Shaw Cleared in Unanimous JFK Conspiracy Verdict
A 12 member jury in New Orleans acquitted Clay L. Shaw, 55, on charges of conspiring to assassinate President John F. Kennedy. The verdict, delivered at 1:02 a.m. after a 34 day trial, followed a packed courtroom and a tense defense of Shaw against claims tied to the Warren Commission.
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Bloodless Upset In Damascus
Damascus Syria AP Defense Minister Hafez Assad appears to lead a bloodless power struggle with President Nouredin Atass and Gen Salah Jadid reportedly sidelined. No official word on arrests or whereabouts, Damascus Radio silent, city quiet after Moslem feast. Troops guard key sites as speculation swirls about internal party power dynamics and Assad’s rise within the Baath party. Weather: cloudy with light snow flurries today and tonight. highs near 37, lows in upper 20s. Sunday mostly cloudy with snow flurries ending. Monday outlook variable clouds and cool.
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Nixon and De Gaulle Hold Versailles Talks In Cordial Session
In Versailles at the Trianon Palace Nixon and De Gaulle met for 93 minutes with only interpreters present. A second 25 minute session added Premier Couve de Murville. later six advisers joined as talks continued over luncheon and garden strolls. Nixon planned to meet Ky in Paris before heading to Rome.
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Saigon Plans Local Elections Amid Seventh Day Offense
Saigon government proceeds with Sunday local elections in 3 500 hamlets as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese rocket and mortar attacks hit over 50 towns and bases in South Vietnam. U S forces report heavy fighting near the DMZ with Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops and bases under nightly assault.
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Peru Revolt Split Deepens Strain With United States
Lima reports a cabinet rift as Finance Minister Angel Valdivia resigns amid a Peruvian revolutionary government. Development Minister Maldonado possibly exits, signaling further turmoil. Washington warns of cutting aid over IPC expropriation and a separate damages claim for a February torpedo incident. The cabinet meets Tuesday to address Valdivia’s departure and the state’s stance.
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Apollo 9 Crew Cleared to Proceed With Launch Prep
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP Dodons said the Apollo 9 astronauts are much improved after a cold and given go ahead for a Monday launch. Col David R Scott is clear, Col James A McDivitt and civilian Russell Schweickart much better. They’re off medication and resting well after a good night’s sleep.
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Miners End Week-Long Walkout in Western Pennsylvania
A week-long walkout by 4400 coal miners in western Pennsylvania including 400 at Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Co near the Keystone Generating Station south of Sheloca reportedly ends. UMWA District UM members voted Friday to return to the pits over seniority, halting operations across 15 counties with no incidents reported. Rand Poin Indiana said no official notice yet on restart plans as union comment was unavailable.
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Israeli Raid Over Jordan Reported By Witnesses
Two Israeli planes crossed the Jordan River to strike suspected guerrilla positions inside Jordan. Smoke and flames were seen after the mission. No Israeli casualties were reported. The attack followed an ambush on an Israeli military vehicle near Tirat Zvi in the Beisan valley. Jordanian officials said no casualties but some plantation damage near Sheikh Hussein Bridge.
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East German Autobahn Blockade Amid Berlin Stand-Off
East German soldiers blocked the Helmstedt crossroad for two hours in a bid to pressure West Berlin during a stand event. The Western Big Three United States Britain and France reaffirmed commitment to free access and denied Soviet charges of West German military activity. Chancellor Kiesinger told Brandt to keep Nixon informed as West Berlin braces for possible tense days ahead.
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Eisenhower still very weak from pneumonia and heart strain
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 78, remained very weak after pneumonia worsened his recovery from recent surgery and heart attacks. At Walter Reed, doctors said his cardiovascular status is stable, the pneumonia is not advancing, and the tube supplying oxygen will be removed as he takes liquids by mouth and receives IV food and medicines. Mamie Eisenhower is near the bedside in a adjacent suite as he lies in the third floor presidential suite with fluid buildup in the lung base and oxygen via a nasal tube.
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Death notices and obituaries on page two
Obituaries list deaths including Nola Maine Frye 71 of Dayton Koontz A. I. L. 78 of New Alexandria and Annie Mise Lightcap 93 of Home Pizer Sumnwl Garland 78 of Tomer City and Durcel Whalover 04 of Westover with a mention of a Go Go girls tonight appearance by Richard.
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