Earthquake Centered in Illinois Shakes Wide U S Area
A strong quake centered in Southern Illinois rattled more than a third of the nation on Saturday. The 5.5 magnitude event was felt across at least 20 states from Minnesota to Georgia with no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. The epicenter lay about 120 miles east of St Louis near the Indiana line, initially thought to be New Madrid.
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Quake of Sub-6 Magnitude Threatens Dense City Area
A quake registering below six rattled a broad, populated region causing damage and prompting concern from officials. Von Hake notes the extensive impact on urban infrastructure and housing stock across the affected zone.
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Tremor Puzzles Middletown Residents Across City
A midafternoon tremor shook Middletown and surrounding areas around 12 05 pm lasting about 30 seconds. Buildings and homes swayed with reports of cracking windows and falling objects. Authorities noted light damage and no serious injuries across Ohio cities including Cincinnati and Columbus.
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Father and Son Held In Anti Nixon Plot
In Brooklyn, Ahmed Rageh Namer and his son Abdo Ahmed Namer were arrested on a state conspiracy to murder charge with criminal solicitation and weapon possession. Police found an Army rifle and a carbine, 24 shells, two switchblades, and a carving knife in their East New York apartment. The elder Namer, a Yemeni immigrant, and his son, 20, face charges after an anonymous tip prompted the weekend arrest following an afternoon investigation.
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Cold Sky With Snow Flurries Forecast For Monday
The forecast calls for snow flurries and cold temperatures with a chance of light snow tonight and Monday. Today’s high is expected in the low 40s as conditions stay cloudy and cold.
Psychiatrists Urged to Spend Time With Children Sparks Debate
A provocative statement argues that psychiatrists advising parents to invest more time with kids are mainly seeking increased business, fueling a dispute over motives and ethics in child care guidance.
Cavalry Division Shifts To Cambodian Border Front
The 1st Air Cavalry Division, an 18000 man unit renowned for mobility, has moved from the north to positions 50 to 70 miles northwest of Saigon to pressure estimated 15000 to 20000 enemy troops along invasion routes. It has begun action, with 109 NVA killed, six U.S. KIA and 40 WIA reported. The division is not yet fully operational, awaiting 300 helicopters for rapid deployment in Tay Ninh Binh Long and Phuoc Long areas. General Abrams ordered the move citing reduced threat along the DMZ.
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Abrams Orders 1st Air Cavalry South for Viet War Push
Military officials say General Abrams plans to drive the North Vietnamese from three provinces and defeat Viet Cong guerrillas. Intelligence cites 15,000 to 20,000 enemy in Cambodia or the three provinces. U S B52s have bombed bases on this side of the Cambodian border, with 1,500 tons dropped in 24 hours and 759 more tons Friday night and Saturday.
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Maska Finally Goes To Nixon In Alaska Vote
Alaska's 3 electoral votes went to Richard M. Nixon as dozens of precincts reported Sat urday. Unofficial totals from 391 of 406 precincts and most absentee ballots gave Nixon 36 528, Humphrey 34 501, Wallace 9 887. Full official canvass due next week.
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U.S. Pressure Rises as Saigon Defies Washington in Paris Talks
In Saigon the regime shows surprising public backing by defying U.S. demands, risking erosion of Thieu's support as Washington pressures a halt to North Vietnam attacks. Critics say Thieu acts as a tough negotiator while some diplomats doubt his loyalty to Washington.
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Astronaut Predicts U S Will Win Moon Race
NASA astronaut Walter Cunningham, part of a 1 day earth orbit team, says the United States will beat the Soviet Union to the moon. He spoke after receiving Navy wings from General Leonard Chapman at Marine Corps headquarters. Cunningham notes Soviet officials deny a race, but he believes they are pushing hard to reach the moon first.
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Ohio official canvass expected by December 2
Secretary of State Ted W. Brown said he hoped the official Ohio vote canvass would be completed by December 2. Six county boards of elections have already sent voting abstracts to his office: Brown, Madison, Monroe, Union, Washington and Wyandot.
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Nixon plans for Agnew office amid transition to new administration
President elect Nixon outlines a special office for Spiro Agnew near his own, with no independent vice presidential staff. He would seek Johnson's approval for overseas action and may send representatives abroad before January 20. Nixon conferred with Agnew and discussed Vietnam peace talks and Lodge’s role as consultant.
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Yemen Faces Civil War After Monarchies Fall
Yemen, a predominantly Arab nation on the Red Sea, is torn by a six year civil war. Republican forces backed by the Soviet Union fight Royalists supported by Saudi Arabia. The republic toppled the monarchy in September 1962.
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Morse Likely to Seek Recount in Oregon Senate Race
Senator Wayne L. Morse in Eugene says he will probably request a recount after the official canvass around December 5 if he remains behind in his bid for a fifth term. Morse spoke at his home after Packwood claimed victory, stating he could not let the result stand without challenge.
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