Viet Cong Repulsed In Delta Battle Near Saigon
Viet Cong forces attacked Can Tho and Ca Mau but were driven from Can Tho after a day of fighting. Government reports list 13 civilian deaths and 195 rebels killed. Allied air strikes continued as shelling hit multiple provincial capitals and military bases.
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Newton Gang Rides Again In Texas Burglary Case
Willie Newton and Robert C. Talley, both jailed after a Rowena First National Bank burglary, deny money was taken. Newton, 76, claims the infamous gang staged the greatest train robbery in U.S. history and is linked to the Rondout Illinois mail train robbery of June 12, 1924. A habeas corpus hearing is set for 2 p.m. today.
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Newton
United States
Robert C. Talley
First National Bank
Rowena
Disorders In Omaha After Wallace Visit
Violent disturbances followed George Wallace rally in Omaha Neb with one teen killed and about a dozen injured. Looting damaged five stores as Horace Mann Junior High and Omaha Technical High faced disruption and a tense crowd despite police presence.
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Wallace
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George Allace
Ernie Chambers
Chambers
Wallace Definite Spoiler Delivers Mixed Punch in 1964 Race
The Christian Science Monitor says Wallace is moving toward aiding Johnson or throwing the race to the House. A state by state tally shows Wallace damages the GOP in 28 states worth 268 electoral votes, up from 14 states and 173 votes in September. He cuts into Democrats in five states, hurts both parties in seven, and strengthens his spoiler role nationwide.
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Christian Science Monitor
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LBJ Seeks Drug Price Clampdown and Birth Control Access
President Johnson called for controls on drug prices to reduce infant mortality and expand birth control devices and drugs for three million American women. The proposal would cost about 15.6 billion dollars, up 1.6 billion from the current year, with authority sought to limit government payments under Medicare Medicaid and welfare programs.
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Robert A. Hunt
Associated Press
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Presti Johnson
Congress
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City Hall Bid Deliberations Tied to March 26 Referendum
Bids for a new city hall were set to open, but the low bidder likely waits weeks as Mayor Gilmer Blackburn says the contract hinges on the March 26 vote to abandon the commission form for mayor council government. The project costs about 2.5 million and will rise behind the revenue building on Ferry Street.
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Second St
U S Eyes Apology in Pueblo Seizure Crisis
U S officials weigh whether admitting guilt and apologizing to North Korea could win release of the Pueblo and its 82 crewmen after the North seized the ship amid disputed territorial intrusions. The letter from crew members pressed for a formal admission and apology as Panmunjom talks push toward a settlement.
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John M. Hightower
Washington (Ap
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United States
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Panmunjom Korea
Washington
Grocer Brumsback Won Case On Blue Law Charges
Morgan County Judge C Bennett McRae dismissed two Blue Law warrants against H J Brumsback owner of Red s IGA Foodliner after prosecutor Lewis West moved to drop them. West cited withdrawal of complaints by Dwight Roper and aims to keep large chains closed in shopping centers.
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Red) Brumsback
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IGA
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Lewis West
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Dwight Roper
Somerville
Roper
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Kwik Chek
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A&p
Decatur
Unique Triple Court Session
A trio of circuit judges began hearing civil cases in Morgan and Lawrence counties. Judges Newton B. Powell James N Bloodworth and Reneau P Almon formed a triple court to tackle 95 civil suits across the courthouse and Federal Building. The panel planned these sessions for the weeks starting now and March 18 to reduce a heavy docket.
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Dave Whittaker
Morgan County
Newton B. Powell
James N. Bloodworth
Lawrence County
Reneau P. Almon
Federal Building
Bloodworth
Jos Powel
Humphrey rules out anti riot measure in civil rights debate
In Washington Vice President Humphrey ruled out an anti riot amendment to the civil rights bill. In Alabama the Education Associate urged removing sales tax exemptions to fund schools. Aide reports Gov Wallace's condition largely unchanged. Nixon pledged a Republican victory in Vietnam and peace. Petitions to place a former governor on ballots in four states. Selma reports heavy Democratic primary turnout with seven Negro candidates for municipal office.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
Selma
Ala
Markets At A Glance Stocks Fall Mixed Grain Declines Reported
New York AP markets show stocks lower with varied activity. Cotton drops as wheat rises in Chicago while corn and oats trade mixed with late liquidation. Soybeans slide. hogs steady to strong then weak. slaughter steers hold steady with receipts around 800 and top at 29.50.
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Slaughter
Austin High to Host Blood Drive Thursday
Austin High students organize a city wide blood drive with the Red Cross Bloodmobile visiting Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. They target 1 000 pints, aiming to top Athens High School record. Civic clubs urged to pledge donations as community support grows.
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Austin
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Abin Furniture Service Ad on Second Ave
Abin Furniture on Second Ave lists Frigidaire service with contact 353-2370 for appliance repair and parts.
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Abin Furniture
Second Ave
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