Democrats Troop To Polls In Virginia Primaries
Virginias Democratic slate seeks nomination for 44 seats in the General Assembly amid court ordered redistricting. Primary contests affect 11 Senate and 33 House seats, with many veterans bowing out. The scene hints at a significant shift in the 1972 assembly, despite GOP gains.
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Khrushchev dies at 77 in Moscow after heart attack
Nikita Khrushchev, former Soviet premier and Kremlin figure, died at about noon aged 77 after a heart attack. Burial set for Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow amid limited official mourning. He led from 1953 to 1964, sought reforms after Stalin, and faced rivals who sidelined him in 1964.
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Storm Fern Dies Slowly Over Texas
Ginger strengthens to a hurricane in the open Atlantic south of Bermuda while Edith weakens in the Gulf of Mexico. Nicaragua reports at least 23 killed at Thanks to God Cape as Ed hits, with the U S Air Force asked for helicopters to aid survivors. The region declares the cape a disaster.
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Auburn-Haired Ohio Girl Crowned Miss America 1972
Laurie Lea Schaefer of Besley Ohio won Miss America 1972 after winning Miss Ohio thrice. The 22 year old Ohio University graduate 5 foot 7 with 36 24 36 measurements won the swimsuit portion and cried as the crown was placed by Phyllis George. She plans graduate work in radio and television.
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Black Panther Leader Arrives at Attica Prison Uprising
Black Panther National Chairman William Quinn and Bobby Seale arrived at Attica State Prison to aid talks between officials and inmates holding 39 hostages. An injured guard died days after the riot began as supporters cheered outside. The scene unfolded at the grey stone fortress amid ongoing strife.
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Seale Arrives At Prison For Briefing Then Leaves
Huey P. Seale arrives at the prison on Saturday evening and leaves without entering the compound amid a riot atmosphere. He returns an hour later for a mediation briefing as state officials and other mediators gather. A Panther statement from a group signed by the central committee claims guards are hostages under arrest by the 1,280 prisoners addressing alleged harassment and brutality.
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Nixon Eyes Mid-October Reveal for Phase II Wage Rules
President Nixon set a mid-October target to disclose the wage price stabilization plan following the current freeze due to expire November 13. Treasury Secretary Connally said Nixon asked for questions and detailed Phase II recommendations by September, with further consultation before final decisions. He noted strong support for the freeze across segments and declined to discuss specific restraints on profits dividends or interest rates.
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Tide Of War Recedes Amid Deadly Floods In Vietnam
In South Vietnam activity waned while North Vietnam faced devastating floods described as the worst in the country’s history. U S bombing continued below the DMZ with 25 strikes by Thailand-based aircraft. North Vietnamese forces reportedly pulled back into Laos and the north, with minor clashes near Firehase and Camp Carroll. Hanoi urged relief and reconstruction efforts and appealed for workers to restore power plants and factories. President Nixon’s freeze on interest rates is noted, with calls for cooperation to rebuild and stabilize the economy amid ongoing conflict.
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College football scores snapshot from the day
Navy over Virginia 10 to 6, North Carolina over Richmond 28 to 23, NC State 21 over Wake Forest 27, Duke 12 over Florida 6, Se. Carolina 24 over Ga Tech 7, Newberry 27 over E&H 7, Villanova 28 over Maryland 13, Grambling 31 over Morgan St 1, W Virginia 45 over Boston Col 14, Minnesota 28 over Indiana, Michigan State 10, Stanford 19 over Missouri 0, Michigan 21 over Northwestern, Utah State 10, Kansas St 7, Elon 7 over Wofford 6, W&M 35 over Citadel 28.
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Soviet Moon Probe Crashes On Lunar Surface
The Soviet probe Luna 18 crash lands in Sea of Fertility described by Tass as unlucky. Radio contact was lost after nine days in space during automated navigation tests. The mission marks the third space failure in a row for the USSR.
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Actress Pier Angeli Dead in Suspected Drug Overdose
Beverly Hills California AP preliminary tests indicate actress Pier Angeli 39 died likely from a drug overdose with barbiturate identified as a possible cause. Coroner Dr Thomas Nopuchi said additional tests are pending to determine involvement of other drugs and whether death was accidental. Angeli, former wife of Vic Damone and sister of Marisa Pavan, was found dead Friday morning by a roommate and drama coach Selena Sorrell.
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VA Moratorium Halts Start of Drug-Treatment Centers
In a surprise move the Veterans Administration ordered a moratorium on starting new drug-treatment centers and directed units to halt hiring until further notice. The VA will focus on hospital treatment and GI drug addicts while reevaluating the overall program amid a national anti drug campaign led by President Nixon.
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Weather summary for Virginia and North Carolina
Sunday mostly rain and thundershowers in western Virginia west portion high in upper 70s to low 80s with night showers. central Virginia cast portion 70s. Monday partly cloudy highs in 70s to 80s. North Carolina variable clouds with scattered showers mainly coast and inland evenings, highs in 80s, mountains lows around mid 40s. Downtown weather log shows 24 hour rain total 1.86 inches and winds light to calm.
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