Doctor killed in plane crash divides widows in Erie
Two women claim to be the widow of Dr. Darrell Shipley, Tennessee medical examiner, who died in a plane crash near Erie while commuting monthly from Clarksville. An Orphans Court hearing in Erie was set to determine widow status amid court filings, bank trust, and multiple marriages.
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Erie, Pa
Tennessee
Erie County
Orphans Court
Darrell Raymond Shipley
Montgomery County
Tenn
Erie International Airport
Bobbie Sue Shipley
Clarksville
Joanne Coles Shipley
Erie
James Dwyer
Joanne Shipley
Shipley
Federal Aviation Administration
Dwyer
Nashville, Tenn
ABA re-examines Carswell approval for Supreme Court
The American Bar Association Federal Judiciary Committee reviews its endorsement of Judge G Harrold Carswell for the Supreme Court. Bar leaders say the re-examination does not imply withdrawal or unease about the prior judgment that he is qualified.
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ABA
Carswell
Atlanta, Ga
American Bar Association
Federal Judiciary Committee
G. Harrold Carswell
U.S. Supreme Court
Bernard G. Segal
Young Opposes Confirmation of Carswell
Senator Warren G. Magnuson and Stephen M. Young joined opposition to the Carswell nomination for a Tallahassee federal seat. The Judiciary Committee approved the nomination 13 to 4, while debate on Senate action remains unsettled. The bar association also discussed Chicago riot trial conduct and judge Hoffman’s conduct.
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Warren G. Magnuson
Washington
Stephen M. Young
Ohio
Tallahassee, Fla
Carswell
Clement F. Haynsworth
Senate
Haynsworth
Magnuson
Nixon
U.S. Supreme Court
Young
Senate Judiciary Committee
Dean Lewis H. Pollak
Yale Law School
The
Bar Association
Individual Rights
Chicago
Jerome J. Shestack
Philadelphia
Julius J. Hoffman
Blind taxpayers guide others from IRS call centers
The IRS employs 31 blind workers nationwide at major offices answering tax questions as part of a 1300-strong taxpayer service staff. They use abaci and Braille materials, wear headsets, and aim to expand to 75 to 100 telephone posts. The program has no recorded failures and emphasizes independence. Braille tax booklets are available free from the Library of Congress.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Taxpayer Service
IRS
Nicholas Williams
Larry Greco
Greco
Library of Congress
Plain of Jars falls to North Vietnamese offensive
Six thousand North Vietnamese troops captured the Plain of Jars near Xieng Khouang after a 10 day push. Laotian forces withdrew under fire with heavy losses. U S air support from bases in Thailand aided ground troops during the retreat. The capture threatens Long Cheng and nearby towns as government positions collapse.
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Vientiane
Laos
Plain of Jars
Xieng Khouang
Vang Pao
van Pao
Long Cheng
Sam Thong
Muong Soui
Saigon
Thailand
Volunteer Army Plan Submitted To Nixon
A special commission led by Thomas S. Gates Jr. presents options for shifting to an all volunteer force to President Nixon. Proposals show costs up to 4 billion dollars yearly, seeking pay boosts for lowest ranks and a force of 2.2 to 3 million with 3.3 million currently. CBS cites July 1971 as target for volunteers, amid skepticism that the plan can be cheap.
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Washington
Nixon
Pentagon
U.S
United States
Vietnam
Defense
Thomas S. Gates Jr
CBS
Infant Girl Disappears and Is Found After 32 Hours
Four month old Shawn McLeroy with epilepsy was found safe in a wooded area near Ozark after a 32 hour disappearance. A typewritten note located in the parents mailbox pointed to the infant’s location. authorities had few leads. The baby was in good condition and received medical evaluation at Ft. Rucker.
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Ozark
Ala
Shawn McLeroy
Ozark City Limits
McLeroys
Dennis McLeroy
Dale County Hospital
Ft. Rucker
McLeroy
Warmer Weekend Forecast For Southwestern Ohio
Fair and warmer weather is forecast for southwestern Ohio. The low tonight will be in the 20s with highs near 50 on Sunday. Monday outlook calls for even warmer but cloudy conditions.
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Ohio
Agnew Attacks Democrats Over Left Wing Tactics
Vice President Spiro Agnew told 8,000 at a Republican fund‑raiser in St. Paul that the Democratic party tolerates left wing extremism and ignores rank and file wishes. He accused leaders of a schizophernic convulsion and was interrupted by protesters including a Viet Cong flag bearer.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Spiro T. Agnew
Democratic Party
Agdew
Agnew
St. Paul Auditorium
Chicago Five Given Five Years In Riot Case
Judge Julius J. Hoffman sentenced David Dellinger, Jerry Rubin, Abbie Hoffman, Thomas Hayden, and Rennard Davis to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine for crossing state lines to incite rioting during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The terms run concurrent with prior contempt sentences. defendants pay trial costs. The sentences, the maximum under the anti riot law, total penalties without jury fees noted.
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Chicago
Julius J. Hoffman
U.S
David T. Dellinger
Jerry C. Rubin
Abbott H
Abbie’ Hoffman
Thomas E. Hayden
Rennard C. ‘Rennie’ Davis
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Joanne
Memorial Hospital
Judiciary Committee
Lawrence E. Walsh
New York City
Milton Anderson
Baltimore
Miles
James E. Porterfield
Athens, Ga
Democrats
Sehizo
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