Twisters Sweep Midwest Amid Severe Storms
Severe storms and tornadoes struck Missouri Arkansas Illinois and Arkansas New Jenny Lind Deer Creek and Troy reported injuries and damaged homes power lines and trailers. The storm line moved southeast from Michigan toward Texas with heavy snow warnings in Colorado New Mexico and Wyoming.
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Weekend showers forecast in Ohio with lingering cooler temps
The Weather Bureau predicts showers and thundershowers tonight and tomorrow across Ohio. When not raining it will be cloudy with temperatures remaining high through Sunday. Tonight’s low near 65, Sunday’s high about 80, with lingering showers possibly into Monday before cooler air moves in.
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Cosmonauts Launch Soyuz 6 to Test Welding in Orbit
Two cosmonauts Lt. Col. Georgy Shonin and Valery Kubasov launched aboard Soyuz 6 to test welding metals in weightlessness as part of a potential space platform program. Tass reported the crew feel fine after liftoff and the mission may dock with other ships in coming days.
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Haynsworth nomination gains Senate backing battle
Kentucky Republican Marlon Cook and South Carolina Democrat Ernest Hollings emerge as chief promoters of Judge Clement Haynsworth for the Supreme Court. With two weeks to a likely Senate showdown, Cook complains the White House and Hugh Scott have failed to lead the confirmation effort while opponents circulate criticisms. An AP poll shows 38 oppose, 32 favor, 7 leaning oppose, 1 leaning support, and 22 undecided. Anderson votes against, Cannon also opposes.
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Wealthy Las Vegas man escapes $800000 kidnapping plot
Dean Petersen, 35, was abducted in downtown Las Vegas and driven 450 miles to Reno where he escaped from a trailer after being bound with rope. He ran a quarter mile to safety as police arrested two men, Joe Lischke and William McCoole, in Reno. Petersen’s sister was lured to Reno with threats of the ransom.
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Get In There No. 30 Boosts Pee Wee Team Savings
Westhampton Virginia Pee Wee football coach shouts Get in there No. 30 and the team charges the field. The move to uniform numbers saves 4 dollars per jersey on a 55 shirt order. The coach identifies players by face rather than name.
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Pope Paul opens World Synod vows church not adopt secular government
Pope Paul VI opened the second world synod of bishops in the Sistine Chapel, saying the church must not adopt the appearances or norms of secular governments. He warned against democratic excesses and totalitarian forms and urged governance reflecting the church's divine founder.
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Hershey to Leave Selective Service Chief Role in Feb
White House announced Lt. Gen. Lewis Hershey will be reassigned as adviser on manpower mobilization and will relinquish his duties as director of Selective Service on February 16. His successor, likely a civilian, will be deputy director and learn the ropes from Hershey. President Nixon plans a shift toward a youngest first draft system and all volunteer force goals.
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Woman Arrives Late Sets New Party Fashion Trend
The latest party fashion centers on the arriving woman who becomes the talk of the event. Her timing and style influence social scenes and set a playful trend for hosts and guests.
Soviet Union urges UN world security plan and broad review
Soviet Ambassador Jacob A Malik asked the General Assembly to adopt a Kremlin plan to bolster world security and to send it to governments worldwide. He urged a broad review by the 15 member Security Council after the assembly ends its session and hinted at including nonmember China in the survey.
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