Child Theft Hearing Set in Nashville Delays Custody Fight
In Nashville authorities prepared an extradition hearing for Henry Hughes and his wife on a child theft case involving Robin Denise Slonicker. Mrs. Darlene Cook, the child’s mother, tearfully sought custody after claiming the couple took the child in 1960 and later signed adoption papers. The couple, both jailed on bonds, deny the accusation and vow to fight for custody with legal avenues pursued across states.
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Food Clothing Slated For 20 Stranded Hikers
Rescuers search Zion National Park for five missing hikers and three others rescued after an eight hour escape trek through The Gorge. The missing, all from Los Angeles, were last seen ahead of the group amid flash floods and high walls known as The Grallo. Names identified include Bill Blair Bob Rodaiay and Lesrazen.
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Dutch freighter Sarah Elizabeth adrift near Bahamas in Betsy
A new Dutch freighter with one person aboard reported to the Coast Guard it was in the hurricane Betsy’s seas and losing steering. The vessel named Sarah Elizabeth radioed at 3:45 a.m. EST that the hurricane was bad and it was being driven toward Andros, Hug Island, and nearby reefs. Coast Guard units, including the Androscoggin, rushed to the scene but warned few ships could assist amid heavy seas. The ship’s position placed it near the Providence Channel between Eleuthera and Great Abaco, about five miles northeast of Nassau, as Betsy’s eye passed nearby.
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Johnson Keeps Cheerful Demeanor Amid Kashmir Crisis
President Johnson watched the Kashmir crisis unfold as India and Pakistan fought, emphasizing support for peace efforts and United Nations actions while congress debated the aid bill. Johnson remained in close contact with aides and favored continued U.S. backing for regional stability.
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Labor Day Traffic Toll Near Record, Nationwide Deaths Rise
A Labor Day weekend traffic toll nears a national record as early reports from United Press International indicate rising fatalities across states. The National Safety Council warned the three day holiday could become the worst on record, with state totals led by Texas, California, and Illinois.
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Miss America Hopefuls Parade In Gorens Tonight
Flowery Branch events mix pageant prep with tragedy as two teens are jailed in Hall County on murder charges tied to a night watchman’s death. The 50 contestants gathered for final previews and rehearsals amid security and public attention ahead of the Miss America pageant selection.
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Russians Accept Neutral Nations Disarm Plan
In Geneva the Soviet Union signaled acceptance of a neutral nations disarm plan aimed at banning smaller underground tests. The proposal, presented at the disarmament conference, calls for inspections and a moratorium on minor tests. The statement was made amid efforts at the August 17 talks involving regional powers.
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Soviet negotiator signals openness to disarmament pact
Kingport dispatch quotes Semyon K Tsarapkin, chief Soviet negotiator, stating readiness to accept a disarmament treaty. Western opposition centers on the lack of on site inspections to deter cheating. The US insists it can detect underground nuclear tests and will not concede without verification.
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Gas Attack Under Probe By Marine Unit Near Qui Nhien
In Saigon a Marine battalion commander used tear gas to drive women and suspected Viet Cong from caves and tunnels near Qui Nhien. The charge says the gas was used without approval and an investigation follows to explain policy violations. The gas was said to be tear gas only, not nauseating.
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No Violence Ordered Against Teamsters in Nashville Strike
National Labor Relations Board ordered Local 397 in Nashville to refrain from violence and intimidation during the Murray Ohio Manufacturing Co. strike at the Lawrenceburg plant. The ruling names non striking workers and prohibits mass picketing and blocking access as part of a dispute over unfair labor practices filed by the company.
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Hearing Set In Assaults In Covington Case
Three Black men were arrested Sunday and charged with assaulting an 11 year old Covington Girl and her 15 year old companion. They are held without bond in Newton County jail awaiting today’s hearing.
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