Nation Celebrates Fourth of July With Fireworks and Shows
The nation marks its 196th birthday with a four day weekend of parades fireworks and picnics. Bob Hope Anita Bryant Nancy Wilson and Mickey Mantle headlined the Oklahoma City Stars and Stripes Show with free tickets requiring red white and blue dress. President Nixon planned a quiet White House holiday. In Falls City a camping trip tragedy left six dead among mentally retarded youths and a counselor. A BYOL concert by the American Wind Symphony occurred in Pittsburgh amid Tropical Storm Agnes recovery. Free NY theater event offered A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
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Nine arrested in Cuba overthrow plot and munitions ring
Federal agents arrested nine in a plot to smuggle C four plastic explosives from the United States to Mexico for shipment toward a foreign overthrow. Nearly seven tons of plastic explosives were seized from a D4 transport plane in Shreveport Louisiana. The case names Murray Kessler and Adler Seal among defendants and involves a man known as Carlos Diaz in New York City.
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Record Heat Hits Blythe 117 Degrees in California
The National Weather Service reported the day’s high of 117 degrees at Blythe California, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Casper Wyoming recorded a nightly low of 33 degrees.
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South Viet Nam Marines Press On Toward Quang Tri City
South Vietnamese marines aided by U S fighter bombers pushed toward Quang Tri City as North Vietnamese troops retreated in small groups. U S B 52s conducted 13 missions near Quang Tri while anti personnel cluster bombs hit retreating forces. Five marines were killed and 17 wounded as fighting along the eastern flank continued. Nearly 70 shells struck Hue, killing 12 civilians and wounding 53.
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Grandmother of Monroe Rehabil Kinsman Dies at 111
Farr Jackson recalls his grandmother Mrs. Laura Jackson who died at 111. A Mount Pleasant Community West Monroe resident she told children tales of brush arbor church dinners Indian relics dams and crossing a dry Ouachita River bed.
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U.S. Withdrawal Deadlines Missed By One Day In Vietnam
Spokesmen said the United States beat Nixon’s June 30 troop target by one day as U S forces in South Vietnam dropped to about 48 000. Transfers to Thailand counted toward the reduction while air and naval units remained in the region.
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Truman Hospitalized After Digestive Ailment
Former President Harry S. Truman remained in satisfactory condition after a renewed digestive illness hospitalization in Kansas City. Doctors reported he slept poorly but was awake for radiologic tests and able to eat light meals, with plans for further blood tests and a Tuesday update.
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Repeal Proposal On Property Tax Assessing Stalled
Baton Rouge Senate Finance Committee stalls constitutional amendment to repeal listing property at actual cash value. House proposal deferred while lawmakers push tax questions to a special session set for Aug 20. Gov Edwards aims to reevaluate the property tax relief fund after a federal court ruling.
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Thunderstorms Possible Over Twin Cities Fourth of July
Weather forecast warns some flashes may be lightning as thunderstorms could roll across the Twin Cities area. Highs in the mid 90s with tonight's lows in the mid 70s, rain chances 30 percent today, 30 tonight, and 40 Tuesday. outlook through Friday shows mainly afternoon and evening thundershowers, partly cloudy and warm.
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Six Day Week Aim Shapes Congress Return
Congress shows a push toward a six day work week when it reconvenes after the Democratic National Convention. Senator Byrd urges tight sessions July 17 to August 18 to complete welfare foreign aid defense minimum wage and arms control measures. House and Senate face rules on busing debt limit and a major water pollution bill with gun control and poverty proposals in play.
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Arab Guerrillas May Shift Bases From Lebanon
United Press International reports that Arab guerrillas may relocate from Lebanon after a Ma Ariv mediated agreement with Beirut. The militants, long based in southern Lebanon attacking Israel, might establish new headquarters in southern Syria near the Golan Heights. Israeli sources claim movement unnecessary as they claim freedom to operate in Lebanon with 1000 plus guerrillas in Syria under government control.
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Winnfield Man Dies In Collision Driver Charged
Winnfield resident Ples Evans was killed in a US 4 West bridge collision about 11 30 p m Sunday. James Willard Lang 44 of Atlanta was charged with negligent homicide driving while intoxicated and no license. Lang remained jailed as Evans body was taken to Southern Funeral Home.
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Today's Chuckle The Modern Marriage Reason
The item notes a humorous take on why men marry in modern times citing affordability of dating and outings as a factor. It reflects a light editorial voice about social norms without naming individuals or places.
Chichester Ends Solo Voyage in Triumph and Trials
Sir Francis Chichester returns to Plymouth aboard Gipsy Moth V after a solo attempt in the Transatlantic race ended by illness and near exhaustion. He sailed June 18 from Plymouth, turned back June 24 near the Azores, aided by Giles Chichester and a British naval party. He spoke from his log of a brutal night spent battling sickness and fatigue before reaching home.
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House Rejects Senate Amendments on Police Retirement Plan
Louisiana House rejected Senate amendments to a bill creating a statewide police retirement system. The 45-50 vote to concur faced concerns over funding costs estimated between 12 and 111 million dollars, with critics calling it inflationary and harmful to communities. Proponents argued costs would be offset by insurance premium adjustments, affecting about 7,500 municipal officers.
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Louisiana House Approves Resolution to Recover Funds
Louisiana lawmakers back a measure urging action to recover commissions paid to Parrett Produce Co for marketing State agricultural products. The auditor cited 19 000 paid to Janos Parrett during the year ended June 30 1968 as subsidies not matching services.
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