Sniper in Tower Ends Own Life at Carlsbad High
A former mental patient named Hearn, holed up in Carlsbad Mid High School tower, shot and killed himself after a 14 minute standoff. Police used tear gas as the crisis unfolded, with witnesses and students evacuated from the junior building.
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Hearn
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Second Moor
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Jeanette
Stell
Merl Anderson
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Explosions Sink Oil Tanker in East Pakistan
Explosions shattered a tanker near Chittagong Port on the Bay of Bengal in East Pakistan. A fire followed the blast, with several people hurt as authorities worked to control the flames and rescue overboard crew members.
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Weather Outlook With Warm Trend Suggests Mild Weekend
Fragments describe a milder trend with highs in the mid to upper 60s and nights in the mid 40s. Winds shift from northwest to the northeast, with temperatures dipping to mid 40s in some areas. Expect a gradual warmup into Friday and a comfortable end of week.
War casualty report shows two US deaths last week
U S and allied commands said only two Americans were killed in Vietnam last week, the lowest weekly total since March 23, with four more combat deaths on Saturday not counted due to reporting delays. Wounded in action fell by 21 to 63. 19 died from accidents or illness. South Vietnamese and enemy losses were also lower.
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A City Income Tax May Not Be So Far Off
City officials in Arkansas discuss the potential for a local income tax to fund urban services. Camden and Little Rock consider or weigh the measure amid state rules and home rule powers, while Fayetteville delays action awaiting public support and proof of demand. An income tax would be based on residents’ earnings with nonresident considerations and a proposed progressive structure tied to the state tax. A separate note from Kentucky reports Mike Carroll and Sam Dibble drawing lots to decide a council seat after a tied election.
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Maragel
Howe
Herbert
Fleming
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Sam Dibble
Surgeons in Malpractice Suit Testify in Arkansas Case
In Little Rock a malpractice suit against Dr. Henry Hollenberg and Dr. Robert Jones alleges failure to diagnose breast cancer timely after Conway woman Elizabeth Donovan showed a lump in early 1966. Plaintiffs claim delays from January examinations through February 1966 led to cancer and death at age 42.
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IAP
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Hollenberg
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Elizabeth Ann Donovan
Romanian Reds Tighten Their Control
President Ceaușescu announced Cabinet reshuffles amid accusations of abuse of power as the Romanian regime tightens ideological controls. Averpres cited dismissals and a program described as a return to Stalinism, while Ceaușescu warned against liberalizing reforms and insisted there would be no return to the past. The move drew concern from writers boycotting literary magazines since cultural controls began.
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Tratar Spas
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Leval
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Ceausescu
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Romania
Missing Guarding Dog Prompts Local Search
A dog guarding a local area was reported missing on Thursday November 4 1974 triggering a community search. Authorities and residents coordinated efforts to locate the animal and ensure safety while details remain limited.
Jobless Rate Dips Some in Arkansas
The September unemployment rate in Arkansas fell to 3.4 percent as fewer entrants joined the labor force. Total unemployment declined by 2,700 to 33,500 while 149,000 factory workers earned an average 2.66 per hour for a 40.2 hour week, a one cent rise.
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Arkansas
ESD
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