Contaminated Water Coolers Spark Health Probe
Health authorities in nearly twenty states investigate reports that plastic drink coolers imported from Hong Kong contain contaminated water. Sales are banned in six cities and three states. Arkansas quarantines 500 boxes. no illnesses traced. The coolers are water filled plastic bins designed to chill drinks.
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Rebel Leader Visits Moscow
Col. Honari Boumedienne arrived in Moscow on his first foreign trip since toppling President Ahmed Ben Bella in Algeria, signaling a landmark visit amid post‑coup tensions and diplomatic signals from the Soviet Union.
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AFL-CIO Convention Urges Workers Benefits and Economic Reform
AFL-CIO leaders at San Francisco's 10th anniversary convention pressed for higher wages and benefits, curbs on key commodity prices, and a 0 percent Social Security rise. They backed income tax relief, tax elimination for low earners, and a 50 percent Social Security benefits increase funded by the Treasury. Delegates urged raising the minimum wage to 3 dollars and extending coverage to farm workers, while criticizing wage-guidelines and demanding stronger civil rights enforcement.
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Eight Peace Corps trainees reported missing in New Mexico hike
In Manzano Mountains central New Mexico an extensive search continued for eight Peace Corps trainees missing after a 30 mile trek from Belen. About 40 people joined the effort as groups diverged, part of a University of New Mexico Peace Corps training week. Names identified include Mike Mitchell, Tomi Jacobs, Bruce McCracken, Little West, Jane Whitmore, Judy Johnson, Suselbin, and Bill Paskejel.
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Albuquerque
Mike Mitchell
the Bronx
New York City
Father Is Arrested In Death Of Girl
SANTA MONICA AP The death of a 5 year old girl named Elizabeth Van Denburgh after a shot to the head led to the arrest of her 36 year old father Eugene Van Denburgh a laborer on suspicion of murder The sole witness to the shooting was another 5 year old April Gilbreath Detective Landis said the father fired from a window while the child stood 12 feet away in the backyard The father reportedly joked about William Tell and had bought the rifle earlier for hunting Mrs Van Denburgh was away at work and the child died early Saturday after surgery at Santa Monica Hospital The father was also said to have wounded himself with a homemade gun about a week earlier lingering slugs remained in his chest and doctors planned further examination
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Polygraph Purchases Face Test in Federal Study
Rep John Ei Moss of Sacramento says President Johnson set up an inter agency committee to study federal use of polygraphs or lie detectors. Moss noted prior subcommittee hearings found no valid lie detector yet agencies spend nearly 5 million dollars annually on the gadgets. Civil Service Commission chief John W Macy Jr will head the panel.
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Dominicans Reject Rebels
In Santo Domingo officials say fewer than 400 rebel troops may rejoin regular forces under an Inter-American peace plan. Of 1,200 listed as eligible, 349 were paid off and dismissed as ineligible over the weekend. Some rebels returned voluntarily, others fled, deserted, or retired with various causes given.
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Thieves Break Into Sunday School in Heywood
In Heywood England thieves broke into a Sunday School on Sunday and stole 60 ballpoint pens with the message May the ... likely indicating a playful or devotional note. No injuries reported. Police investigating motive and source of the pens.
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Battle lines form over Casady issue in California
Fresno AP report: a majority of California Democratic Council board members urge the 1966 convention as the arena to decide Casady’s fate. A majority caucus proposes resignations from Casady and allied directors if Casady accepts. 26 of 29 board members had signed the resignation statement, with 24 present at the vote.
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California Democratic Council Board of Directors
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Phil Dreyer
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Grossmont
Board of Directors
Southern California
Charles Gant
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Death by Own Action Probable in Mars Case in Granite Quarry
Grady B Mars 41 a former Air Force military policeman connected with the Ku Klux Klan may have died by his own hand authorities said. He suffered a gunshot wound in his bedroom Saturday night after allegedly refusing to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Mars had been a district officer and organizer for the United Klans of America. His wife said he was despondent since the committee inquiry. The coroner planned an official ruling after further investigation.
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J. Robert Jones
North Carolina
Sandy
Daniel Burros
New York City
Reading
New York Times
Plea To Stop Trial Fails In Krebiozen Case
The Supreme Court denied a request to halt the Chicago trial over the anti cancer drug Krebiozen and related compounds. Federal officials argued the case involves scientific testing and potential fraud while sponsors claim the drug’s effectiveness warrants further testing. The government contends the trial proceeds as charged, with several defendants facing related counts.
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