Oklahoma Alaska vote set as voters reject Hall and Hickel bid
Oklahoma voters rejected Democratic Gov. David Hall amid probe fallout as Alaska GOP former governor Hickel failed in comeback bid. In Alaska Jay Hammond won the Republican nomination for governor while Walter Hickel sought to reclaim the office. Alaska also backed a plan to relocate the capital between Fairbanks and Anchorage.
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Hickel
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Associated Press
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Vid Boren
James Thhofe
Henry Bellman
R-Okla
Carl Albert
Albert
Bellman
Tihalf
Jim Jones
John Jarman
John N. Camp
Jay Hammond
William Egan
Walter Hickel
Interior
Nixon
U.S
John B. Havelock
Willie Hensley
Juntan
Fairbanks
Anchorage
Soldier Who Landed Helicopter At White House Awaits Decision
Eight-man military jury in Meade Md weighs the fate of Army private Robert K Preston who stole a helicopter, landed near the White House, and later surrendered after guards fired. Preston pleads guilty to major theft and faces up to 343 years. defense argues for mercy. He contends he sought attention to broader problems and blames Army. Proceedings continued with deliberations stalled as prosecution and defense clash over intent and punishment.
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Preston
M Maximim
Army
Stephen Vichter
Herbert Molicier
Monier
Helicop
Fr. Meade
Dediditz
Four Die in Lynn Hotel Fire in Massachusetts
Fire at the Oxford Hotel in Lynn killed four residents and left two seriously injured. Victims were Jean Battles 49 Ernest Derosier 64 Seward McLean and Hilda McDonough. Owner Arhit Yaikas reported 27 residents in top floors. Ten treated at Lynn Hospital. Michele Pelletier 18 and Gee Sala 31 listed in serious or fair condition.
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Oxford
Jean Battles
Ernest Derosler
Seward McLean
Hilda McDonough
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Arhit Yaikas
Lynch Hospitals
Michele Pelletier
Lytti Hospital
Gee Sala
Promoters Win Showdown CBS Abandons Coverage Plans
Idaho arena over Evel Knievel leap ends with CBS withdrawing live coverage bid after Top Rank asserts exclusive rights. The Idaho Land Board auction yielded no bids as Knievel's promoters warn media against filming. Knievel aims to jump Snake River Canyon in a rocket bike, with news access limited to the launch area.
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O'Malley
Top Rank
Don Branker
Evel Knievel
Branker
Kniével
Twin Falls
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