Blizzard Strands Hundreds as Freezing Rain Hits Several States
A blizzard and cold wave sweep the Rockies causing hundreds of motorists stranded along Interstate 80 in Wyoming. Subzero readings occur in Montana as freezing rain and snow press into the Great Plains. Weather services warn of continued road hazards while a broader cold spell grips the Northwest and Midwest.
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Rocky Mountains
Wyoming
Montana
Great Plains
Little America
Wyo
Rawlins
Wyoming Highway Patrol
Laramie
Utah
Cut Bank
Bulle
Great Falls
Reno
Nev
Boise
Idaho
Palmdale
Calif
Spokane
Wash
Dakotas
National Weather Service
Arizona
Central Plains
Plains
Lake Superior
Nebraska
Kansas
Pacific Northwest
Red China to Send Delegation to United Nations
The People's Republic of China notified U.N. Secretary General U Thant that it will send a delegation to attend the 26th session of the General Assembly. Chi Peng-fei said the delegation's names would be sent later after the October General Assembly vote expelling the Nationalist Chinese delegation.
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United Nations, N.Y
Red China
United Nations
U.N
U Thant
Chi Peng-fei
People’s Republic of China
Chi
General Assembly
Peking
General Assembly of the
Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa
Nicaragua
Sevilla-Sacasa
Korea
North Korea
South Korea
Argentina
Thant
South Africa
South-West Africa
Soviet Union
Blount resigns as postmaster general eyes Senate bid
Winton M Blount told President Nixon he is resigning as post master general clearing the way for a possible Alabama Senate run. He will decide after year end based on broad support while noting the postal service reform is underway and he will pursue public service in some form.
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Washington
Winton M. Blount
Nixon
Alabama
Senate
White House
Blount
John J. Sparkman
Ronald L. Ziegler
Post Office
U.S. Postal Service
Ziegler
Blont
Postal Service
Board of Governors
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Finch Is Freed After 12 Years in California Prison
Dr. R Bernard Finch, a physician from the Los Angeles area, is released from state custody in Chino nearly 12 years after his arrest for the murder of his socialite wife Barbara. He left in a car driven by his father with a dark haired woman companion.
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Chino
Calif
R. Bernard Finch
Finch
Raymond Finch
California Institution
Statistical
Los Angeles
Barbara
River Stage Flood Update From Camden Monroe
River stages rise with Camden at 463.8 and Monroe at 40 as flood conditions shift. Unlisted factors indicate changing water levels and potential impact on nearby areas.
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Camden
Monroe
Fort Worth Sniper Kills Officer at Electric Circus
A gunman atop a building opened fire on police outside the Electric Circus in Fort Worth injuring one officer and killing another. The shooting followed an earlier disturbance at the club tied to a dice game. a security guard exchanged shots with a man carrying a rifle. Debra Brooks and Kenneth Wayne Harris were wounded in the earlier incident. Police dispersed a crowd of 300 to 400 as investigations continued.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Electric Circus
E. M. Belcher
Ronald G. Turner
Kenneth Wayne Harris
Debra Brooks
M. R. Church
Twin Cities Chit Chat: Schallo Brothers Team Up in Pittsburg
Frank Schallo, formerly with News-Star-World in Monroe, reunites with brother Martin Schallo in Pittsburg Kansas for contracting and home improvement work. Martin, also Pittsburg mayor, and Frank had not worked together in years. Miss Johnie Miller of Monroe is listed for a hospital stay at St Francis Hospital with Monroe Police Department coworkers sending well wishes.
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Frank Schallo
Monroe
Martin Schallo
Pittsburg
Kansas
Schallo
News-Star — World
Martin Schalle
Johnie Miller
Plum St
St. Francis Hospital
Monroe Police Department
Tito Addresses Capital Newsmen
President Tito of Yugoslavia defended an independent path and the special character of Yugoslav socialism in a National Press Club speech, saying Yugoslavia follows its own road and refuses to be an object in international relations. He stressed the specific character of their road and firm resolve to persevere.
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Washington
Tito
Yugoslavia
National Press Club
Turn Back The Hands Of Time By Mike Parkerson
The article discusses the semi annual clock change with guidance on turning clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday. It notes public curiosity and debates, recalls spring forward, and advises to adjust all timepieces to resume correct time.
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Mike Parkerson
Texas
Senate Backs Greece Arms Aid Amid Budget Debate
The Senate voted 49 to 31 to strike a House restriction on Greece arms aid, allowing continuation at last year’s level within the foreign aid bill. Supporters call Greece key to Western Europe security. opponents warn of junta concerns. Earlier, the Senate urged reduced U.N. funding amid China seating disputes.
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James B. Allen
D-Ala
Nixon
Greece
Allen
Europe
United States
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
Armed Services Committee
Sen
Claiborne Pell
D-R.i
Congress
Vance Hartke
D-Ind
Senate
U.N
China
U.S
The
World Organization
Six Leaving Jobs After Probe Of Falsified Records
Louisiana Insurance Rating Commission investigators resigning or fired after probe into falsified work records. James Anderson confirms several resignations and firings. others under investigation. Names include Hodges, Ruiz, Whitener. Booker and Jumonville resignations processing. Otis Passman and Wilmer Baudin under investigation. Civil service probe followed auditor's report.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Insurance’ Rating Commission
James Anderson
New Orleans
Anderson
James A. Hodges
Jena
Horace Ruiz
Ralph Whitener
Shreveport
Earl Watts
James Booker
Marksville
Lillian D. Jumonville
Otis Passman
Louisiana
Otto Passman
Wilmer Baudin
Abbeville
Dudley LeBlanc
Civil Service
Legislative Auditor
Continued Warmth Across Northeast Louisiana This Weekend
The forecast shows continued warm conditions for Northeast Louisiana with possible showers or thundershowers late tonight or Saturday. Highs in the mid 80s, lows near 64 to 68, and southeasterly winds at 8 to 16 mph. Relative humidity stays above 60 percent, dipping toward 50 percent today, staying above 60 percent Saturday. Dew points in the upper 50s to low 60s today, rising to the upper 60s on Saturday. The Monroe Municipal Airport logged a high of 90 and a low of 56 with no precipitation reported.
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Louisiana
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Decorations Ready for Event at Michael’s Home
Front yard decorations prepared for the event at Michael’s residence as photographed by Kenneth Purcell.
U S Hearing Initiated to Expel Cuban Sugar Hands
In New Orleans a government hearing opened to expel 22 Cuban sugar cane experts who arrived without visas. The hearing at the Naval Air Station was held privately after Cubans sought a Czechoslovak embassy rep. Officials say the group will depart for Cuba after the sugar conference dispute is resolved.
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New Orleans
State Department
U.S. Naval Air Station
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Washington
Naval Air Station
Cuba
Plans Advance for Five Megaton Alaska Nuclear Blast
The Justice Department will not appeal a ruling allowing a U.S. District Court judge access to reports cited by conservationists as evidence the planned five megaton underground blast on an Alaskan island is unsafe. President Nixon authorized the explosion and seven conservation groups seek to halt it.
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Washington
Alaskan
Justice Department
U.S. District Court
Man
U.S. Court of Appeals
George L. Han
Hart
Nixon
Atomic Energy Commission
Court Upholds Pupil’s Right To Have Long Hair
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that high school pupil Steven Bishop’s right to wear long hair is protected by the Constitution. The decision faulted school dress codes as biased and noted Bishop’s 1970 suspension for refusing to cut his hair at St. Charles High School.
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ST. Louis, Mo
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Steven Bishop
Bishop
St. Charles High School
Remembering Old Baseball Showers at Home
A nostalgic note recalls players showered at home in earlier baseball days rather than on television. The piece reflects on the shift in sports culture and media coverage.
Nurses In Texas Say Goodbye To Hypo The Hospital Dog
In Amarillo Texas the hospital dog Hypo the honey colored collie faced removal after his owner died and the 72 hour hold loomed. Nurses raised funds for a dog tag while officials explained the hospital cannot assume ownership if injury occurs. Mr and Mrs J C Wilhite won initial adoption bids and will take Hypo today as the community followed the scene.
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Amarillo
Tex
Northwest Texas Hospital
Hypo
Hype
Amarillo News and
Globe Times
L. Ray Wahue
F. S. Walters
Merrill Buckles
Animal Shelter
Walters
J.C. Wilhite
Federal Raiders Seize Weapons Cache In Chicago
Federal agents raided a Berwyn flower shop uncovering a large cache of weapons and explosives including six machine guns bazookas anti tank mines a missile warhead and multiple rifles. Proprietor Clare Wyna Tek was arrested on illegal firearms charges as authorities continue inventory and detonation plans at Ft Sheridan.
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Chicago
Federalagents
Clare
Treasury Department
Berwyn
Clare Wyna- Tek
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division
U.S. Army
Ft. Sheridan
Mini bike for sale with 312 HP and helmet
Four month old mini bike in excellent condition listed for 75 dollars for the helmet. Contact 329-2836 after 5 PM to inquire. Sold through a want ad.
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Charles Martin
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Popenoe
van Dellen
Shelter
Buckles
Wilhite
News-Star—World
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