Ex Governor Battle dies at 81 in Virginia
Former Virginia governor John Stewart Battle died at 81 in Charlottesville after a five month illness from a massive stroke. His term revived attention during the Martinsville Seven case where his decision not to intervene led to four executions. He later held a pivotal role at the 1952 Democratic National Convention and then retired from public life.
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John Stewart Battle
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Trooper Drowns In Kentucky River
In FRANKFORT Kentucky State trooper James McNeeley 37 of Frankfort and Boating Officer David Child 39 died when their boat capsized during a river search for two Louisville canoeists believed missing but later found safe. The tragedy occurred Saturday on the Kentucky River during a DPS pursuit.
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Kentucky
Department of Public Safety
Louisville
James McNeeley
Frankfort
David Child
Humphrey Maintains Lead In Gallup Poll
The Gallup Poll shows Hubert H. Humphrey with 31 percent of 650 Democratic voters sampled nationwide, ahead of Muskie at 22 and Wallace at 17 after Wisconsin primary results. McGovern and Lindsay each at 5, Jackson 4, McCarthy and Chisholm 4, Mills 1. Humphrey campaigned in Columbus where he criticized price controls while buttons bearing his image sold for a dollar.
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Maine
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Alabama
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South Dakota
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New York
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Eugene J.mccarthy
Shirley Chisholm
Wilbur D. Mills
Arkansas
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Council of Machinists
McGovern
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Kid Finds $155 in Pants at Rummage Sale
SANTA CRUZ California AP nine year old Shawn Ritter bought pants for a dime at an Animal Welfare Association rummage sale. A bulge in the pocket revealed a roll of $155. He turned it over to the sheriff and will be allowed to keep it if unclaimed after six months. Also noted is a nearly $15,000 campaign fund at a private cocktail event attended by about five people.
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Santa Cruz
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Shawn Ritter
Animal Welfare Association
Shawn
Sheriff's Office
Crime Fund Program Blamed for Waste and Wasteful Use
Washington AP report details the LEAA block grant program as riddled with inefficiency waste and mismanagement The House subcommittee found less than a quarter of action grants used to fight crime with vast funds idle in banks The study cites political meddling excessive consultant fees and improper bidding as key flaws and notes lack of standards to measure effectiveness
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Donald M. Rothberg
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House
United States
Legal and Monetary Affairs
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Associated Press
Government Operations
LEAA
Alabama
Florida
Soviet Iraq sign friendship treaty
BEIRUT AP The Soviet Union extended influence in the Arab world by signing a treaty of friendship and cooperation with Iraq. The pact commits both nations to work for world peace, expand trade, and broaden economic and technological cooperation in fields such as petroleum and maritime transport.
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