Derailment Probe Opens After Chicago CTA Crash
Chicago investigators launch probe into a deadly elevated rail crash near Indiana Avenue station. One man, William McQuinn Cullough, 49, died. 50 aboard injured, four hospitalized. Motorman Samuel Jones, 38, says train traveled about 10 mph. officials note possible prior damage or track obstruction.
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Cullough
George de Ment
CTA
Muel Jones
Dé Ment
Jones
Sheppard Would Have Shot Himself If Found Guilty
NY AP interview recounts Samuel Sheppard remarks after 1954 bludgeon death of Marilyn Sheppard. He says he would have fired a pistol in court or on the street rather than return to prison, and discusses plans and reactions after acquittal. He spoke on Tonight and WMCA radio amid renewed public focus.
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Robert Cawrse
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Phillip H. Mengert
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Johnny Carson
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Ohio
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Barry Gary
WMCA
Marilyn Sheppard
Africans Press Tough Rhodesia Sanctions Move
UNITED NATIONS N Y AP African pressure grew for a mandatory economic sanctions resolution on Rhodesia as Britain weighed a limited oil embargo versus a broader export ban An African group meeting with Foreign Secretary Brown suggested a tough council stance while Britain preferred enforceable actions and wary of angering South Africa over trade ties to Rhodesia.
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Judge frees milligan on torture confession ruling
A federal judge in Philadelphia dropped burglary charges against Calvin Milligan of Pittsburgh after ruling police tortured him to obtain a confession. Judge C William Kraft Jr called the actions barbaric injustice and noted Milligan admitted guilt only after his will was broken. Milligan had been convicted six years ago in Ford City and sentenced to 3 to 16 years, but remains under other burglary charges.
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Edgmont
Michigan
Herman Rodgers
Keaft
Syria Seizes IPC Assets and Oil Pipeline
Syria's socialist regime announced the seizure of all assets of the western owned Iraq Petroleum Company in Syria, including the Mediterranean oil pipeline. IPC officials may run the line under finance ministry overseen committees as Syria seeks $8.4 million in overdue transit royalties.
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T Weizure
Kennedy to push limits on draft law overhaul
AP dispatch from Chicago reports Sen. Kennedy plans to urge Congress next year to tighten and revise the Selective Service Act as the current draft law nears expiration on June 30. He favors a broader debate on a professional army with pay and education gains, while accepting a one-year extension if needed.
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Chicasa
Draft conference on fairness yields mixed support for voluntary army
In Birmingham Alabama Republicans and educators joined a national draft conference arranged by the University of Chicago. Moderated by Kennedy supporters, the panel found some consensus but also concerns about a voluntary force and new Selective Service legislation. Bull Connor suffered a serious stroke amid continued debate over draft fairness and reform ideas. The conference reflected broad interest from educators government officials and students as they weighed costs and ideologies in a four day gathering.
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Labor Officials Feuding Over AFL-CIO Dues Dispute
The AFL-CIO and UAW feud widens as unofficial sources say the 18 million member union has been late on dues since Sept. 15. UAW denies delinquency and vows to meet obligations, with possible suspension looming if Dec. 15 passes without payment. George Meany and Walter Reuther remain central figures in the dispute.
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