Bomb Explodes Outside Montreal Forum Ahead of Stones Show
A truck loaded with equipment for a Rolling Stones concert exploded outside the Montreal Forum injuring no one and breaking north side windows. Police and a bomb squad investigated a possible second device while manager Peter Rudge said the show would proceed as planned. Witnesses described a ball of fire and smoke as glass rained onto the street.
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Thieu Enacts New Emergency Laws in Vietnam
President Nguyen Van Thieu issued emergency measures granting broad police powers, banning demonstrations and news deemed harmful, authorizing home raids and confiscation of materials, and allowing shooting of lawbreakers. Military courts will handle violations except curfew. penalties include six days to two months for curfew and up to two years and 1250 dollars for strikers. Measures run six months under the emergency powers law.
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Nguyen van Thieu
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Vietnam Press
Couple Killed In Elsberry Car Crash
Retired St Louis Post Dispatch editor Floyd G Summers 67 and his wife Frances 66 died in a two car collision north of Elsberry on Highway 79 when his car skidded into the left lane while stopping behind two vehicles. William E Lowry 29 of Pittsfield Illinois suffered multiple injuries along with four passengers.
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Lindsay Sees McGovern Eagleton Ticket As Possible Yet Unlikely
New York Mayor John V Lindsay at the Democratic National Convention expressed cautious support for the McGovern Eagleton ticket. He noted it could win against Nixon but warned victory in New York would be difficult. He pledged aid as long as mayoral duties remain his priority and praised Senator Humphrey as a capable vice presidential nominee.
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Missouri
Personal News of Paris Rotary honors given at dinner
At the Regular dinner meeting of the Rotary Club at Mark Twain Cafe Judge Carrol Blackwell praised H A Sadler for service to the club school and community. He presented a past president's award to Rev. David Fischer. Lawrence Hempstead led a program with a resume of Old Threshermen's Reunion activities.
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Centralia News Personalities And Club Meetings
Centralia High School welcomes senior Bly Lyon who was named The Hardest Worker. Ten members of Harrison Women's Progressive Farmers Association met at Mrs. Littrell's home for a routine meeting with devotion from John 3 and prayers by Mrs. Bryson. The July 8 annual picnic drew 20 adults and 13 youths. door prizes went to Dana Chandler, Daren Chandler, Mrs. Clayton King, Mrs. Bryson, and Mrs. Frank Pool. Next meeting set for July 26 at Mrs. Albert Lawson's home. Thirty men attended Christian Men's Fellowship with a new steering committee including George Robinson, Art Houston and Bill Overfelt. Six youths shared district and state youth activity experiences. Reports covered freshman camp, CYF conference, canoe camp, and state youth assembly led by multiple participants.
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Harrison Women’s Progressive Farmers’ Association
Fred Littrell
Littrell
Raymond Bryson
Dana
Daren Chandler
Clayton King
Bryson
Frank Pool
Albert Lawson
Christian Men’s Fellowship
George Robinson
Art Houston
Bill Overfelt
Cheryl Burnet
Benita Randolph
Cara Finley
Carmen Bryson
Jenny Flink
Cara Finlay
State Youth Assembly
Jan Mattson
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