New chaplain Rev Campion joins St Clare with TV mass ties
Rev. Thomas Campion, new chaplain at St. Clare Hospital, is the familiar TV Mass figure to thousands and hails from Janesville. He succeeds Father Robert Platt and continues Apostolate to the Handicapped. Campion, born in Janesville, trained in Wisconsin and Minnesota seminaries, and ordained in 1960, has held roles in Portage Madison and Janesville parishes. He values service to the sick and handicapped and leads taped specials for Channel 3 on Sundays. He also edits Angels Unaware and loves travel, sports, and cycling during on call duties.
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South Vietnamese launch first counterattack in central highlands
South Vietnamese paratroopers assault Chu Pa pass eight miles south of Kontum and 19 miles north of Pleiku as US and Saigon push a crash program to reverse military reverses. 40 NVA killed in initial fighting while convoy sightings signal enemy regrouping for new waves.
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Turkish hijackers surrender in Sofia amid Turkish demand fallout
Four Turkish airplane hijackers gave themselves up to Bulgarian authorities in Sofia as Turkey reportedly refused their demands to release six terrorists, three condemned to death, in Turkey.
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Sofia
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Nixon names Gray as acting FBI chief amid election timing
President Nixon appoints L Patrick Gray III as acting FBI director to avoid a Senate confirmation before the November 7 election. He plans a permanent pick after the vote, minimizing partisan debate.
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Rescue Efforts Press On For 58 Trapped Miners In Sunshine Mine
In Kellogg Idaho rescue teams work underground near a 4600 foot level to reach 58 miners missing after a February fire. Air lines run through shafts as officials cite past safety infractions amid evolving casualty reports.
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Unidentified man shot found in New Berlin creek
In New Berlin a body of an unidentified man shot multiple times was found in a shallow creek by school children stepping off a bus. The victim’s identity and motive remain unknown as authorities investigate.
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Nation bids final farewell to J Edgar Hoover
President Nixon to deliver the eulogy at Hoover funeral in Washington. The 77 year old FBI founder lay in state at the Capitol, with Agnew and top officials invited to the National Presbyterian Church service and private burial in Congressional Cemetery. Networks plan live coverage as a 1200 seat church fills.
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