Church Assembly Orders End to Court Move Against Forman
In Boston the United Church of Christ assembly overruled officials and urged cessation of a court action against black militant James Forman. Dr. Albert Pryor of Springfield, Mass., denounced the move as racist. The 2 million member denomination voted overwhelmingly to tell mis leadership to drop the case.
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James Forman
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Albert Pryor
Springfield
Mass
Deborah Goes Home Has Nixon Letter
Deborah Ifex a Tennessee girl whose face was rebuilt at Johns Hopkins returned to Baltimore with a letter from President Nixon. The June operation changed her skull balance and nose, with six surgeons including Dr Millan Lilgerton. Deborah, age 12, will return for further nose and mouth work, and has an I Q of 20.
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Deborah Ifex
Tennessee
Nixon
Deborah
Chattanooga
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Associated Press
Lime
Tie. Millan Lilgerton
Kansas City
Welfare Guidelines Debate Battles Over Desegregation Policy
Secretary Finch defended no change to guidelines after April statements. Officials questioned enforcement and deadlines, while Panella urged strong Title VI enforcement. Amid clashes, lawmakers pressed for clearer lines, and a court case loomed over desegregation efforts as protests and clergy debated actions.
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Robert H. Finch
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Welfare
Justice Departments
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Panella
House Appropriations
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Vineh
Paneth
Alreddy
Sendagabi
Davils
Ray
Iate
Wchard S. Muskie
Maine
Nonin
Nix
Muskie
Weather Passes Leave Park Goers Prepared and Dry
Authorities report 18500 park goers faced frigid conditions with no exposure incidents. Snow fell three inches in Colorado Rockies and two inches at Crater Lake and Timberline Lodge in Oregon. Elsewhere, summer warmth persisted with 40s to 100s temperatures across the nation and notable city readings from Boston to Honolulu.
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Crater Lake
Timberline Lodge
Oregon
Middle Atlantic
States
Midwest
Butte
Livingston
Mont
Alive
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Boston
New York City
Philadelphia
Washington
Atlanta
Miami
Detroit
Chicago
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Tapuis
Kansas City
Dallas
Denver
Phoenix
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
Anchorage
Honolulu
Congress Debates Surtax Extensions Amid Tax Reform Talks
The House debated a year-long suspension of a surtax limit on child assistance in each state, and a Senate repeal rider. House leaders sought a conference with the Senate as Burton pressed for assurances. Conferees signaled some openness, while Byrnes resisted pledges. A blocking move forced rescheduling, and debate shifted to extensions for withholding and broader tax reform.
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Burton
Hale Boggs
D-la
Ways and Means Committee
Senate House
House
John W. Byrnes
R-Wis
Boggs
Byrnse
L Don
Nixon
Congress
Rules Committee
Hijack headline of Cuban suspect linked to two flights
A mid age Cuban man hijacked an Eastern Airlines flight from Newark to Miami with 89 aboard, accompanied by his wife and infant daughter. The incident marks the second hijacking in a week on the West Coast, following a Trans World Airlines jet hijacking over Nevada en route from Oakland to New York. The hijacker was identified by police as Willie Lee Brent, a former Black Panther.
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Mian
West Coast
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Nevada
Oakland
New York
PBI
Willie Lee Brent
Black Panther
Chains Found Wrapped Around Body Sparks Greensboro Probe
Greensboro police seek tips after Angel Pennisi's body was found in a Virginia lake with three wraparound chains. The largest chain measured 21 feet 8 inches and weighed about four pounds, with others around the legs. Federal and state investigators coordinated with local police as Pennisi’s funeral drew about 450 attendees in Greensboro. The case extends to Wilmington, Delaware, where Pennisi had earlier contact with associates. His car was found at a Greensboro airport, and officials say he was killed by a head blow and dumped in the lake days earlier.
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Angel Pennixi
Virginia
Walter A Burch
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
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le Creensboro
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Hinlo Bonnists
Wilmington
Del
Thomas Jkatzis
Watsis
Greensboro Daily News
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Peni
Nisi
Tecord
Virgan
Greenshore
High Point
Winston-Salem
Man Kills Wife And Four Children Ends Own Life
Kerhonkson New York a 54 year old man shot his wife and four children to death then killed himself in the family home. The double murder suicide occurred Wednesday afternoon after a diner employee found the bodies. Victims were Shirley Perez 45 Reynaldo Perez Jr 12 Rolando Perez 10 and Flor Perez 9. The weapons used were a shotgun and a .22 rifle. The family had been discovered after a late Tuesday night dinner with police investigating a rampage with multiple fatalities at the Perez household.
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N.Y
Hartley
Ken
Perez
New York City
Reynaldo Perez
Honskon
Acexister
Henry Hared
Jer
Sey City
N. J
Frank Relyea
Ian Employe
Perze
Ulster
Jers
Peres
Shirley
Kingston City Hospital
Borny
Three Die As Plant Blasts Near Toledo
A blast at Interlake Iron Co in Toledo killed three workers and injured five others. Explosions, sparked by tar tank fumes and welding, sent flames across tar storage and prompted evacuation of nearby residents. Firefighters halted spread, preserving 200000 gallons of volatile liquids. Names of the dead include George Edward, 43, Toledo. Alex Garkac, 52, Northwood. John Barth, 50, Oregon. Melvin Smith Sr, 46, Toledo. Robinson, 39, Swanton. and Raymond Burrows, 38, Toledo. Two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion. several others hospitalized or needing care.
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Interlake Iron Co
Toledo
Maumes
Clit
Ford Quinn
George Edward
Alex Garkac
Northwood
John Barth
Oregon
Ohio
Melvin Smith Sr
Robinson
Swanson
Raymond Burrows
Smith
William Qh.berger
Perrysburg
Robert Elkins
Bombers Hit Ben Het Area Amid Civilian Shelters Fire
American Stratofortress bombers pounded enemy positions around Ben Het and nearby camps over six weeks as allied ground sweeps continued. Despite air and artillery strikes, enemy units pressed near the camp, while helicopter gunships provided cover. A second convoy reached Bon Let with limited damage. a first convoy suffered ambush losses including one American killed and two wounded. No tally on Wednesday shelling yet. days prior marked the heaviest bombardment since May 1. US losses rose to 2,777 helicopters destroyed in the war.
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Czech Reds Withhold Dues Amid Party Hard Line
Prague AP reports Czech Communist members protest by withholding party dues to express disagreement with the party's hard line. Rude Pravo notes several local branch organizations are refusing to send funds, causing district party finances to worsen.
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Prague
Rude Pravo
Communist Party
Gustav Husak
Judy Garland death ruled accidental overdose at home
Coroner details Judy Garland's final hours and the inquest testimony. Witnesses note no alcoholism signs, no liver cirrhosis, and barbiturate use as the probable cause. Garland's husband found her in the bathroom after a late night, with viewing plans announced for Friday and public viewing times set for Thursday and Friday.
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MGM
Coronel Thurston
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Liza Minnetti
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Madison Avenue
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James Mason
Stearts
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Hee
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Lorna
Joseph Luft
Sid Lufl
Hero Cannington Among 74 Evans Crew Lost at Sea
In the Evans disaster, hospital corpsman Cannington formed a line of nine men at the forward hatch and helped others escape before perishing with 73 crew members. Residents in Orange Park remember him as gruff yet friendly, loving golf and bowling after duty at Jacksonville Naval Air Station. His wife works at the air station but has kept to herself since his death.
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Canningston
Cannington
Mallay
Evans
Orange Park
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
Survivors recount crash rescue and cabin fire escape
The lone Piper Cherokee crash left three survivors huddled amid flames as they crawled from wreckage. Watson and another man spoke of fighting the fire with sand, aiding two others, and wandering the wrecked site until dawn. A rescue helicopter later airlifted a doctor to treat two survivors, while another chopper from Nellis Air Force Base retrieved the group.
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Watson
Simon
McCord
Nellis Ai Force Base
Nev
Ai Palvoy
St. George
Utah
Cedar City
Slayings Wounding in Hoboken Bail Set for Suspects
February 27 killings and wounding of two men in Hoboken led Hudson County Judge Sol Schulman to set bail on March 14 at 7500 dollars each for the brothers, while Raphael posted bond and Victor remained jailed amid prosecutor objections seeking higher bail.
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Hoboken
Raphael
Victor
Hudson County
Sol Schulman
Sprague ABM views debated before defense bill vote
Stennis says Sprague’s views needed before final action on a pending defense authorization bill with an ABM provision. Sprague argues ABM will work and notes many scientists are often wrong. The Gaither committee questioned Polaris, suggesting it had less chance of success than an ABM. In Viet Nam, U S Navy river gunboats were handed to the South Vietnamese Navy, marking the largest transfer to date as a shift toward local control and indicating increased ARVN capabilities amid the Riverine Force drawdown by August.
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D-Miss
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Seruuin
Gaither Commituyee
Polaris
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U.S. Navy
South
Vietnam
Republic of Vietnam
Creighton W. Abrams
Vietnm
Mekong
Lumber Shortage Driven by Exports and Policy Shifts
A rising export demand, especially to Japan, tight federal limits on timber cutting on government lands, and the growing need for higher grade plywood for paneling in costly homes create a widening lumber shortage.
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Japan
Fall fashion goes body conscious with faked elegance
New York AP reports high fashion for fall embraces body conscious styling. Designers Count Sarmi Leo Narducci Pat Sandler showcase layered chiffons, crepe, and Pleats with bold colors, metallics, and intricate lace.
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Count Sarmi
Sarms
Leo Narducci
Narducci
Pat Sandler
Sandler
Roanoke Republicans nominate Negro as running mate
In Roanoke, Republicans nominating William B. Robertson, 36, a city sewer supervisor, as the running mate to Virginia House Minority Leader M. Caldwell Buller. The move marks a historic bid for one of the city’s two House seats with Buller projecting a GOP slate in a campaign backed by Linwood Holton and party members amid a Jaycee campaign that raised funds for retarded children.
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Butler
M. Caldwell Buller
William B
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Linwood Holton
Buller
Richmond
Virginia Young Demaents
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General Assembly
Julius Prufer
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America
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Robertson
Avakon
Hazel K. Barger
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