Virginia Officials Endorse Guard Patriotism Drive
Virginia Maj. Gen. Paul Booth urged Air and Army National Guardsmen to join nationwide acts of patriotism from November 11 through 16 to back Vietnam policy. He called on patriotic groups to encourage members and families to participate in flying flags, daytime headlights, and porch lights. National Guard Bureau Chief Maj. Gen. Winston Wilson said counter demonstrations show resolve to pursue a prudent Vietnam course.
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Vietnam War Draws Heavy Fighting Near Cambodian Border
U S and South Vietnamese forces report intensified combat along the Cambodian border with more than 40 towns and bases shelled overnight. The U Minh Forest battle yields 27 government dead and 98 wounded, while North Vietnamese losses top 500 across three operations. U S casualty toll last week stands near a three year low at 83 killed and 724 wounded.
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Woman urges lighted signs in antiwar week protest
Mrs Crane, 5 foot 2, organized a letter printing campaign urging Americans to light porch and car lights during November 10 through 17 and wear signs reading I love America. She supported Nixon and favors exiting the war honorably, while opposing active factional stance. So far, no adverse reactions reported.
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Consumer advocates clash over new protection bills
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader attacked two proposed measures, arguing the first would create a consumer protection division inside the Justice Department and monitor agencies it would oversee. He warned the second act would empower private standards groups, risking weakened public health and safety standards.
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Wood of Sears and Army Links to Growth of Retail
An obituary outlines Wood’s Army service in Panama during World War I and his rise from quartermaster general in the JUS to Sears Roebuck president and chairman. He steered the $200 million mail order operation toward retail stores, opening the first Sears store in 1925 and expanding nationally and into Latin America. Sears now exceeds 800 outlets and $7 billion in sales. Survived by widow Mary Butler Hardwick of Augusta, Ga., a son, and four daughters. Funeral services set for Saturday.
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Rescue of seven yachtsmen after foundering near Bermuda
The 41 foot sloop Keo and the Whisper sent SOSs as heavy seas crippled them. An American tanker Thomas SM rescued seven crew aboard that craft, with two slightly injured. Sailors Wesl, Peter Hawkes, and Dennis McDonald were swept overboard but saved by life lines and crew. They sailed from Bermuda to Marion, Massachusetts, four days out when a giant wave swamped the deck.
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Soviet Leaders Attack Nixon Viet Policy in Kremlin Speech
Soviet Deputy Premier Nikolai Podgorny and Kirill Mazurov blasted U.S. Vietnam policy in a Kremlin address on the eve of the anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution. They urged American troop withdrawal and noninterference, hailed Ho Chi Minh, and signaled readiness to pursue Helsinki talks on strategic weapons despite doubts about U.S. attitude. The remarks mark a toughened Soviet stance as relations with the United States deteriorate over Vietnam and China.
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Delayed inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne death postponed again
Edgartown Mass AP says Judge James Boyle will not set a date for the long delayed inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne death until Pennsylvania autopsy exhumation decision is made. Clerk Teller reported the closed door meeting with 12 lawyers including DA Edmund Digis. Kennedy aide and supporters awaited a ruling on exhumation from Judge Bernard Brominski as the case unfolds.
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Kevechne
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Chappaquiddick Island
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Common Pleas
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Kennedy
State Supreme Court
Apollo 12 countdown adjusted with extended holds
NASA said the Apollo 12 countdown shifted to begin Friday and include a 41 hour hold at 2 a.m. Saturday. Astronauts Conrad Gordon and Pean would rest during the hold. Navy Cmdr Gordon rehearsed reentry while his crewmates train for lunar orbit duties in the command ship trainer.
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Pete’ Conrad Jr
Richard F. Gordon Jr
Alan T. Pean
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Protesters accuse Justice Department of smear campaign
The Rev. Richard Fernandez of Clergymen and Laymen Concerned About Vietnam objects to Kleindienst statements about Wisconsin and Massachusetts delegations. Ron Young of Nyack says Philip J. Hirschkop will meet Dean on Friday to discuss an alternate route. The group may march without a permit.
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Nixon Ho Letters Released By Hanoi On War Talks
North Vietnam announced the Nixon Ho letters would be broadcast to inform public opinion about the Vietnam issue and criticized the Nixon administration for refusing to end the war. A Hanoi spokesman said a first private meeting occurred in March under a U S initiative with Lodge proposing secrecy. Thuy reportedly accepted secrecy while indicating no objection to public knowledge later.
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Egypt steps up fight along Suez as Israel strikes back
BEIRUT AP dispatch says Egypt under Gamal Abdel Nasser declared a stepped up battle along the Suez Canal and Jordanian and other fronts, declaring political efforts to settle the Middle East conflict had failed. Israel answered with air raids, and Cairo said war is the only option to reopen the waterway.
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Resolution on Vietnam Withdrawals Faces House Vote
The House considers a bipartisan resolution urging withdrawal of remaining U S ground combat forces in Vietnam at the earliest practicable date. Amendments to specify hearings and oppose escalation were defeated in a tight 15-12 vote. leaders plan to bring it to the floor soon, with no Senate action required.
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Defense aid debate looms over U S weapons limits
Congress sparred over amendments to restrict U S aid for Japan and Thailand to supplies and training while funds for major defense contracts faced audits. Senators argued about Navy shipbuilding, CBW restrictions, and unbudgeted authority, with support wavering on the bill's overall package.
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Holton to Meet Godwin on Wednesday for Cooperation
Holton plans a 9:30 meeting with Godwin arranged by Ritchie via Carter Lewance to discuss post election cooperation. Godwin invites office help and will provide secretarial support as Holton awaits titles and a vacation plan. Holton dined with President Nixon and von Cahill at the White House as transition talks continue.
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Games Is Gasper Getter of the Year
Cosmopolitan Magazine calls GAMES an exercise in the macabre a sheer thriller that challenges PSYCHO. Riverside today.
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