Laos Falls Under Communist Control
The State Department says the United States will not evacuate 1,000 Americans in Laos as the Pathet Lao take over the coalition government in Vientiane. Premier Souvanna Phouma acknowledges changes and urges stopping fighting to prevent bloodshed as Laos shifts toward a Pathet Lao dominated regime.
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United States
Laos
Pathet Lao
Washington
Vientiane
Souvanna Phouma
Cambodia
South
Vietnam
Sisouk Na Champassak
Ngon Sananikone
National Union
U.S
Champassak
Sananikone
Thailand
Paris
South Vietnam
Indochina
Saigon
Liberation Radio
Youth and Students Federation of
OU student dies in fall at Old Man's Cave
An Ohio University student, James E. Birchall Jr., 25, died from a broken neck after plunging 50 to 60 feet at Old Man's Cave in Hocking Hills State Park around 3:30 a.m. A companion, Catherine Gorman, 21, also OU student, suffered serious injuries with multiple fractures while attempting to reach him.
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Ohio University
Hocking Hills State Park
James E. Birchall Jr
New Richmond
Birchall
Israeli raid in Lebanon captures five suspected guerrillas
An Israeli army unit crossed into southern Lebanon and seized five suspected guerrillas in an antiterrorist operation. The raid hit three villages near the border, amid prior shelling reports.
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Associated Press
Lebanon
Hocking Parks Busy Over Mother's Day Weekend
Hocking County outdoor facilities drew large crowds with 11 000 visitors to Hocking Hills State Park and full cabins and camping. Lake Logan saw about 3 300 visitors including 1 300 fishermen 150 boaters 60 hikers and 650 picnickers. Fishing remained good at Lake Logan with top catches by Johnny Deals Tom Perry Ned Tolliver and others reported to Jerry Hutchison at the wildlife division station.
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Hocking County
Hocking Hills State Park
Lake Logan
Jerry Hutchison
Ohio Division of Wildlife
Johnny Deals
Columbus
Tom Perry
Ned Tolliver
Nelsonville
Rebel Wee R
Tom Hart
Logan
Weather and Falls Report From Hocking Hills Park
A light rainfall cooled the Hocking Valley where 11 am reading was 67 after a 55 overnight low. Two hikers died in a cliff fall near the shelter house while a companion, Miss Gorman, also fell. both were found in a creek bed. A third hiker, Jan Hawkins, suffered injuries in Rock House. Park officials note dusk closures and patrols to warn against after dark trails.
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Gorman
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
EMS
Mt. Carmel Medical Center
Columbus
Birchall
Roberts Funeral Home
White Memorial Funeral Home
Western St
New Richmond
Miss Gorman
Albaugh
Jan M. Hawkins
Tulsa
Okla
Rock House
Paul Quatraro
Stow
Horseman
Conkle’s Hollow
Quatraro
Hocking Hills State Park
J. E. Requarth
Dayton
Paul Hartman
Refugees Flood Guam Camps as U S Limits Press on Arrivals
Refugees from South Vietnam flood Guam as departures to the United States lag. About 50 000 people fill camps on the island while four ships with 16 000 aboard near Guam. Army reports 20 000 at Ft Chaffee Arkansas nearing capacity and Arkansas Governor Pryor may consider higher limits. Red Cross distributes toys and aid as Pendleton and Florida sites report overcapacity.
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Agana
Guam
South Vietnam
United States
Pacific Island
Steve Morrison
Midway
Morrison
Arkansas
Florida
Ft. Chaffee
Ark
James King
State Department
David Pryor
Red Cross
Eglin Air Ford Base
Daytona Beach
Camp Pendleton
California
Ministers Reach Understanding On Cuban Embargo Edges Toward Lifting
Western Hemisphere ministers at the OAS reached a general understanding on ways to end the 11 year old Cuba embargo. A two thirds vote may be replaced by simple majority for procedural changes before a formal lifting meeting. Fidel Castro hinted at improving U S ties as exiles protested outside the talks.
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Washington
Cuba
Organization of American States
OAS
Henry A. Kissinger
Gonzalo Facio
Facio
Ecuador
Fidel Castro
United States
George S. McGovern
D-S.d
Castro
McGovern
Absentee Voting Opens for Hocking County Primary
The Hocking County Election Board begins absentee voting for the June 3 primary with a relaxed rule for seniors aged 62 and up. Applications no longer require notarization. ill or out of town voters may request ballots or mail in information. 17-year-olds turning 18 before November may vote in the primary for candidate nominations only.
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Hocking County Election Board
Wayne Sinsel
Election Board
Ohio No Smoking Law Faces Opposition in General Assembly
Ohio restaurant operators will press eight witnesses before the Senate Ways and Means Committee to oppose a bill banning smoking in public places except in designated areas. They cite high costs for partitioning venues and altered ventilation, with a Dayton survey showing limited demand for segregated areas.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
General Assembly
Senate Ways and Means Committee
Henry
National Restaurant Association
House
Senate
Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
House Judiciary Committee
William J. Brown
Senate Judiciary Committee
House Economic Affairs and Federal Relations Committee
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