Augusta Riot Kills Six as National Guard Quells Violence
Racial violence erupts in Augusta Georgia after the beating death of 16 year old Charles Oatman. Governor Maddox orders more than 240 guardsmen and 140 state troopers. About 63 wounded and 50 plus fires reported amid curfew and barricades in a largely Negro district. Police and jail officials report multiple arrests as unrest subsides.
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Augusta
Georgia
National
Lester Maddox
Savannah
Maddox
Millard Beckum
Beckum
Talmadge Memorial and University
Charles Oatman
E. R. Atkins
Sammy Lee Parks
Oatman
Middletown Forecast: Partly Cloudy With Scattered Thunderstorms
The Middletown area expects partly cloudy skies with little temperature change through Wednesday and a chance of thundershowers mainly in the afternoon and evening. Highs in the 70s to low 80s, nights in the upper 50s to low 60s. A trace of rain totaling about .21 inch fell recently.
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Middletown
Firebomb Damage at OU Nelson Hall Cafeteria
A firebomb damaged the new Nelson Hall cafeteria at Ohio University Athens campus causing about 100000 dollars in damage plus 20000 dollars to light fixtures. The fire marshal's office investigates. Fire struck a dormitory under construction about 20 minutes earlier.
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Associated Press
Ohio University
Nelson Hall
Athens
Rioting Costs Ohio Universities and City Over 500000
Ohio State University student riots cost Columbus and the state over 500000 as 1100 National Guardsmen were called for seven days. City overtime, repairs, and incidentals add about 250000, with 200000 for guard salaries. In Columbus, Nelson Hall blaze caused 2000 damage and is believed arson.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
J. E. P. McCann
Ohio Adjutant General
Joseph C. Houston
Utes
Nelson Hall
Chubb
Freinese
Southeast Asia
Kent State
Ohio State
Miami
University of Cincinnati
Ashland College
Robert White
National Guard
Majority Alliance
23 Die In Lubbock Tornado Disaster
A nighttime tornado in Lubbock Texas left eight miles of destruction with 23 known dead and many injured. Police feared more bodies under debris as damage hit downtown and surrounding areas. Electrical power failed and Red Cross stepped up rescue and shelter efforts while officials planned evacuations to neighboring cities.
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Lubbock, Tex
A. W. Voight
American Red Cross
Lubbock
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
James Granberry
Texas
Blackmun Nomination Clears Senate With No Opposition
President Nixon’s nominee Harry A Blackmun faced almost no opposition as the Senate advanced his Supreme Court selection. The Judiciary Committee approved 17 to 0 after a brief hearing with no witnesses opposed, as allies cited his record and friendship with Chief Justice Burger.
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Washington
Harry A. Blacksman
Supreme Court
Senate
Nixon
Clement F. Haynsworth
Greenville
S.C
G. Harrold Carswell
Talahassee
Fla
Haynsworth
Carswell
Blackmun
U.S. Court of Appeals
Warren E. Burger
Cambodia
Senate Judiciary Committee
Allied Forces Move To Cut Red Supply Lines On Coast
Allied gunboats and air units push operations along a 100 mile Cambodian coast to disrupt enemy supplies. Vietnam authorities report a blockade extending from the South Vietnamese border to Sihanoukville.
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Red
U.S. Command
U.S. Navy
7Th Fleet
Gulf of Tonkin
North Vietnam
Nguyen Cao Ky
South Vietnam
Neak Luong
Sihanoukville
Oberlin policemen resign after Friday disturbance
Four of Oberlin's 12 police officers quit citing harassment complaints after a confrontation with about 300 youths at a Christ Episcopal Church Parish House. Patrolman Wickham among those called to the scene. others injured included Sgt Barrow and Chief Ferber. No arrests were made.
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Oberlin, Ohio
Oberlin
Edward C. Smith
Larry Wickham
Christ Episcopal Church
Eugene Barrow
Robert K. Ferber
Israeli Forces Enter Lebanon In Major Invasion
Israeli tanks and planes moved into Lebanon leading a large assault against guerrilla bases. Syria sent jets and tanks in support with three Syrian planes reportedly shot down. A Lebanese official said one Israeli craft was downed by ground fire as the incursion reached eight hours. Reports describe heavy fighting near the Hasbani River and Arkoub region with Lebanese positions under heavy artillery and air assault.
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Lebanon
Syria
Israel
Beirut
Rashaya
Khraibe
Hasbaya
el Saiqa Sabotage Organization
Hasbani River
Mt. Hermon
Golan Heights
Arkoub
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