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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1970
Page
1
In Cordele Georgia a Voleraml policeman was shot and wounded fatally with his own pistol after arresting a Black man selling a plastic newspaper without a license. The officer died in his patrol car as the suspect fled on foot amid a statewide dragnet.
Fresno AP reports a search continues for a second survivor from a light plane crash in Kings Canyon National Park. Wreckage sighted Sunday with pilot Mohammed Shishani of Concord rescued near Independence after a night in subfreezing temps. He was frostbitten and in shock, transported to Inyo Hospital.
Firefighters contained a 40 acre brush blaze in steep mountains about three miles north of Otis Historic The June County mining town. Officials say the burn began Sunday and containment is not yet assured. Over 30 fighters used six aircraft five trucks and three bulldozers with no serious injuries or structures at risk. The fire occurred in the Stanislaus River area near Silver Canyon, likely started by a campfire. Columbia, once a gold rush mining town, is now a state historic park and was not endangered.
Toni Palmer, seven, was discovered inside a vacant Albany apartment refrigerator. Police theorize she climbed in through an open window and locked herself inside. Investigators found no sign of foul play, with the case treated as a tragic accident.
Ventura County Arson Squad investigated a weekend bombing at a Bank of America branch. A ballie filled with gasoline was thrown onto the roof causing minor damage with no reported injuries. Authorities described the device as a gasoline-filled bomb.
In the Bronx a sniper fatally shot 16 year old Margaret SpLesky who was returning home with a 14 year old friend. A small caliber shell was found as police investigate along 164th Street between Morris and Grant Avenues where five other people have been shot recently. the other victims survived.
Maj. Gen. Andrian G. Nikolayev and flight engineer Vitali Sevastianov start a U.S. visit with stops at NASA headquarters the Smithsonian Institution and Mount Vernon. They arrive amid a broad schedule of meetings and public appearances during a week long tour.
A small bomb exploded near a window lodge at Worcester County courthouse late Sunday night causing property damage and injuries estimated at two dollars. A telephone warning was received by the Worcester Telegram. police arrived after the blast but found it had already occurred.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a California case challenging the 1968 federal gun registration requirement, arguing it subjects individuals to possible self incrimination. The court also takes up related cases on draft evasion and a flag display, while denying further review of Ireland-U.S. treaty tax questions and FTC authority.
Washington UPI report shows arguments over the 1970 Voting Rights Act amendments. States defend reserved authority on voter qualifications while Congress cites equal protection under the 14th amendment. Justices asked few questions as youth voters featured in a landmark case.
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat signaled he may not extend the cease-fire due to rising tensions. Israel insisted on Egyptian missile withdrawal from the Suez Canal zone before talks resume. Both sides accused the other of violations as regional leaders warned of a broader confrontation.
President Nixon opens a two day swing in the midlands seeking to retire Senate doves and back Taft in Ohio. He visits Columbus intervening in races from Gore to Hartke while arguing for Vietnam policy and a five point peace plan to secure a generation free from war. He attacks Democratic opponents and rallies support for Republican candidates on watch for street and city reform.
Mrs Nixon opens a two day tour starting in Detroit to back Lenore Townesy’s GOP bid for Senate against Democrat Philip A Hart. Forecasters doubt the effort will change the race while the first lady also plans stops in Minnesota Nevada and a one day swing to St Petersburg and Fort Myers this week.
The Vienna Committee for Traffic Security reported today that average car speed in the city's downtown streets during rush hour is three tenths of a mile per minute, highlighting concerns over congestion and safety.
In Trabzon a provincial court refused to indict Lithuanian Pranas Brazinskas and his son Al Reds for hijacking a Soviet airliner and killing a stewardess. The case was sent to the justice minister to decide whether it is a political crime or charges should be filed. The Soviet government seeks their return. Turkey may back the court or pursue felonies. Relations with the Soviet Union have been improving, with Moscow agreeing to a $30 million industrial credit.
Five people were killed when a Beechcraft eight engine plane collided with a Bell 47G helicopter over Moorabbin Airport near Melbourne. Police reported three deaths on the helicopter and two in the Beechcraft.
Manila AP reports Typhoon Kale, second killer storm in a week, sweeping southern Mindanao. Thirteen dead, two missing, hundreds left homeless. Further updates expected to raise the toll.
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