Riots erupt in Kaunas as self-immolation sparks unrest
In Kaunas, Lithuania, thousands clashed with police and Soviet soldiers after a young Roman Catholic burned himself publicly for political reasons. Across the globe, Jewish emigration appeals to President Nixon surfaced, while bomb threats and violence hit Belfast Dublin and Londonderry. A Soviet leadership demotion and an Angola Airlines crash near Lobito added to a day filled with political and calamity news.
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Wallace in Maryland hospital as bullet wounds update
George Wallace remains under care at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring as doctors report no infection and a temperature under 100. The Democratic presidential hopeful continues to improve by taking fluids while paralysis in his legs persists. surgery to assess spinal damage has not been scheduled. Arthur Bremer, 21, is jailed in Towson on multiple charges with a $200,000 bond.
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Record remains unbroken at Calaveras Jumping Frog Jubilee
The 1972 Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee ended in Angels Camp with Turly Locs winning the finals by leaping 17 feet 11 3 4 inches. Locs was trained by Denny Maiasei of Mountain View, and Ripple’s 1966 record of 19 feet 3 1 8 inches still stands. Finalists included Big Mike II and Jump in Joe, but none placed for prize money. A foreign challenger was Big Poncho from Caracas, Venezuela, with judges receiving overseas analysis from Finland and Mexico. In other notes, Justice William A. Douglas urged neo-phyte lawyers to pursue a burning cause alongside practice. Cathleen Douglas, his 28-year-old wife, is among American University Law School graduates. Actress Susan Hampshire has miscarried her expected baby, per her agent.
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Prison break rocks Orleans Parish Prison in floodlit escape
Eleven inmates escaped through floodlit areas and climbed ropes before entering a judge’s chamber in New Orleans. Twelve remained in custody as guards faced potential dismissal. Authorities learned of the breakout only hours later when federal agents tracked one escapee on a drug charge. The incident happened in view of two guard towers.
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Miss Hawaii Tanya Wilson crowned Miss USA in Puerto Rico
Tanya Wilson of Hawaii began her reign as Miss USA in Dorado Puerto Rico after winning the crown Saturday night despite two bomb blasts that damaged the pageant headquarters hotel and cars. The 21 year old physical education major at the University of Hawaii said she may be unable to return home for several weeks to pick up an engagement ring and finish college exams.
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Minister cancels water walk after shooting near Jackson
Rev. W. Jenkins planned to walk on Ross Barnett Reservoir Sunday near Jackson Mississippi but canceled after claiming two youths fired at his van. He reported a flesh wound to his right leg and was treated and released at University Hospital.
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Resignation of New York deputy police commissioner named
Robert Daley has resigned as deputy police commissioner for public affairs. The 41 year old author and former newspaperman was appointed last June 14 to the $30,000 year post. his resignation is effective at the end of the tenth.
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