Twin Tornadoes Hit Whitney Texas Killing One Injuring Dozens
Twin tornadoes struck Central Texas near Whitney killing James Carroll 47 and injuring 75 to 80 as trailers homes and businesses were damaged. Hospitals treated about 80 with injuries while many were released. Red Cross set up a refuge and aid flowed from Waco Dallas and Fort Worth.
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Quake toll reaches 812 as survivors dig through ruins
In eastern Turkey near Bingol the death toll rose to 812 after the second quake this month. Troops and volunteers search wreckage while mobile hospitals and soup kitchens aid the injured and homeless. Food and water are reported adequate by provincial officials despite widespread destruction.
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Turkey
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Ankara
Storms lash Oklahoma with tornadoes and heavy rain
Storms pounded regions across Oklahoma with tornadoes, heavy rain, hail and lightning. Downtown Lawton saw light showers while many communities reported varying rainfall amounts. a tornado sighting near Ada caused no damage, and one auto was crushed by a falling tree near Hugo with no injuries.
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Skelly Oil Co
Panther Jury Hits Big Snag In Trial
In New Haven, the Black Panthers case against Bobby Seale and Eric Huggins stalls as jurors report they cannot reach verdicts on all charges. The trial’s sixth day opens amid testimony about the Rackley killing and warnings about using a car that night.
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New Haven
Alex Rackley
City Urges Youth Employment Week Help for Summer Jobs
Mayor Whitaker announces May 24 to 29 as Youth Employment Week in Lawton to assist about 4 000 youths including college students and high school seniors in finding summer jobs. Adults and employers are urged to contact Miss Baker at 357 6100 extension 265 during business hours to hire part time or odd job help.
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Sandi Allen
Cong Sappers Blast Aviation Fuel Tanks At Huge Army Base
Large scale unrest grips Chattanooga after riot incidents including firebombings and sniper fire. National Guardsmen deployed as authorities struggle to contain violence following the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a failed concert triggering further clashes.
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Memphis
Supreme Court to hear Amish school attendance case
The court agreed to hear Wisconsin’s appeal to require Amish children to attend public school to age 16, challenging a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that the law cannot be applied to them. The decision signals religious liberty and state interests in education as central themes.
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High Court
Cam Ranh Bay Base Hit as Viet Cong Strike
Viet Cong sappers penetrated Cam Ranh bay base and blew up six tanks with 144 million gallons of aviation fuel. Two Americans injured. Mortars hit the support command base 190 miles northeast of Saigon with no casualties. Helicopter losses and total U S aircraft losses rose as fighters attacked northern bases.
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U.S. Army
Big Cam Ranh Bay
U.S
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Buffalo Gores Injures Fort Sill Man At Refuge
A Fort Sill man, K Lyle, 39, was gored by a bull near a lake at a refuge while family watched. He sustained a 12 to 14 inch wound and was rushed to a hospital. Comanche County Sheriff's Office filed a complaint. bull remained with the herd as investigators determine action.
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Set. J.C. Russell K. Lyle
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Lyle
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