Crowds in Cairo roar wartime slogans after Nasser death
Egyptian crowds in Cairo shouted anti Israel slogans resuming war focus after five days of national mourning for President Gamal Abdel Nasser. In New York UN mediator Jarring returned to Moscow as Kosygin left Cairo. Al Ahram urged acceptance of a peace plan and cease-fire terms. At least 16 killed in Beirut during three days of mourning with blasts as mourners gathered.
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Associated Press
Cairo
Israel
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United Nations
New York
Gunnar V. Jarring
Moscow
Alexei N. Kosygin
Soviet Union
al Ahram
Middle East
Kosyzin
Anwaradat
Ramses Square
U.S. Senate
Jarring
U. N
U Thant
Sadat
Richardson
United States
Egypt
Suez Canal
Evans
Sion
Alexei Kosygin
Kosygin
Beirut
Nasser
Labor Day debate swirls as unemployment climbs
Washington reports show unemployment rising to 5.5 percent in September, with AFL-CIO leader Meany and Democrats blasting Nixon economics. Officials cite Labor Day timing and school layoffs as factors, while wages edge up slightly and inflation remains high. The month also notes the death of Lois Marsh, Ark., at 80, with funeral plans pending.
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Washington
Nixon
Afl-Cio
George Meany
White House
Paul W. McCracken
Meany
Nathaniel Goldfinger
Harold Goldstein
Bureau of Labor Statistics
McCracken
Labor Department
Budget Bureau
Lawrence F. O’brien
Navy seeks nerve gas wreck to check cargo aboard LeBaron Briggs
The oceanographic ship Mizar sails from Norfolk to locate the wreck of the LeBaron Russell Briggs sunk in 16 000 feet off Florida. Scientists will film the site with an unmanned sled, test water for GB nerve gas traces, and study any marine life impact while noting prior searches for Scorpion and Thresher wrecks.
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Washington
Atlantic
Mizar
LeBaron
Russell Briggs
Briggs
Florida
Military
Navy
Norfolk
Scorpion
Thresher
Cape Cod
Mass
Senate battles over direct election and proportional plan
Electoral reform dominates Senate activity as Majority Leader Mansfield files a third cloture petition to end debate on the direct election amendment. Sen. Ervin argues the proportional plan offers better chance for ratification by dividing each state's electoral votes by popular vote, with a joint session to elect if no candidate wins a majority.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Sam J. Ervin, Jr
D-N.c
Ervin
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Congress
Mansfield
House
Injured Cyclist Taken to Audrain Hospital After Motorcycle Crash
James E. Rise, 21, of 433 West Vine Street, is listed in satisfactory condition at Audrain Hospital after a motorcycle accident on South Muldrow Street near the underpass Friday at 4 20 p m. Witness Claude Strange said the front wheel locked, causing loss of control and a head impact on the pavement.
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James E. Rise
W. Vine St
Audrain Hospital
S. Muldrow St
Bise
Claude Strange
Hodaka
Rison
Orvalse
Nixon and Queen Honor Chequers Luncheon in England
President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon joined Queen Elizabeth II at Chequers for a luncheon with Prime Minister Edward Heath. The visit included private talks on Middle East, Vietnam, and Europe, a formal but quiet dining gathering, and a brief stroll in the gardens.
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England
Nixon
Queen Elizabeth
Britain
Edward Heath
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Heath
Middle East
Vietnam
Spain
Ireland
Yugoslavia
Tito
Margaret
Henry A. Kissinger
London
Heathrow
White House
U.S
William P. Rogers
Alec Douglas-Home
Camp David
Maryland
Shangri-La
James Hilon
Air Force One
Madrid
Amhecatt
Walter Annenberg
Joe Roberts Dies at 65 with Rites Set for Monday
Joe A. Roberts, 65, of 1031 Lakeview Rd., died at Audrain Hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services are 3:30 p.m. Monday at Arnold funeral home with Rev. Marvin Jones officiating. burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Born May 1, 1905 in Centralia, he married Myrtle Morris in 1945. He farmed in Molino, ran a late 40s store, retired in 1960, moved to Mexico in 1966, and belonged to Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Molino. Survived by Myrtle, a daughter in Springfield, three brothers and a sister. several predeceased. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday, with family present 7–9 p.m.
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Joe A. Roberts
Lakeview Rd
Audrain
Arnold Funeral Home
Marvin Jones
Friendship Baptist
Elmwood Cemetery
Centralia
Roberts
Calvin
Gertrude Reams Roberts
Myrtle M. Morris
Molino
Mexico
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
John Haddon
Springfield
Harold L. Roberts
Fists Fly At Heathrow As Jumbo Jet Delays New York
At Heathrow Airport American passengers clashed after a Pan American World Airways 747 bound for New York was canceled due to engine trouble. Fists flew and papers were scattered as travelers argued with staff, before a British loudspeaker quipped about entering them for the world heavyweight championship if they could wait.
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Heathrow
Pan American World Airways
New York
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Audrain County
Empire Club
Haskell Holman
Callaway County Central Committee
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City Park
Stuart Symington
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Joseph F. John
Route 5
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Jeff
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Balmoral Castle
Scotland
Royal Air Force Base
Chequers Manor
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