Six Miners Rescued After Near-Despair Deep Mine Survival
Six coal miners isolated in a flooded Hominy Falls mine for nearly ten days were found alive and in good condition. They thanked God as they reached the entrance before dawn, while four others in the same area were found dead after the flood. Autopsies were planned and 15 more trapped workers were later rescued at a Richwood hospital.
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Hominy Falls
W.va
Larcy Ayneh
Femed
Ing
Earl Hospital
Rich- Bul Hospital
Wood
Pen
Colorado River Bill OK'd by House in 1.3 Billion Plan
The House approved a 1.3 billion Colorado River Basin development bill with a central Arizona water delivery project. A bid to delay a feasibility study was defeated, while Pacific Northwest congressmen opposed diversions from the Columbia River basin. The bill was amended to soften a treaty obligation to deliver Colorado River water to Mexico.
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Washington
House
Colorado
Arizona
Pacific Northness
Columbia River Basin
Colorada Basin
Mexico
U.S. Faces Vietnam Toll as West Probes Oregon Vote
In Saigon and battleshells across the Central Highlands, the week’s toll sets a grim record. American casualties rise while North Vietnamese forces push near Kontum and Khe Sanh as talks at Paris stall. Reagan backers vow campaign drive in Oregon with high hopes for 25 to 30 percent.
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Saigon
Demilitar
Vietnam
Samar
Gon
U.S
Jspeund
Mekong
Kontum
Khe Sanh
Citizens For Reagan National Information Center
Reagan
Oregon
Bubb
Paris
Ex Hayward pupil killed in Vietnam mine blast
Pte. Larry Lee Kelly, 20, formerly of Hayward High, was killed May 6 in Vietnam when the vehicle he rode struck a land mine. He served with the 174th Airborne Division after two months in country. He was the son of Eugene C. Kelly of Oakland and Philo-Tene Sarrels of Modesto, with several siblings in Dublin, San Leandro, and San Leandro. Military services planned at Golden Gate National Cemetery with arrangements listed.
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Larry Lee Kelly
Hayward High School
Vietnam
174D Airborne Division
Kelly
Eugene C. Kelly
Oakland
Philo- Tene Sarrels
Modesto
Mia
Tarren A. Langford
Killy Z. Kelly
Dublin
Vernone
Stanley L. Kelly
San Leanden
Konvarrowal
Golden Gate National Cemetery
San Bran
Estadilla Ave
San Luan
Midwest Tornado Toll Reaches Across Nine States
A massive outbreak of tornadoes slash the nation midsection causing at least 70 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Arkansas and Iowa report heavy losses with Doneshorn at the center of the tragedy, while towns like Oil Trough Mountain Home and Oelwein suffer severe damage. National Guard mobilized and aid flown in from Minneapolis as daylight reveals widespread destruction across Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, and surrounding areas.
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Arkansas
Iowa
Tiinois
Missouri
Indiana Beach
Arkansas University
Doneshorn
Jible
Oil Trough
Mountain Home
Tucker Ran
Jonesboro
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Ohio
National Guard
Minneapolis
Slander suit filed by Hayward cop against United Latins in Garza case
One of three Hayward police involved in the Garza incident filed a $200000 slander suit in Alameda County Superior Court. Officer Marvin Nelson alleges statements by Balderon Bali and others damaged the Hayward Police Department and his reputation. The suit seeks $100000 in punitive damages and $100000 in general damages, with 1 John Does listed as members of the United Latins for Justice.
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Hayward
Cop
United Latins
Garza
Gilerta Garza
United Latins, Or Justice
Ternacio Balll Jez
Alameda County Superior Court
Mar
Yin Nelson
1 John Does
Nelson
Hayward Police Association
David Koller
Furthee
Ball
Massive earthquakes strike Japan in two quakes
Two powerful quakes struck Japan within hours over the eastern seaboard, killing at least 28 in the first shock and causing tidal waves. A second quake of similar size was logged in Tokyo with no immediate casualty figure reported, as authorities warned tides could rise about six feet.
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Tokyo
Pacific
Japan
Central Meteorological Agency
Horn Islands
Honshu
Hok- Saide
Hayward Plans Elephants in City Flower Festival
Hayward hosts its second annual Carnation Ball with a Canada themed holiday. A publicity stunt features an elephant race on A Street from 1:20 to 4 PM, promising colorful decorations and a humorous tie to the city’s official flower amid a chaotic promotional narrative.
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Hayward
Canada
Nelly
Vancouver
Irself
John K. Smith
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