Iran quake death toll tops 20000 as relief streams in
Rescue and relief crews battle after twin Iran quakes devastate 1500 square miles. More than 20000 killed, over 50000 injured, around 100000 left homeless. Bodies buried, communications and water disrupted, Red Lion and Sun Society rushing aid while Empress Farah donates blood. Government confirms mass casualties.
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Iran
Tehran
Red Lion
Sun Society
Red Cross
Empress
Farah
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi
Amir Abbas
Labor Day traffic toll climbs above 1966 pace
Labor Day weekend traffic deaths rose through Monday with 537 killed by 3 pm, including 61 in Texas. The National Safety Council forecast 575 to 674 deaths for the 78 hour period, citing warnings on early travel and belt use as motorists return from the holiday.
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Associated Press
Texas
National Safety Council
Council
The
Safety Council
Howard Pyle
Antos
North Dakota
Interstate 94
Jamestown
N.D
Larry Dean Brown
Mount Pleasant
North
Fo Finns Grey
Baird
Reforms Face Slow Signal From Prague Meeting
Prague reports say Czechoslovakia’s 21 man leadership pressed for the swift withdrawal of foreign troops and liberalization steps. Alexander Dubcek blamed prior leaders for underestimating Soviet intervention as talks emphasized pace and public order during occupation. Further details awaited.
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Czechoslovakia
Presidium
Communist Parts
Communist Party
Alexander Dubcek
Dunbeck
Warsaw Pact
Ban
Pulecsarian
Phan Earian
Eost
Frantisek Himous
Slondas
Slovakia
Thei, Inc
Radio Prague
Piamione
Harmouz
Alexander Diutecek
Hindu
Nut
Cveehasloyvak-West Germain
Cormenander
Moscow reels from Czech crisis as line shifts
One sided account described Moscow’s response to the Czechoslovak crisis with mixed signals. Officials press portray a controlled calm while Western broadcasts critique propaganda efforts and public opinion, signaling tension between staging and reality as events unfold.
Electric Car Race Ends With Towed MIT Entry
MIT, racing coast to coast in a cross country event with Caltech, towed across the Pasadena finish line after 3 000 miles. Caltech trailed as judges assess penalties and towing time to determine the winner. MIT alumni offered no victory celebration despite crew jubilation.
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Pasadena
Calif
MIT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
California Instiute of Technology
Cambridge
Mass
MIT Auto
Leon S. Loeb
Corpus Christi
Tex
Prayer Request From Lubbock Reader
A Lubbock Reader asks for prayer to help residents resist discontent and resentment that threaten to ruin their lives. The plea frames a communal appeal for spiritual strength.
Company House Doors Closing On Plains Era Near Abernathy
Avalanche Journal notes the decline of company houses on the South Plains as railroads and oil booms faded. By 1928 Tuco Electric Plant housing near Abernathy is being dissolved after workers moved away and housing caught up with demand.
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Theo Electric
Abernathy
Harold McCune
South Plains
Plains
Sill
Tuco Electric
TUCO
Christine Baranoski Hopeful To Dance Again After Kidney Fight
Christine Baranoski a 16 year old from Philadelphia battles a fatal kidney disease. She hopes an artificial kidney machine arrives in time for her 17th birthday and can return to St Hubert's High School. The Christine Lifeline Fund raised over 14600 to cover ongoing treatments and machine costs.
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Associated Preasd
Philadelphia
Christine Baranoski
Christine
Ficht
Joseph Baranoski
Tire
St. Hubert’s Catholic High School
Residents Enjoy Holiday Adults Beat Youth Back To Classes
Thousands of Lubbock residents joined solemn rites at parks and Buffalo Springs Lake marking the first day of the 1968-69 school year while more than 22 000 children returned to classes. The city launches an adult education program led by H H Owen to help dropouts obtain diplomas and meet college and job requirements. About 1000 adults are enrolled in courses offering high school completion and expanded earning potential.
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Don Vandiver
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Buffalo Springs Lake
Hich
Lubcock
clissronIns
HH. OE. Owen
Berkeley Sees Civil Order After Three Day Disaster
City manager Hamates imposes a three night state of disaster in Berkeley to curb unrest and protect life and property. Street gatherings and sound amplifiers banned on public property until danger passes. arrests reported as authorities enforce civil peace.
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Cali Tara
Hanley
University Oof
California
Celly
Berkeley
Tlantes
Baeven
Peaice
Ayano
Saturation Raids Hit Saigon Area with Multiple Air Strikes
The Associated Press reports waves of B52 aircraft attacked West and northwest of Saigon, targeting the capital defenses. The strikes, continuing over days, aimed to disrupt enemy lines and damage demilitarized zones, with several aircraft shot down and American casualties reported during the operations.
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Saigon
Tau Busiders
Antinerae
Sutven
Eneay
Shepe
Saban WiLain
Bedicotter
Peck Pre
Weather Forecast For Evening In Southern Region
Raw OCR text indicates an evening forecast for the south with winds from the north and west turning to southwesterly. Temperatures and precise details are unclear due to damage but expect unsettled conditions and possible cool air moving in tonight.
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Farcins Cormentaters
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Boek
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