Duke Student Predicts Canaries Disaster and UNC Game
Duke freshman Lee Fried, describing himself as a magician, allegedly predicted a Canary Islands air disaster a week ahead and a UNC basketball result. Duke President Terry Sanford called the act entertaining, noting Fried sealed notes predicting a News and Observer front page about 593 deaths and Marquette’s 68 58 win in Atlanta. Louis Boyes to speak at Mexico Rotary luncheon about local airport issues and farm troubles.
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News and Observer
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Mexico
Reclusive Iowa farmer leaves estate to Black people
Joseph M. Dorgan, a 79 year old bachelor who lived on a farm near Cummings Iowa, left his 334000 estate to “the people of the Negro race.” An out of court settlement ends the dispute with niece Marcella Harkin. The Joseph M. Dorgan Memorial Trust will fund yearly interest about 25000 for needs including loans and medical bills with emphasis on education.
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Iowa
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United States
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Norwalk
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Wimer
Hungate Criticizes House Assassinations Committee Extension
Columbia Missouri AP former congressman William Hungate says he regrets the House approval of a two year extension for its assassinations committee. He questions whether the panel will satisfy the public noting parallels to the Nixon pardon and lingering public anger.
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Missouri
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House
Hungate
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House votes to extend probe into JFK and MLK assassinations
The House approved a 230 to 181 vote to let the committee continue its investigation into the JFK and MLK assassinations. Democrat Hungate had stepped down from Congress in January after revealing retirement plans two years earlier.
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Martin Luther King
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Congress
W. Va Rejects Annexation by Nantucket Plan
West Virginia lawmakers rejected a proposed invitation to Massachusetts communities Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard to join the state. Six legislators urged inviting the islands to become part of West Virginia, but the House of Delegates voted down the resolution without a roll call.
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West Virginia
Virginia
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Martha's Vineyard
Massachusetts
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House of Delegates
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Appalachian Hills
Stones Charges Dropped In Warwick District Court
Five year old charges against two Rolling Stones members were dropped by Warwick District Court Judge Anthony Dennis on Wednesday as he agreed to file the case.
Kansas City teachers seek federal mediator in 11 day strike
Striking Kansas City teachers asked for a federal mediator to resolve contract differences with the school district and end an 11 day walkout. Norman B. Hudson and James Robinson urged Supt. Robert R. Wheeler be present at future talks as talks resume. District negotiators delayed response until Hudson’s requests arrive.
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Kansas City Federation of Teachers
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National American Federation of Teachers
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Robinson
Robert R. Wheeler
Basil North Jr
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Jackson County
Missouri
Cunard Princess Christened in New York Harbor by Princess Grace
Princess Grace of Monaco christened the Cunard Princess in New York Harbor, naming the $60 million luxury liner as champagne splashed the bow amid 300 spectators. The former Grace Kelly, with her son Prince Albert nearby, wields the traditional blessing on the world's newest pleasure vessel from Cunard Line.
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Prince Charles on Belgium visit with Luxembourg bride prospect
London AP report says Prince Charles heir to the throne visited Belgium in a warship and took time off for lunch with a prospective bride. The Daily Mail reports Charles, 29, will marry 23 year old Princess Marie Astrid of Luxembourg.
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