his estate. The sale includes German helmets and items seized earlier by federal agents in 1967 while the government returned to the widow only non illegal munitions.
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More surgery eyed for Wallace in Alabama report
A Birmingham surgeon said Gov. George Wallace may need further surgery to drain abdominal abscesses from belly wounds. Dr. George Hallenbeck noted one abscess drained weeks ago is healed, but a new cavity near the drain site may require later drainage. The governor has no fever and requires no antibiotics.
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Death penalty rulings loom as Supreme Court weighs
Chief Justice of California courts says U.S. Supreme Court decision may not end the issue. Wright and 46 state chief justices convene in Seattle for their annual conference with Justice Rehnquist to speak. Weighs motion to re enact mandatory death penalty laws in light of the recent ruling.
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Ex convict charged in father’s death case
Calvin McCright, 24, ex convict, was arrested on homicide charges for killing his father for financial gain. He reportedly gagged and weighted the body and dumped it into San Francisco Bay, with his wife Harriette, 23, previously connected to an Altadena homicide warrant.
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Younger may run for governor in 1974
Sacramento AP reports Evelle G. Younger, California attorney general, says he might seek the GOP nomination for governor in 1974 if polls show him as front-runner. He cautioned he will not run unless leading in reference polls and will decide by next Labor Day whether to run or seek re-election as attorney general based on all measurable standards.
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U S grain profits seen from Russia trade deal
UPI reports officials forecast U S grain sales to Russia under a three year agreement may total 1 billion dollars in the first year alone. The White House projected at least 750 million in sales, with 200 million expected the first year. Experts note 1 million tons of soybeans valued at 129.5 million are bought, plus about 490 million bushels of wheat and 100 million bushels of livestock seed grain worth approximately 782 million.
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Senate panel approves switch to metric system
Senate Commerce Committee endorsed voluntary U S metric conversion over years with a federal move to adopt metric measures and industry encouraged to begin transition. Sponsor Sen Claiborne Pell says a new board from business education labor and science would promote industry shift.
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