Autopsy request filed in Kopechne case amid parents’ opposition
United Press International reports New Bedford district attorney Edmund St Dinis formally asked for exhumation of Mary Jo Kopechne to perform an autopsy. The move, sent to Luzerne County Pennsylvania, faces parental opposition and follows claims about Kennedy’s account of the Chappaquiddick incident.
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New Bedford
Mass
Edmund St. Dinis
Mary Jo Kopechne
Edward M. Kennedy
Luzerne
Wilkes Barre
Miss Kopechne
Asst
Armand Fernandez Jr
Dinis
Washington
Fernandes
Jack Anderson
Sen. Kennedy
Chappaquiddick Island
Martha's Vineyard
Luzerne County
Brockton Enterprise and Times
Toll claim: 1,450 enemy dead in Vietnam raids
Military sources in Saigon report 1,450 enemy dead after a one day offensive against 150 allied bases. About 90 American and 167 South Vietnamese troops were killed as the assault unfolded Tuesday. The White House in San Clemente noted the surge could signal a summer offensive.
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Saigon
Vietnam
White House
San Clemente
Calif
South Plains girls seek Farm Bureau Queen title Thursday
In the district event, South Plains students compete for Farm Bureau Queen honors on Thursday. Coverage notes local prep activities and related schedules across the district.
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South Plains
Farm Bureau
Nationwide Salutes Set Today
The Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong Collins and Aldrin will tour the nation for 19 hours with two parades and a state dinner in Los Angeles. They described the lunar descent and fuel concerns during a Tuesday news conference.
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America
Neil A. Armstrong
Michael Collins
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr
Armstrong
Aldrin
Collins
Prayer Meditation on Accountability and Nationhood
A reader cites a Heavenly Father exhortation to each person to stand before God and give account of actions. The reflection urges self improvement to advance collective national betterment. Amen.
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Heavenly Father
Lennon Four Singers Dad Slain By Gunman
William Lennon a 54 year old father of the Lennon Sisters was shot and killed at a suburban golf course where he worked as a pro witnesses said a rifle wielding man fired as Lennon approached from a parking lot after noon the suspect waited in the lot and jumped out from behind a car during a confrontation witnesses recalled Lennon knew the gunman and was shot in the back after a struggle
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Avalanche-Journal News Services
Los Angeles
Lennon Sisters
William Lennon
Marina del Rey Golf Range
Lennon
Watson Counsil
Counsil
Len
Lennon Shextten
Bill
Bil
Page
FTC Tightens Rules for Fair Giveaway Games
The Federal Trade Commission approved regulations to guarantee fair chances in supermarket and gas station giveaways. The rules require clear disclosure of prize counts, odds, program dates, and distribution methods, with records maintained to prove integrity and prevent manipulation.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Cpeeee
Vapaanlts
Oor
Threat to Lubbock Schools Over Federal Aid Suspension
The Office for Civil Rights warns the Lubbock Independent School District of possible loss of federal funds for 1969-70 over alleged constitutional non compliance. Superintendent Nat Williams says the annual budget process includes about 1.195 million in federal funds within a total roughly 19.5 million. The board meeting to review the budget is set for Friday morning.
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Avelanche Voushig
Lubbock
Secretary of Health, Education Own
Pte Seu
Nat Williams
100 Degree Heat Continues Across Texas August Record
Texas endures one of its hottest August periods as South Plains highs reach 100 with forecasts of showers by Thursday. West Texas Air Terminal notes 100 again amid a Panhandle cold front expected to cool areas. Readings span 109 at Waco and Childress to 87 at Galveston. rains only slight.
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South Plains
Texas
Laidbock
U.S
West Texas Air Terminal
Panhandle
Waco
Childress
Galveston
College Station
Houston
Smiths Plan To Be Base Tax Showdown in Texas Senate Debates
Senators convene in a do or die session over Gov. Preston Smiths 307 million tax package rooted in sales tax expansion. Lt. Gov. Barnes and others call the proposal a vehicle for Senate changes as 19 vows to defeat the one half cent tax rise surface amid House delays and conferees seek a final 1970 71 budget.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Preston Smith
Smith
Senate State Affairs Committee
Ben Barnes
Senate
Senate Committee
Senate House Conference Committee
Barnes
H. J. Blanchard
House
Lubbock
Tahoka
E. L. Short
A. R. Schwartz
Galveston
Two Range Fires Rage In Motley Cottle And King Counties
Avalanche Journal reports two major fires raging in Motley and Cottle counties and in King County after lightning. Fire fronts narrowed earlier but grew again as winds rose. Firefighters from three counties battled Monday night through Tuesday, with thousands of acres burned and crews aiding in Matador and surrounding ranches.
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James Boyett
Avalanche-Journal
Motley
Cottle
King County
Motley County
Adams Ranch
Matador
Ross Ranch
River Fork
Motley County Sheriffs
Peace
South Peace
Cattle County
Desegregation ruling overturns HEW funds cutoff
The U S Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that HEW misapplied federal desegregation guidelines by cutting off funds to Taylor County Florida public instruction without specific program-by-program review. The decision found the action disruptive to the legislative scheme and called for proper assessment of progress.
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United Press Interentional
New Orleans
Sth Circuit Court of Appeals
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Congress
Board of Public Instruction
Taylor County
Fla
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