Birds of peace grace Paul VI with Boehm swans
Lifesize white porcelain swans created by Edward Marshall Boehm were presented to Pope Paul VI on Wednesday by the artist’s widow. Known as the birds of peace, the gift marks a ceremonial tribute to the pontiff. Tammy Wynette plans to marry again on July 18 to John Tomlin, her fourth marriage and his first. Wynette has four daughters from previous marriages. In Honesdale, Pennsylvania, a man’s body was found at a Penn Power transformer substation after an apparent death by electrocution. coroners say the victim climbed the fence and was not found for about 12 hours.
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Citizen sues Hays to prod U S to act
Washington attorney filed suit under the false claims statute accusing Rep Wayne Hays and Elizabeth Ray of fabricating pay to keep Miss Ray on the government payroll. The action aims to force Justice Department to decide on taking over the case within 60 days. Hays’s doctor says his health is improving after a sleep aid overdose and weight loss.
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Local officials report congressman overdose and resignation talk
The Rev The Township Building in Hays was taken to an Ohio hospital after overdosing on sleeping pills. Officials cannot estimate discharge, and whether the act was intentional or accidental remains unclear. Utah congressman Allan Howe faced arrest for alleged solicitation and weighs whether to run again or resign. Church leader President Kimball urged consideration of resignation. A separate note covers Patricia Edwards defending Representative Vanik amid a prostitution conviction reveal.
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Dohio
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Los Angeles
Buffalo
N.Y
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Wayne Hays
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Cleveland-area
Marine recruit beaten by drill instructor in fatal court martial
Testimony at the general court martial of Sgt Harold Bronson alleges he led a discipline unit called the motivation platoon in forcing Marine recruit Lyan McClure to fight bigger peers with padded sticks. McClure, 20, from Texas, died after hours of bouts and convulsions.
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St. Louis
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Rogers
Mission Hills
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Rioting and deaths mark Soweto unrest in South Africa
Riots in Soweto enter a second day with 26 dead, 220 injured, and 126 arrested as police, army, and air force units confront demonstrators. Whites clash with protesters, shops and hospitals suffer damage, stock market declines reflect broader tension nationwide. Police report 21 buildings burned across about 21 square miles.
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South Africa
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Soweto
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Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Baragannath Hospital
James T. Kruger
Gasoline Blast Kills Two Injures Twenty Six In LA
In West Los Angeles a ruptured Standard Oil pipeline spilled thousands of gallons of gasoline. Fire engulfed a busy district, killing two and injuring 26, eight critically, as crews fought flames and investigators probe why ignition occurred. A second, separate pool chemical fire in Van Nuys forced evacuations and caused airport closures.
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van Nuys Fire For Nine Hours Spifba
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Delaware and New Castle Counties Weather Outlook
Partly sunny this afternoon and fair tonight with highs in the low to mid 60s. Friday brings more sun and a chance of showers with warm conditions, highs in the mid 80s to around 90, overnight lows in the mid 60s to low 70s. Air quality satisfactory with ozone the top pollutant in Wilmington.
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