Floodwaters Cover 10 Million Acres of U.S. Heartland
Floods across the Mississippi basin cover ten million acres from Wisconsin to Mississippi. President Nixon declares four more states disaster areas to enable federal aid and loans. Damages run into hundreds of millions, with swift flooding threatening cotton and soybean planting and prompting evacuations and levee protections as the Mississippi nears a crest.
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Siege at Wounded Knee Claims Second Life
AP reports Lawrence LaMont 31 a Pine Ridge Reservation resident was killed in a gun battle between federal officers and AIM forces at Wounded Knee. The confrontation lasted hours and this marks the second death in three days.
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Wallace may miss Huddle at Sandusky due to floods
Gov. George Wallace of Alabama may be unable to attend the National Governors Conference at Sawmill Creek Lodge near Sandusky Ohio because of heavy floods in his state. Florida Gilligan said Wallace called him 50 50 on attendance and the two day private meeting will set policy among 15 Democratic governors.
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Marvin Mandel
Maryland
Violence Rocks Chile as clashes erupt in Santiago
In Santiago, protesters clash between supporters and opponents of President Allende. A young worker was killed and another seriously injured Friday night as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds. The incident occurred near the Christian Democratic party headquarters with Allende supporters present.
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Logan High Dance Band Receives Standing Ovation
Logan High School dance band earned a standing ovation after a Friday concert in the LHS auditorium. Al Horsky narrated as students were introduced, with solos by Jane Bowlby and Sam Steward among others. The program included classics from the swing era and modern pieces, plus encores Chuggin and Free.
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Nolan Glenn
Jeff Tolliver
Wayne Cosper
Scott Cole
Mark Daubenmier
Nixon Eyes Course In Watergate Affair
President Nixon, alone at Camp David, charts a response to the Watergate crisis after naming a temporary FBI chief and amid revelations of involvement by aides Ehrlichman and Haldeman. The fallout touches Ellsberg’s defense and Vesco ties, with Gray resigning and Dean signaling limited testimony without immunity.
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Planes and Gunboats Hit Red Positions Amid Mekong Conflict
American warplanes and Cambodian gunboats blasted Communist positions on the east bank of the Mekong across from Phnom Penh as government reinforcements moved to retake O Chambat near Takeo. U S B 52s struck targets near Prek Luong and Prek Bang Kang while Saigon said clashes continued near Hue and Hong Ngu, with casualties reported on both sides.
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Hocking County Wins National County USA Award
Hocking County commissioners received word from the National Association of Counties that the county has been selected to receive a County USA Achievement Award for its cooperative service improvement program. Dallas hosts the show and tell session for 3 000 attending county officials July 22 25.
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Youth's body found in Hocking River near Coolville
Timothy Cline, 18, of Wellsville, Ohio, was found in the Hocking River near Coolville. An autopsy was planned for Saturday. Authorities had sought him since a car registered to his father, Harry Cline, was located nearly two weeks earlier.
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Logan is Critically Hurt In Crash
SP 4 Timothy J. Woodgeard, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Woodgeard of 167 Ruth Ave, is in critical condition at Fort Campbell Army Hospital Kentucky after a one car crash Monday night. He had Easter leave and was nine miles from his base when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel hitting a tree. He is in intensive care with multiple fractures and internal injuries and faces an extended hospitalization. He returned to the United States in February after a year in Vietnam. Cards would be appreciated. ZIP 42223.
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Dow Falls to New 1973 Lows Amid Inflation Fears
Stock averages slide as inflation worries persist and Nixon administration measures loom. The Dow Jones industrial average drops 41.01 to 922.19, its lowest since October 16, 1972, with only a brief 7 point rally from technicals and news of a meeting with top economic advisors.
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Nixon
Ohio education meet reviews 50 proposals for future plan
Teachers parents and state officials met in Columbus to review 50 education proposals for Ohio public schools. The consensus report will address funding teacher quality and in service training while exploring curricula pacing testing profiles and supervised work experiences for students.
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Ohio
General Assembly
Department of Education
Robert Bowers
Open House Set At Drug Center
Sunrise House at 880 W. Hunter St will hold a Sunday open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Hocking County Drug Council the center offers free counseling for drug and drug related problems.
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POWs Honor Raiders With Gala in San Francisco
In San Francisco a parade celebrated 66 POWs from Son Tay and 85 raiders who attempted the 1970 rescue. Texas businessman H. Ross Perot funded the event at a cost over 200000 dollars.
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