Trial Opens For Fletcher In Prison Strap Beating Case
Grand jury indicts Stetast Fletcher and 14 others in a 1960s prison brutality probe. Testimony shows Fletcher used a five foot leather strap on former inmate Ivens, injuring back and legs, as witnesses describe. Former Tucker warden Bruton and ex inmate Lasley corroborate events amid federal scrutiny.
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Crane Wins Illinois GOP Nomination in 13th District
Conservative Philip Crane, 38, a writer and former history professor, won the Republican primary in Illinois 13th District with 17,805 votes to 15,776 for Samuel Young amid Vietnam war policy debate. He will face Democrat Edward Warman in November for the seat vacated by Donald Rumsfeld.
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Arkansas Cotton Crop Forecast For 1969
The Agriculture Department estimates Arkansas will harvest 1,125,000 bales of cotton in 1969 with a yield of 519 pounds per acre. The statewide forecast stands at 10,528,000 bales, down from 11,088,000 projected in September and 10,948,000 last year. The national yield is put at 450 pounds per acre, below September and the 516 pounds harvested in 1968, based on field conditions as of October 1.
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Plane crash near Tinker Air Force Base kills copilot
An F100 fighter plane from the Kansas Air National Guard attempted an emergency landing and crashed in a residential area near Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. The copilot, 2nd Lt. James Nelms of Wichita, died. the pilot Capt. James L. Kirkhoff parachuted clear. Two homes were destroyed and three damaged with no civilian injuries reported. The crash occurred about half a mile north of the base runway, four blocks from a previous F100 disaster.
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Fall Weather Enjoyed Over State
Arkansas will have mild days and cool crisp nights this week as a large high pressure system dominates the region. No rain is expected for the next two to three days and fire danger remains high in western Arkansas. Highs ranged 83 to 73 with lows from 42 to 50 across several cities and no precipitation in the past 24 hours.
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Weather Station Report and Arkansas Forecast
Weather station report for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Wednesday notes high 83 and low 44. Arkansas forecast: temperatures Thursday through Monday 2 to 6 degrees below normal, mild until late this week, normal highs 75 to 80, lows 50 to 55, rainfall near half an inch in scattered showers later this week.
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Trapped Sub Freed After Surface Rescue Near San Diego
The research submarine Deep Quest was raised after 12 hours trapped 432 feet deep by a torn plastic rope tangled around a propeller. Nekton, a two man sub, cut the rope and freed the craft in 70 minutes five miles off San Diego. Crew reported in excellent spirits as Navy and Coast Guard aided the operation.
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Montreal violence erupts as taxi drivers clash with police
In Montreal a protest over exclusive airport taxi licenses escalated into street battles. Hundreds of youths smashed windows and looted along St Catherine and Peel streets while police and 120 soldiers from the Royal 22nd Regiment were deployed. One Quebec police officer died and several were wounded as gunfire and fires spread through the city.
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Teacher Sues Wins Raise Promised in Arkansas Case
Harrison ruling declares Act 259 of 1967 guarantees a $500 annual salary increase for every schoolteacher in the state. The decision stems from Ralph McKay’s suit against the Omaha School District, covering the 1966-67 and 1967-68 terms. In separate matter, Chicago police receipts and gun disposition issues feature prominently in testimony about weapons seized for Army training or destruction. Turner admits signing receipts, claims guns were to be destroyed or used for official purposes. he also reveals amended tax returns showing $6,800 from gun sales.
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Calm Returns to Las Vegas After 3 Nights
Widespread unrest in Las Vegas calm ends after three nights of clashes. Police report over 50 injured and nearly 200 arrests. looting attempts and rock throwing cited. A 71 year old salesman died in a separate incident. curfew remains in effect as officers reduced from 200 to under 100.
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Abs Bot Trio to Play at First United Pentecostal Church
A special service is planned for Thursday October 9 at 7 39 p m at the First United Pentecostal Church featuring the Abs Bot Trio from Mexico. Pastor Rev Mr Lane invites the public. Kennedy warned unemployment could rise if the Vietnam-era pressures worsen and urged surtax extension and repeal of the investment tax credit to curb inflation. Budget Director Robert Mayo testified that manpower programs could accelerate if unemployment surges and noted no emergency plan exists. Dr Geoffrey H Moore warned the general price level will likely rise further and a recession is not needed for CPI growth.
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Obituary: Stanford Rothschild Former Sun Life President dies
Baltimore obituaries report Stanford Z. Rothschild died Monday at age 75. He served as president of Sun Life of America Insurance Co from 1938 to 1966 after starting as an actuary with the firm in 1916.
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