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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1971

Page

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Two Americans Die In DMZ Battle Near Cam Lo

In the DMZ area two American soldiers were killed and four wounded in a clash two miles south of the DMZ and six miles north of Cam Lo. U.S. command said a unit of the 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized) was attacked with rocket grenade and rifle fire. South Vietnamese troops reported higher losses on the Communist side, while Cambodian theatre actions near Phnom Penh and Kampong Trabek were described as part of a broader operation named Cuu Leng.

Saigon U.S Demilitarized Zone Dmz Frigada Sth Cam Lo Rte Gude Gulf of Thai Oppointe Phnom Penh Highway 1 Kampong Trabek Cambodia Prey Veng

Sealed Warrants In Corona Case Sealed In Corona Case

YUBA CITY Calif UP Two search warrants related to mass murder suspect Juan V Corona were sealed by Judge J J Hawkins to protect the defendant s right to a fair trial The case involves the killings of ten victims with bodies found on farmland near the Feather River and a prior search warrant release that alarmed authorities The DA offered no opposition to sealing while deputies investigated related cases and aerial photo evidence is being reviewed Corona 37 remains jailed with a preliminary hearing set for June 16

Yuba City Calif Juan V. Corona Publc J. J. Hawkins Corona Feather River Hawkins Yuba Hankinns G. Dave Teja Roy Whiteaker Stockton Tehema County Corning Yuba County Marysville Roy van den Heuvel

Mitchell Says $400 Million Funnelled Into Mafia

Attorney General John N. Mitchell told congressional hearings that upwards of $400 million in securities were stolen in 1969 and 1970, highlighting a growing problem tied to heavier trading, more brokerage staff, and mob awareness of low risks and high rewards in stolen securities. He cited a June 1968 $21 million mall pouch theft at Kennedy Airport and noted many thefts go unreported, as the hearings launch an extended probe into organized crime activity beyond stock and bond thefts.

Washington UPI John N. Mitchell Congressional United States Mitchell Justice Department Jook Valachi Kennedy New York U.S

World aids, Moon treaty, OECD push in Europe

British government bypasses agencies to mobilize airlifts for cholera refugees in East Pakistan while WHO pledges weekly aid to India. Soviet Union submits draft moon treaty to UN barring weapons and bases. US pressure at OECD voicing broader duty to share burden. Australia joins as 23-nation bloc.

London UPI Europe United Nations World Health Organization WHO Geneva India Royal Air Force (Raf Calcutta Paris William P. Rogers United States U.S Rogers Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development OECD OFCD France OCD Australia

Cambodian villagers held at gunpoint amid crossfire near Phnom Penh

North Vietnamese troops force villagers to stay in hamlets under siege as government forces attack. Civilians were among about 200 killed at a pagoda near Ancheng, 10 miles northeast of Phnom Penh, with farm animals also killed in air attacks by Cambodian T28 planes.

Phnom Penh Mekong Tonle Sap Thay Gall UPI Ancheng

Hoover says Russia remains top US security threat

FBI Director J Edgar Hoover told Congress that Soviet Russia and its satellites pose the main threat to US security. He warned that Moscow and Red China seek to disrupt American society and overthrow the government, citing student unrest, Black Panthers violence, and international intelligence activity as evidence. Hoover outlined the FBI budget request for 1972 and noted the expansion of foreign liaison posts and personnel. He also highlighted extremist groups such as SDS PLP and described alleged donor influence in Hollywood circles.

Washington UPI FBI J. Edgar Hoover Congress Russia Moscow U.S Hoover House Appropriations United States Soviet Russia Soviet Union Red China Lebanon Venezuela Denmark Bolivia Nicaragua Israel Students For A Democratic Society SDS Progressive Labor Party PLP Soviet Communist Party Hollywood Jane Fonda

Ford executive forecasts pollution-free new cars by mid decade

Fed Motor Co president Lee A. Lacova told Lawrence Institute of Technology graduates in Detroit that by mid decade every new car in the United States could be virtually pollution-free. He cited major reductions in hydrocarbon emissions since 1961 and dismissed safety and emissions critics as overstating remaining hurdles.

Detroit UPI Fed Motor Co United States Lee A. Lavocea Kacacea

Jail Baby Freedoms Vindicated as Mother Remains Behind Bars

UPI reports two and a half month old Michael Fields in Williamson County Jail with his mother is to be moved to welfare care. Juvenile Court Judge Fulton Greer ruled Shirley Fields unable to care for her son and she begins a one year sentence for passing worthless checks. The child will be placed in a temporary foster home while the mother serves her term. Fields contends her doctor advised breastfeeding due to formula issues.

Franklin UPI Little Michael Fields Williamson County Fulton Greer Shirley Fields Greer

Senate Expands Draft Exemptions for Sons of War Dead

The Senate approved an amendment to extend draft exemptions to sons in families with an immediate armed forces member killed, missing, or wounded. The measure, approved 458 to 9, would also let such sons avoid conscription if relatives are POWs or missing in action, and allow those now serving to seek prompt discharge. A separate 48 to 20 vote defeated a four-year draft board limit, with no resumption date for the extension beyond June 30.

Washington Robert W. Packwood Rore Senate

Mass Cholera Graves Follow Refugees Into India

Report from Kalimpur reviews a mass cholera tragedy among East Pakistan refugees entering India. About 900 victims, many died on the road, in makeshift graves, with police superintendent Bhattacharjee collecting bodies and noting improvised burial practices amid the broader exodus of up to 200,000 refugees.

East Bengal Calcutta World Health Organization WHO India Kalimpur UPI Pakistan Amal Bhattarcharjee Kaumpur Behal East Pakistan Nh Khrishnagar Mana Sitwale

Etna on last eruption push amid fears for towns

Mount Etna shows renewed lava activity as scientists warn the 10,982 foot volcano may be entering a final eruptive phase. Experts say gas pressure drives eruptions while 70 specialists consider lava endangering nearby farms. residents of Formazza and Sant'Alfio fear renewed blasts after days of quiet.

Sant'alfio Sicily Upi Mt. Etna Fornanzo Sant'Alfic Eina

Fragmentary Trade Notes From Unreadable Page

Partial OCR text shows mixed items about events at pier markets and local listings. Mentions Toy finasport Times Hoang and a corporate mention of Punkat Corporation with scattered references to prices and venues. Readable facts are sparse and names unclear.

Toy Finasport Times Hoang Pori Punkat Corporation Fenn Jay Klingarr Saridy Opve

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