Kennedy enjoys Cape Cod while Democratic delegates debate
Sen Edward Kennedy, at 41, calls Miami convention wrangling a sideshow and relaxes at his Cape Cod home. He dismisses a possible vice presidential bid, says he will act only if asked by nominees, and plans to support McGovern if urged, while supervising a family picnic for local caddies.
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Wallace Signals Demo Loyalty Amid Convention Talks
Gov. George Wallace said he may stay with the Democratic Party and won’t rule out a third party, urging active support to beat Nixon in November. He spoke at the Democratic National Convention and disclosed plans to seek independence in mobility with rehabilitation after the event.
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George Traugh
University of Alabama Medical Center
Birmingham
Spain Rehabilitation Center
Investigators Probe Fire Aboard Forrestal at Norfolk Yard
Investigators examine quarters damaged by an early Monday fire aboard the attack carrier Forrestal at Norfolk Navy Yard. The blaze burned eight hours in the flag officers area but did not halt air operations. repairs may allow a Monday Mediterranean departure. The burned section housed the captain and fleet admiral, with Rear Adm. Joseph Moorer slated to assume command.
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Suit Seeks 2.5 Million Over Nashville Hijacking
A Nashville suit filed in U.S. District Court seeks 2.5 million dollars in damages over an October hijacking. Plaintiffs include Mrs. Brent Downs and the Lakichs with Big Brother Aircraft Inc. named for damages to the plane. The action alleges federal agents in Jacksonville acted negligently by firing on the hijacked eight passenger aircraft after warnings from pilot Downs.
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Allies Press Vietnamese Forces In Quang Tri Fight
About 4900 South Vietnamese marines and paratroopers attacked Quang Tri City from three sides, entering the southern edge and launching a behind lines assault. Airlifted troops moved into the southwest corner amid heavy Communist resistance as U.S. Navy helicopters supported the operation. Instituted after government paratroopers regrouped outside the city, the advance marked the first entry by government troops since May 1, with combined air and ground strikes including B 52 bombing in the wider province.
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UPI
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Demilitarized Done
Daytime Darkness Eclipse Stirs Scientists and Farmers Alike
A total solar eclipse drew a mixed response as cloud cover spoiled many experiments on Prince Edward Island. Dr. Donald Merael lamented the clouds spoiled sensitive data while cows on Mrs. Greening’s Swastika Ontario farm remained unfazed. Temperature cooled slightly and birds quieted as darkness moved from Sakhalin to North America.
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Knoxville landfill site eyed to ease city waste
The Ki approved a landfill site outside Knoxville to tackle garbage problems. The 60 acre site, proposed by Mayor Kyle Testerman, would serve Knox County if its hauling contract ends with Monroe County and includes 70 acres for expansion. Estimated disposal coverage spans two to four years.
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Cable blows sparks Memphis outage at downtown district
A 28,000-volt underground electric cable exploded underground in Memphis causing a loud blast and lifting three manhole covers. No injuries were reported as the fire burned in insulation and the downtown area lost power briefly, with most service restored quickly via alternate cables.
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Judge Orders Bench Trial In Black Panther Death Case
Cook County judge Mhilly Romiti will hear the case of Edward Hanrahan and 11 co defendants without a jury. The defendants, charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice in the aftermath of the 1969 raid in which two Black Panther leaders were killed, chose bench trial after waiving jury rights. The court limited new evidence in the amended indictment and arranged for Romiti to inspect the raid apartment, which was boarded up when parties arrived.
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Edward Hanrahan
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Rent-Free Housing For Flood Victims In Virginia
UPI reports Virginia will open the first rent-free temporary trailer homes Saturday for Tropical Storm Agnes victims. Five units will house families, with more ready within a week. Trailers on city sites leased from Hercules Co and prepared by the U S Army Corps of Engineers, bought by HUD, allow rent-free living up to one year amid 490 damaged Jackson River area homes and about 4 million dollars in damage.
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Vatican Fails In Try To Exchange POWs
UPI report states Secretary of State William P. Rogers said the Vatican attempted to arrange a prisoner exchange in Vietnam but has failed. He met Pope Paul VI for an hour and asked for intervention to improve U.S. POW conditions. Rogers also conferred with Malian leaders.
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UPI
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