Tornadoes Rake South Arkansas Tennessee and Kentucky
A spring storm caused killer tornadoes across the Mississippi Valley killing 13 people. Arkansas tallies six tornadoes in two hours with six dead, while Millington trailer park and Calloway County fatalities are reported. flash floods isolate Russellville and power outages hit towns along a major line. rescue crews search rural and stranded areas as temperatures fall and preparations for cooler weather proceed.
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Stocks slip as profits cashed in on Vietnam peace talk doubt
In New York the rally faded with profits taken while traders reassessed a difficult road to peace in Vietnam. Major averages held steady with gains exceeding losses 6 to 5 on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Three Ohio Constitutional Amendments Placed On May Ballot
Logan Daily News publishes three proposed amendments to the Ohio Constitution on page 16 for the May primary. One would liquidate the state's irreducible debt tied to school and ministerial funds, another would fill legislative vacancies by affiliated party vote in the House and Senate, and the third would modernize Ohio's court system.
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Russians Say North Viets Lifting Siege of Khe Sanh
In Saigon the relief drive neared Khe Sanh as Marine units push in from three sides. About 20 000 troops aim to link with 6 000 Marines inside, facing sporadic artillery and few other resistances. Reports note engineers repair roads along Highway 9 and signs declare Khe Sanh or Bust.
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Fire damages Nelsonville Savings & Loan office in Opera House
A fire early today heavily damaged the Economy Savings and Loan Co. office in the old Opera House on Nelsonville's Public Square. Fire started near a transformer on a neon sign and spread through large timbers. ceiling repairs and window replacements will be needed. Mortgage papers moved to Peoples Bank were returned by noon. The Opera House, built in 1879, once hosted major acts. now stored as decor and storage space for decorations and utilities.
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Saturn 5 flight shows partial success despite stage failures
The Saturn 5 launched from Cape Kennedy with an unmanned Apollo 6 payload but faced two second stage engine quits and a non restart of the third stage. Despite the faults the rocket reached orbit carrying a 132 ton load and fed observers a dramatic display as engineers reported a non re ignition and planned recovery in the Pacific.
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South Viets Approve U S Bid For Peace
South Vietnam says it welcomes moves toward peace talks with North Vietnam and agrees to partial bombing halted as a first step. Thieu meets with U S Ambassador Bunker and allied ambassadors to assess Hanoi's response to Johnson's call for talks.
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Peace Talks To Begin In Moscow As Vietnam War Moves
London based Soviet informants say preliminary Vietnam peace talks could start in Moscow next week with North Vietnam reportedly promising no major offensives if US bombing ends. They cite Hanoi lifting Khe Sanh siege and warn against early settlement while noting talks may run for months.
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Union Vote Set At Logan Clay On April 10
Production and maintenance workers at Logan Clay Products and Logan Machine and Foundry in Logan will vote next Wednesday on union representation. The ballot asks if they wish to be represented by United Brick and Clay Workers or by no union. Past drives by the same union failed.
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Logan Machine & Foundry Co
Logan
National Labor Relations Board
United Brick & Clay Workers
Logan Clay Workers
Humphrey gains labor support as peace talks boost bid
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey wins AFL CIO backing amid eased Vietnam negotations and rising pressure to announce his Democratic candidacy. Kennedy and McCarthy seen as benefiting from Hanoi talks while Rockefeller eyes a campaign role. McCarthy begins California primary drive to curb Kennedy strength.
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