Ulbricht dies at 80 ends era of East German hard line
Walter Ulbricht, the spade-bearded East German Communist leader and pivotal figure behind the Berlin Wall, died at 12:55 p.m. August 1 1973 after a stroke. He had been out of top power since 1971 but remained State Council chairman and a central figure in the regime.
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Ex-Pennsylvania Congressman Whalley Pleads Guilty
Former Rep. J Irving Whalley of Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to mail fraud and obstruction of justice. The 71 year old Republican served 12 years in the House and did not seek reelection in 1972. He allegedly forced 17 staffers to kick back 10 to 20 percent of their salaries totaling about 50000 to pay relatives and defray business costs. Whalley said funds were used for office purposes. He was released on his own recognizance and faces up to 15 years in prison and a $11000 fine. No sentencing date set.
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Skier Riding Kite Is Killed in Aquatennial Show
Cathy Chapman 17, of St. Paul, died from head and pelvic injuries after falling while kite flying behind a power boat during a Minneapolis Aquatennial water ski show at Lake of the Isles. Witnesses said she lost grip on the kite and struck a metal post near a dock. The accident occurred while she was beneath the kite attached to the motorboat.
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British Thalidomide Victims Win $50 Million Payout
A London High Court judge approved a 50 million dollar compensation for children born deformed after mothers took thalidomide. Distillers Co will pay about 15 million to 443 victims and families, with 35 million placed in a trust fund for future benefits. The drug was used by mothers from 1958 to 1961 and caused limbs and other defects.
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Secret Service May Not Bar Youths From Public Appearances
A federal judge ruled the Secret Service cannot bar people from public presidential events for dress or political views, asserting safety as a legitimate exception. The ruling comes in an $840,000 civil suit by 14 youths against Director James Rowley and local police over Billy Graham Day access at the Charlotte Coliseum on October 14, 1971, when President Nixon attended. The judge ordered a trial, noting the events were public and tickets valid, with no weapons suspected.
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Iran to join four nation Vietnam peacekeeping panel
Saigon reports Iran will replace Canada on the International Commission of Control and Supervision, preserving a 2 2 balance of anti and pro Communist reps. Hanoi accuses U S of violate ing the cease fire as talks and mine clearing linger unresolved.
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Area Man Escapes U S Institution
SANDSTONE Minnesota A Wisconsin man who had served eight months of a two year sentence for selective service violations escaped from the federal correctional institution at Sandstone. Donald J. Barneby 26 Holmen Wisconsin walked away from a recreation area at the medium security facility about 830 pm Tuesday. He is described as 5 3 130 pounds with black hair brown eyes and wearing khaki prison clothes.
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Rochester Woman Killed By Stab Wound In Heart
A coroner reports a single stab wound to the heart as the cause of death for 20 year old Neva Ellis whose nude body was found in her basement apartment in Rochester. Police have no leads on weapon or suspect and suspect entry via basement window. Ellis was a Eyota native and part time bank clerk and Rochester Junior College student. The July slayings in Rochester include the Torgersen family and a 14 year old babysitter.
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Go Cart Accident Kills State Teen
The death of 17 year old Michael L. Peterson of Menasha from injuries suffered July 24 after being struck by a car at the U.S. 10 and Wisconsin 114 intersection in Calumet County near Sherwood is reported. The Wisconsin 1973 traffic toll reaches 613 with other fatalities including Dennis Bruggeman 17 of Marshfield and Elizabeth Engel 35 of Wisconsin Rapids in separate incidents.
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Clinic Cites Education Research In Tax Appeal
The Adolf Gundersen Medical Foundation seeks tax exemption for its building arguing education and research funding via rent from Lutheran Hospital and Gundersen Clinic. The La Crosse Board of Review heard 11 cases, adjourned the foundation’s appeal to next year with 10 appellants to be notified. A second case involved W H Vanderbilt protesting a reduced car wash assessment.
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Pentagon doubles arms aid to Cambodia before August deadline
The Pentagon says U S military aid to Phnom Penh will accelerate ahead of the August 15 cutoff. Since January 1 1973 Washington has supplied T28s C47s boats APCs mortars and trucks among other equipment. Officials note Cambodian forces lack training for advanced arms and Congress set the deadline for Indochina.
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Haldeman Senate testimony covers Watergate and possible surveillance
Former White House aide Haldeman testifies about Watergate actions and denies authorizing 24 hour surveillance of Senator Kennedy while acknowledging interest in Kennedy's activities. He cites demonstrations, attacks on Nixon supporters, and possible inquiries to the IRS, with Ervin pressing for answers.
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Tribune Masthead and contact details for La Crosse edition
The notice lists staff roles including Hook operations director Wallace eefe city editor d retail sales mgr. Sanford Goltz and mastor Sar Hutzler. It provides delivery expectations and contact at 435 S 4th St and 782 8040. Subscriptions are offered with a one year rate of 30 dollars within 75 miles and biweekly carrier price 1.60. The Tribune is published on Volume 69 Number 76.
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