World News in Brief Flash Torn Fence Spur Investigation
A blinding flash and a torn fence triggered an urgent probe at a top security military site on Kent coast. A Ministry of Defense spokesman called Maidstone RAF signals establishment a military site. Eleven miners died and one injured in a coal mine blast near Mieres Spain. Forty nine escaped unharmed as the blast occurred after the shift entered the pit. The cause and fence tampering remain under investigation with charred earth samples sent to labs. Jordan began processing over 20 000 war refugees to return to homes in Israeli occupied territory with moves likely in 10 days to two weeks.
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Jewelry Theft at Holy Sepulchre Recovered in Baghdad
Israeli police announced the recovery of a gold tiara six golden hearts and a pair of earrings stolen from a Virgin Mary statue in the Holy Sepulchre shrine. The theft occurred Aug 2 when thieves entered through a repairman’s opening, avoiding a Moslem guard.
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Jerusalem
UPI
Jaffa
Christendom
Gas truck trial opens in Stuttgart for Widmann
In Stuttgart Albert Widmann a 55 year old chemist and former SS Elite Guard major goes on trial accused of aiding and abetting murder in numerous cases for developing the gas used to exterminate Jews in Nazi Germany.
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Germany
Nazi Germany
Albert Widmann
Eban urges direct talks to turn cease-fire into peace
Foreign Minister Abba Eban said that only direct negotiations with Israel can transform the current cease-fire into a real peace. The remark underscores the need for continued dialogue to achieve lasting settlement in the Middle East.
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Abba Eban
Israel
Genoa Ships Tangle Over Mao Quotes Display
In Genoa Italy a Chinese freighter refused to leave port staging a Mao Zedong quotation display. Port officials cut its telephone line isolated the ship and summoned government officials to decide further action. The 8076 ton Li Ming drew attention by ripping down a sign and a crew of 50 chanted Mao quotes while hoisting an anchor.
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Italy
Jian
Luigi Gatti
Li Ming
Sunor
Mao Tse-tung
Politi
Wonnnson Bainf
Russia
Europe
Johnson to create task force for major communications policy review
President Johnson announced the formation of a high level task force to review U S communications policy. The effort seeks to merge international operations, expand a global satellite system and consider domestic networks with a one year report target. He urged Soviet participation in international satellite work and reaffirmed support for Comsat and Intelsat.
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Witness links two Detroit officers to motel slayings
Michael Clark testified that patrolmen Ronald August and Robert Paille were present at the Algier Motel killings of three Negro youths during riots. He identified August and Paille in court and described a lineup scene as investigators probe the shootings amid broader riot charges.
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Robert Paille
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Soviet Treaty on Peaceful Space Use Highlighted
The president noted the Soviet Union recently ratified a treaty for peaceful use of outer space. He argued unity rests on common interests rather than divisions and cited the international undertaking as a symbol of shared benefits for all nations.
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Russia
Soviet Union
Bond Set in Holdup Case at Godwin's Service Station
One of two adults charged in a Friday hijacking at Godwin's Service Station was arraigned Monday and his bond set at 25000 dollars. Bill Ross Thomas, 31, 1706 Ave D, remained jailed after bail was not posted. The other suspect Emmitt R. Livingston, 22, 1318 E 24th St, was hospitalized in fair condition under police guard after a shootout with officers. Attendant Alton Zack Lee, 51, 1615 23rd St, died. autopsy and ballistics tests were ordered. Four suspects were arrested, two juveniles turned over to county authorities.
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Emmitt R. Livingston
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David Aycock
J. L. Gill
Pilot Ejects Safely From F105 Jet Plane
An Air Force pilot ejected safely from an F105 jet about 35 miles northeast of Roswell New Mexico. Col Chester L Van Etten in excellent condition was en route from England AFB Louisiana to Albuquerque and stationed at Nellis AFB Nevada with the 4520th Combat Crew Training Wing. He was found by state police and delivered to Cannon officials.
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N. M
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Clovis
Chester L. van Etten
Cannon
van Etten
England Air Force Base
Albuquerque
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Nev
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Saddle Tramps Plan 31st Anniversary Reunion at Tech Campus
Ray Frazier of Pampa says ex and current Saddle Tramps will gather October 14 on the Texas Tech campus for the 31st anniversary and first reunion. Activities include coffee at 9 45 a m and a noon barbecue at the National Guard Armory, with a halftime tribute at the Texas Tech versus Texas A&M game. The group formed in 1936 to boost school spirit and now funds a $56 000 campus entrance marker with a fountain and 12 foot seal and 100 foot pool. Reservations by mail to Saddle Tramps Box 4263 Tech Station Lubbock Texas 79409. game tickets cost 5 50 with 95 cents extra for handling.
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Butch) Frazier
Pampa
Tech
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Arch Lamb
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Tex
Perjury Convictions Could Weaken Shaw Conspiracy Case
New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison won perjury convictions against Dean Andrews Jr. but the verdicts may undermine his theory that Clay L. Shaw orchestrated the Kennedy assassination plot via the mysterious “Clay Bertrand.” Testimony suggested Bertrand may not exist or be Shaw. Andrews pledges appeal after sentencing. Shaw did not attend trial proceedings.
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Dean Andrews Jr
Clay L. Shaw
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Clay Bertrand
Shaw
Garrison
Bertrand
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Louisiana
Frank Shea
International Trade Mart
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Richard Barnes
James Alcock
Houston Man Killed Behind Apartment in Gangland Style
Houston police report Charles August Mikeska aged 32 was shot to death behind his apartment in a gangland style killing. Witnesses say two men approached and fired, then fled. Mikeska had served three prior prison sentences.
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UPI
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Mikeska
Court Districting Change Sought
UPI reporting Sen Ralph Yarborough seeks to move Panola and Shelby counties from Tyler to Marshal divisions of the U S District Court in Texas to save litigants and lawyers travel time and costs citing closer location to Marshall.
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UPI
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Shelby
Tyler
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Adventures in Memory promoted by Chicago publisher
A Chicago publisher advertises a self training method to improve memory for business and social advancement. The booklet Adventures in Memory is offered free by mail to readers who send name address and zip code to Memory Studies Dept. 459-018 Diversey Parkway Chicago 60614. A postcard is sufficient.
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