Ganges Vultures Too Full To Fly
Vultures along the Ganges river in East Pakistan gorge on corpses as the civil war devastates Dacca and surrounding areas. From March through May the death toll reaches six figures to over a million, with mass killings, evacuations, and martial law following Yahya Khan's crackdown. May 6-11 tour by reporters curtailed.
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Dacca
East Pakistan
Ganges River
Pakistan
Mujibur Rahman
Awami League
West Pakistan
Mujib
Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan
Yahya
Kiwanians Hear Talk On LPNs At Mexico Kiwanis
Mexico Kiwanis heard Peggy Sterner coordinator of the Mexico Public School of Practical Nursing discuss LPN roles during National Hospital Week. She noted the school founded in 1957 is now accredited with 212 graduates and only two failing the state exam. Her talk highlighted cooperation with Audrain Medical Center and urged continued growth as practical nursing remains a major local health care provider.
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Mexic -Public School of Practical Nursing
Mexico “Kiwanis Club
Sterner
LPN
Kiwanis
Nelson Willingham
Davis Hart
Mexico
Robert Judikison
St. Louis
Peggy Sterner
Witnesses See Thru Mustaches in Bank Robbery Trial
In Richmond Virginia FBI evidence centered on a false mustache worn by William Wray Matthews during a bank robbery of over eight thousand dollars. Judge Merhige had Matthews and others wear disguises in court to test witnesses. all identified Matthews. Matthews changed his plea to guilty and received an eight year sentence for bank larceny.
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Richmond
William Wray Matthews
FBI
Matthews
U.S
Merhige
Clerks Learn To Spot Shoplifters In NC Clinics
North Carolina shops will get clinics to teach clerks and owners how to detect and detain shoplifters under a new law effective July 1. Thompson Greenwood of the North Carolina Merchants Association says clerks may use force to restrain suspects as advised in the clinics.
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Raleigh
N.C
North Carolina
North Carolina Merchants Association
Thompson Greenwood
Local firm to recycle plastic bags in Van Nuys
In Van Nuys California a local company the Acheson Co. plans to recycle polyetheylene plastic bags used for food clothing and dry cleaning The move aims to clean up the environment and is led by company president Charles Berney
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van Nuys
Calif
Charles Berney
Acheson 1 Co
Congress postpones bid to resuscitate SST plan
Washington lawmakers delay a House vote to revive the controversial supersonic transport as 10 supporters depart town before the planned showdown. The scene shifts as Nix on administration allies move to counter Senator Mansfield on troop cuts in Europe while air strikes intensify in Southeast Asia.
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Washington
Nizon
Senate
Mike Mansfield
U.S
Europe
Cancer Plan To Be Given Quick Hearing
A Senate subcommittee weighing cancer research bills deferred action to study President Nixon's plan announced Tuesday. Nixon would keep NIH led Cancer Institute but report to the President with a separate budget, proposing $100 million extra. Kennedy seeks a stand‑alone cancer agency with $200 million next year and $400 million the year after.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
Senate Health Subcommittee
Edward M. Kennedy
Kennedy
National Institutes of Health
Cancer Institute
NIH
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Congress
Warren G. Magnuson
D-Wash
US To Keep Forces In Asia Despite Tensions
Tokyo AP reports Lt. Gen. Gordon M. Graham said U.S. military strength in Japan and South Korea will stay around 70,000 due to Asia tensions. He noted little drawdown in Korea and Japan. Current totals include 30,800 in Japan and a plan to reduce Korea to 43,000 by July 1.
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Tokyo
U.S
Japan
South Korea
Asia
Korea
Air Force
Gordon M. Graham
Foreign Correspondents Club of
Bumper prototype tested in Senate car safety review
Senators examined a bumper device by Paul Taylor and son Doug designed to reduce repair costs and outpace 1974 federal bumper standards. Tests on a red American Motors Hornet showed the device absorbing shocks at 5 mph+ with minimal damage, while DOT cautions about potential price and safety implications.
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Washington
Senate
Philip A. Hart
Dmich
American Motors
Hart
Department of Transportation
Senate Commerce Committee
Paul Taylor
Buffalo
N.Y
Taylor
Doug
Neer
DOT
Taylors
Senators
Death Toll Rises From Strong Turkish Quake Hits Burdur
In southern Turkey a severe earthquake struck Burdur and nearby villages. At least eight killed and hundreds injured with 70 percent of Burdur buildings destroyed. Gov Ayhan reports 18 deaths in Burdur and 40 in two nearby villages. relief, mobile hospital, and troops deployed as ministers head to the area. Authorities note repeated quakes along the Anatolian Fault since 1966.
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Dacca
Liberation Force
Ankara
Turkey
Burdur
Hsref Ayhan
Ayhan
Instanbul
Kandilli
Los Angeles
Sellahattin Baburoglu
Gediz
Aegean
Black Sea
Rock Tossing Tree Lovers Halt Axmen In Stockholm
In Stockholm a thousand enraged conserveists hurled rocks at axe wielding workers and police while preventing demolition of an elm stand slated for a subway site. Several injuries occurred including a police dog biting its handler as officials vowed to continue guarding the trees.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Hearnes Reappoints Nurse Mary Ruth Cuddy to State Board
Gov Warren E Hearnes re appoints Miss Mary Ruth Cuddy of Rogersville Missouri as a member of the State Board of Nursing in Jefferson City AP report.
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Jefferson City
Warren E. Hearnes
Mary Ruth Cuddy
Rogersville
State Board of Nursing
Grissom Widow's Suit Dismissed in Florida Case
A $5 million lawsuit filed by Betty Grissom against North American Rockwell and related firms over the Apollo 1 fire was dismissed by U.S. District Judge George C. Young. He ruled the claim had to be filed within two years after the death of Virgil L. Grissom, who died Jan 27, 1967, along with Roger Chaffee and Ed White, during a test blaze at Cape Kennedy.
School Levy Loses By Four in Several Districts
AAP reports mixed results in local elections as Joplin and North Kansas City voters rejected levy increases and Park Hill failed to pass a $2.35 million construction bond. Smithville approved a $160,000 school construction bond 269 to 47, while West Plains voters rejected a two mill city park levy 454 to 227.
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Associated Press
Joplin
North Kansas City
Park Hill
West Plains
Smithville
Platte County
Parkville
Kansas City
Veterans Retire Two From A P Grogen Refractories Co
Basil Pritchett of 509 E Park Street retired after 36 years and 11 months with A P Grogen Refractories. He began in 1934 in mining, moved to shipping in 1938, custodian in 1940, downdraft kiln in 1941, and since 1963 has served in the air hammer department. Sam Browning of 1701 S Fairgrounds Avenue retired after 22 years. He started in 1948 in general maintenance, moved to storeroom in 1961, and since 1968 has been a fireman in the stiff mud department.
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A. P. Grogen Refractories Co
Basil Pritchett
E. Park St
Sam Browning
S. Fairgrounds Av
Green Company
Hannibal
Bernsteins Host Fundraiser For Berrigans In NYC
Leonard Bernstein and his wife hosted a private fundraising party in New York for Rev. Philip Berrigan and five co-defendants. The event reportedly raised about 35000 dollars for those charged in a conspiracy to kidnap Kissinger and damage federal buildings. The Bernsteins previously faced criticism for a Panther group benefit.
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NEW York
Leonard Bernstein
Philip F. Berrigan
Berrigan
Henry A. Kissinger
Washington
Charlotte Curtis
New York Times
Miss Curtis
Bernsteins
Panthers Legal Defense Fund
Rain Totals and Forecast From Linn Creek to Sedalia
Kansas City AP reports Missouri weather through Thursday remains fair to partly cloudy. Showers were ending in the southeast this morning after a general rain Tuesday night. Rain totals include 2.70 inches at Linn Creek and 2.51 inches at Sedalia, with other areas affected by the system.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Linn Creek
Sedalia
Two College Courses Offered This Summer at Kirksville
Northeast Missouri State College extension announces two six week summer courses at the Mexico area vocational school. Principles of geography taught by William E. Lowry carries three college credits and general psychology taught by Jim DuBus also carries three credits. Classes meet two nights weekly starting June 3 at 7 p.m. Tuition is 45 dollars per course plus books. Prerequisite is high school graduation. Credits transfer to Midwest colleges. Reservations accepted by calling 581-5684 or 681-4296.
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Extension Department
Northeast Missouri State College
Kirksville
William E. Lowry
Mexico High School
Jim DuBus
Mid-West
Mexico Area Vocational Technical School
The Ledger Covers The Field Like The Dew Does Little Dixie
The Ledger reports on a local sports scene with vivid timing and regional focus. It highlights small-town teams, rivals, and key figures, capturing the season's momentum and community pride through concise notes and game summaries.
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Dixie
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