Copter Falls in Germany Killing 37 GIs
A U S Army transport helicopter exploded in flight near Grafenwoehr in Bavaria, killing 37 soldiers. The helicopter from the 4th Aviation Battalion, 15th Aviation Group, broke apart and burned as rescuers reached the edge of woods between the city and the autobahn, 25 miles west of the Czechoslovak border. Firefighters battled the blaze for two hours. witnesses described bodies in seats and scorched remains at the scene.
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Pay Hike Still In Doubt But Military Pay Not Frozen
Washington AP report notes pay raises for the armed forces remain undecided while military pay is not being frozen. Secretary of Defense asserts authority to run his department and defends the decision under current economic conditions. Friedheim cites World War I precedents and emphasizes independence from controls.
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Two Die As Van Strikes Pedestrians In OKC
In Oklahoma City two men walking along a southeast street were struck and killed by a contract mail van. The victims are unnamed pending kin notification.
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Oklahoma City
Wage Board Hike Held Up
Fort Sill civilian personnel will not see immediate effect of Nixon’s Oct 1 1968 to Oct 1 1969 wage plan. Wage-Fixing Authority sent advance notice of a message to Fort Sill delaying back pay under the schedule. The message cites the president’s wage and price fixing policy.
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Fort Sill
Washington, D.C
Nixon
Hall Demands Resignation Of Rates Board Member
Australia and New Zealand announce withdrawal of all combat troops from Vietnam with most leaving by year end. Prime Minister William warns of political pressure as tensions rise over the ongoing conflict.
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Rates Board
Vietnam
City Mother Slain by Knife in Arkansas Home
Police investigate a stabbing death in Paragould Arkansas where 31 year old Mrs Morgan wife of Sgt J C John E Morgan currently stationed in Vietnam was killed in her home. Her three children ages 12 13 and 10 are staying with neighbors as officers search for a suspect.
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Vietnam
Paragould
Ark
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Sill Reservist Hurt By Charging Buffalo
A reservist was injured after he charged a buffalo near a refuge. Witnesses say Mantion left his car and walked toward a bull within 15 to 20 feet, provoking a belligerent response as about eight buffalo roamed the area under public watch.
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Sill
Buffalo
Karges
Mantion
Governor Threatens Legal Action Over Insurance Board
Oklahoma City AP report outlines Governor warning Tirey of possible action if he does not resign from the State Insurance Board. Tirey denies wrongdoing, citing political motives. Law cited allows removal for cause and prohibits board members from representing firms before the Insurance Department.
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Hall
State Insurance Department
Rain likely with 20 percent chance across area
Probability of rain listed at 20 percent for today tonight and Thursday. Tonight's low expected in the upper 60s with similar conditions continuing into Thursday.
Ex-Atheist John Clay links Bible and science at speech
Ex-atheist John Clay, a junior high science teacher in South Bend, argues for harmony between science and the Bible at Northwest Church. He cites that many scientists believe in God and that evolution may describe change, while origin of species remains debated. He notes high school drug issues and student confusion about organized religion.
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