Six More Die On Virginia Highways In Weekend Toll Rise
The Register reports six fatalities from highway accidents across Virginia, lifting the year’s toll to 466. Victims include Gordon Jett, 22, of Stafford. Gilbert Naakes, 21, of Culpeper. Alice H. O’Leary, 73, of Vienna. Melvin Banks, 24, of Atvonia. John Lewis Sacra, 26, of Port Royal. and an Oakson man, 18, injured fatally after a car left Route 677 in Fairfax County.
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Associated Press
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Stafford
Gordon Jett
Brooke
Stafford County
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Fredericksburg
Jett
US. 1
Culpeper
Gilbert Naakes
Boston
Culpeper County
Fairfax
Alice S H. O'Leary
Vienna
Fairfax Hospital
Fairfax County
Wayne Brian Smith
Falls Church
O'Leary
Dillwyn
Melvin L. Banks
Atvonia
Buckingham County
King George—John Lewis i Sacra
Port Royal
Goby
King George County
Rt. 2
Oakson
Viet Nam War Deaths and Measures Report
Marine deaths after a 12 foot plunge and an explosion on a crowded truck at Bien Hoa airbase are reported along with wider war updates. Da Nang commandant announces new measures, Saigon condemns the river barge bombing, and North Viet Nam claims an American pilot. Ford calls for naval blockade and air offensive.
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Ewis Walt
U.S. Marine Corps
Viet Nam
da Nang Air Base
Taylor
North Viet Nam
Lawrence Guarioo
Thailand
U.S. Navy
Air Force
Navy
Hanoi
Washington
House
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
North
United States
South
Army Private Convicted Of Murder at Nottoway Va
Army Private Hugh Leroy Erwin Jr. was found guilty of first degree murder for the stabbing of 78 year old widow Lila Ward in Nottoway County. The jury sentenced him to 50 years in the state penitentiary. Judge D Carillion Mayes delayed sentencing to July to hear defense motions.
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Hugh Leroy Erwin Jr
Nottoway County
State Penitentiary
D. Carillion Mayes
Erwin
San Anselmo
Calif
Lila Ward
Ecwin
Camp Pickett
Mayes
George Cummins
Riots Threaten Algeria Summit Amid Club des Pins Blast
Algiers endures riots against Boumedienne as a blast at Club des Pins damages a conference venue. Officials say arrests were made and repairs completed. Delegates arrive unaware the summit is postponed and await decisions by the ambassadors committee on scheduling and invitations.
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Club Des Pins
Ahmed Ben Bella
Foreign Ministry
Soviet Union
Malaysia
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India
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Thailand
Japan
Ceylon
Mongolia
Al-giers
Crash Over California Plane Kill Marine Officers Empire State Victims
Authorities said engine failure may have caused the crash after takeoff as control tower lost contact with the plane. Pilot Capt William F Cordett Jr 27 and co pilot Capt Jacques S Senecal 31 were veterans with 3000 plus flight hours. In Paterson New Jersey Robert J Rhodes and Jessie James II were second cousins who grew up together and both served in the Marines. James had six siblings and Rhodes eight. James attended Central High School and joined the Marine Corps two years ago. Rhodes worked at a supermarket two years before enlisting last year. James mother Rosina James learned he was killed in Viet Nam. Rhodes father Clifford heard on radio that a plane carrying Marines to Okinawa crashed in Florida. He said he feared Bob was aboard.
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Jacques 5. Senecal
Paterson
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Jessie James Iit
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Jessie
Rosina James
Defense Department
Viet Nam
Robert
Clifford
Air Force
Okinawa
Fl Toro
Calif
Bob
Thad Tost
Dominican City Faces Killings Amid Revolt Tensions
Town residents report civilians seized and executed by junta troops and police as pro rebel sentiment grows since the revolt began two months ago. Police warned photographers to avoid images and one American television cameraman was expelled.
Gop meeting weighs Virginia surplus and sales tax fate
Republican figures pressed Gov. Albertis S. Harrison on a Virginia surplus by July, predicting over 100 million dollars while opposing Democratic penny pinching. The meeting also focused on campaign basics as GOP leaders touted a possible House majority, with Butler forecasting gains and Godwin steering the Democratic ticket amid sales tax talk.
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Albertis S. Harrison
Virginia
Holton
Harrison
National Republican
I. Lee Potter
Porter
Virginia General Assembly
M. Caldwell Butter
Roanoke
Nealton
Butler
Mills EK. Godwin
Nansemond
Worst Appears Over For Town In Flood Area
Nickerson Kansas residents breathed easier as the Arkansas River neared crest after a 10 day flood. Dikes held hope for Nickerson 1100 residents while nearby Hutchinson faced 10 foot river rise and Lindsborg expected crest 27 to 28 feet. Political remarks from D Dortch Warriner and Virginia figures followed flood coverage.
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Kan
Kansas
Arkansas
Bull Creek
H. M. Beineke
Hutchinson
Lindsborg
Westover Baptist Mission Organizing Service
Westover Baptist Mission announces church organization services and invites prayers for guidance and the progress of the work.
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Westover
Job Corps Aims to Reform Youth Poverty Struggle
Johnson’s Job Corps seeks to lift youths from poor environments through education and job training. As of last Sunday enrollment stood at 2,004 in conservation centers 3,664 in urban centers and 420 in two women’s centers. Officials note more than 60 percent quit in the first two weeks citing unmet expectations or miscommunication.
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Dhat Johnson
Strike Contempt Ruling Hikes Fines in Teamsters Walkout
Judge Leo Weinrott found 17 Teamsters leaders guilty of contempt for continuing a walkout around Philadelphia. He ordered a daily $1,500 fine for each and $35,000 for the union if the walkout lingered past Saturday, noting the union’s $100,000 treasury couldn’t bear such costs. International President James R. Hoffa had urged end to the action, but local leaders rejected his involvement, insisting the elected officers could settle grievances without Hoffa’s help.
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Hession
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Hoffa
Hessian
Jimmy Hoffa
Weapons in Viet Nam War clarified by officials and surveys
A Pentagon spokesman contradicted reports of Soviet missile bases in North Viet Nam and the State Department discounted ground-to-ground missile sites. The piece surveys U S and South Vietnamese arms, noting diverse aircraft from transports to tactical jets, and a wide range of small arms from M1 rifles to M16s, plus mortars and anti tank weapons.
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Harrisburg
Patriot
Newhouse National News Service
U.S
Pentagon
North Viet Nam
North
Viet Nam
State Department
South Viet Nam
Air Force
Navy
Marines
Army
Korea
Improved mine and grenade designs featured in display
Military exhibit showcases recently improved designs of mines grenades and grenade launchers alongside other ordnance. Officials say enhancements focus on reliability safety and ease of use for field deployment.
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