Thailand recalls ambassador over U S use of bases in Mayaguez rescue
Thailand recalls its ambassador from Washington to protest U S use of Thai bases in the Mayaguez mission. Premier Kukrit Pramoj accuses the United States of violating sovereignty by keeping Marines at a Thai air base beyond the withdrawal request. Chiang Mai? No.
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Mayaguez rescue seen as warning to Reds and to N Korea
Washington officials say the Mayaguez rescue by U S forces signals to China and North Korea that the United States will not be a paper tiger in Asia. The operation killed two Americans, left 14 missing, and wounded others as Marines evacuated Tang island after heavy fire. The ship and 39 crewmen are to reach Singapore, with rescued crew to fly home from there.
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Gulf Oil Chairman Details Secret Political Donations
Gulf Oil Corp chairman Bob R. Dorsey testified before a Senate subcommittee that the company gave 4 million dollars in illegal political contributions to Korea’s ruling party, 460 thousand to Bolivia’s ruling party, and 50 thousand to a US public education program on the Arab-Israeli conflict. He said 1 million was given in 1966 and 3 million in 1970 after pressure from party officials.
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Pleasant Hocking Valley weather with sun and mild temps
It was 65 degrees under sunny skies at 11 a.m. in the Hocking Valley. The morning low was 53, and Thursday’s high was one degree higher. Rainfall Thursday totaled a half inch. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Saturday with highs in the 70s, lows near 50, and a 20 percent chance of rain.
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County wins $325000 for Hocking road and stream work
Federal soil and water funds grant $325000 to Hocking County for a year long road and stream maintenance program. The project will create 50 jobs, five crews of ten at $2.10 hourly minimum wage, with 75 percent for labor and 25 percent for equipment. Work to begin by Aug 15 under the county Highway Department.
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Market Holds Tight Amid Profit Taking on Wall Street
New York traders saw a quiet session as the noon Dow fell 9.63 to 839.17 after a 9.93 drop Thursday. Losers outpaced gainers 2 to 1 on the NYSE while Seaboard Coast Line slumped to 22% after a 45% plunge Thursday and dividend cut. AMEX value index dropped 0.20 to 87.29.
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Social Security and Welfare Benefits Up 8 Percent
About 35 million Americans on Social Security or adult welfare will receive an 8 percent benefit increase in July. Retiree checks rise by 7.60 to 37 dollars per month, with SSI payments up to 157.70 for individuals and 236.60 for couples. The increase, issued by Caspar Weinberger after Congress did not act, costs 5.7 billion dollars in the new fiscal year and may raise inflation.
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Ethics Panel Rules Out Free Rides
The House Ethics Committee advised members and aides not to accept free transport on company planes for campaign travel. It explained when non paid transportation counts as a political contribution in kind and should be rejected. The guidance notes no Senate action on the matter.
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Five die in Etna house fire as family perishes
A predawn blaze in Etna Pennsylvania killed mother Dianne Salvatore 26 and four children Gale 8 Eric 5 Michael 2 and Dianne 32 months trapping them in second floor bedrooms. The father Albert Salvatore and his seven-year-old son Albert Jr. escaped and were treated for shock.
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Senate OKs Homestead Break in Ohio to Aid Elderly
The Ohio Senate approved 32 to 0 a plan to raise the real estate tax homestead exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners and veterans benefits to be excluded from income. The bill expands income thresholds for 70 and 40 percent exemptions and allows retroactive relief. it still awaits House approval as debates on school aid reform continue.
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Logan School District 5 mill levy campaign organized
About forty campaigners from Logan area organizations met for a 5 mill operating levy on the June 3 ballot. The group, formed by the Logan Trade Club as 4500 Committee, aims to show how many students benefit. Officers include Herschel Bensonhaver, Larry Joseph, and L Jackson Henniger. Post 6430 VFW endorsed the levy.
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Demos Back Health Levy Endorsement Meeting
The Hocking County Democrat Party endorsed a .5 mill health levy for the June 3 primary ballots after a request from the Logan Hocking County Health Department. Democratic candidates for city offices attended and spoke briefly.
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