Two Americans say they witnessed executions in Chile
Adam Garrett-Schesch and his wife Patricia reported in Miami that they were held for a week in a Santiago stadium after Chile’s coup and saw 400 to 500 executions, one man shot in the stadium. The military junta rejected the claim as baseless.
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United States
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Junta searches in Santiago target Allende officials
In midtown Santiago the army blocked 10 blocks while scouring for illegal arms and supporters of the late President Salvador Allende. The two most wanted figures were Luis Corvalan and Carlos Altamirano, who disappeared after the 1973 coup. The regime also claimed to curb inflation amid a government price framework and promised to open to foreign capital.
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Martha Mitchell pleads for John to return home on NBC
Martha Mitchell says she feels mentally tortured and abandoned and wants her husband back amid Watergate fallout and an ongoing obstruction of justice probe. She describes a tense separation, a clothing incident, and denial of any mental illness while defending her dignity and public image.
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History Highlights Across American And World Events
On this date in 1789 George Washington named John Jay first chief justice as the U S Supreme Court formed. Other notes include Louis XIV declaring war in 1688 and Benedict Arnold’s escape in 1780.
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Odrinex Weight Loss Plan Ad
An advertisement claims the Odrinex Plan helps shed fat without dieting or exercise. It touts 14 years of use and a money back guarantee from a broad retailer network.
Stanek sextuplets health improves in Denver hospital
Five surviving Stanek sextuplets show steady health gains as they enter their second week at Colorado General Hospital. John and Jeffrey in good condition, Catherine and Steven satisfactory, Nathan still in care. Respirators ended for all except Nathan. feeding by breast milk continues.
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Jeffrey
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Steven
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James Strain
Colorado General Hospital
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Couple die in camper in carbon monoxide tragedy
An elderly Ohio couple, Clarence G. Moore 72 and Mary Elizabeth 62, were found dead in a camper bus in Vanceburg, Kentucky. Hospital tests attributed the deaths to carbon monoxide from a leaking gas refrigerator. The Moores were in town to attend a brother’s funeral. their son discovered them.
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Mansfield
Ohio
Lewis County
Paul Jordan
Clarence G. Moore
Mary Elizabeth
Moores
Moore
Norman Moore
Illness sweeps Columbus Coated Fabrics plant workers
Union leader says 73 workers including four foremen show nerve weakness at Columbus Coated Fabrics. Board officials cite a chemical used in dyeing cloth as the likely cause, now discontinued, as Corwin Smith urges tests for affected employees.
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The
Textile Workers of America
Smith
Delta Queen Fails To Race Belle Of Louisville In Ohio River Event
In Cincinnati the Delta Queen defaulted to the Belle of Louisville after a broken monkey rudder cable halted the Queen near Aurora Indiana. More than 300 ticket holders received passes for a Belle ride as refunds offered. Local spectators were angered by the cancellation.
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Greene Lines Steamers Inc
Belle of
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Aurora
Ind
Ohio River
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