Thunderbirds pilot killed in Transport 72 crash at Dulles
Maj. Joseph C. Howard, 32, of Ahaskle North Carolina, a Thunderbirds pilot, died after ejecting from his F4E Phantom during the final day of the International Transportation Fair at Dulles International. The jet lost power during a climb, struck trees two miles from the grandstand, and burned. Howard held the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Purple Heart from Southeast Asia service.
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Thunderbirds
Dulles International Airport
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Ahaskle
N.C
Federal Aviation Administration
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Nellis Air Force Base
Nev
Southeast Asia
North Vietnam
Columnist watches daughter graduate at Grove City College
News Staff writer Bill Ruffin profiles columnist Dick West at Grove City College as his daughter, Mrs Lawrence Baillie, graduates. West reflects on a 40 year feature career for The Lighter Side while balancing public life and family.
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Grove City
Jian
Grove City College
Dick West
Lawrence Baillie
West
Miltle
Merkle Mail
Merkle
Tex
Corpus Cinisti
UPL
Mian
Atlanta
Tye
Hard luck columnist riffs on graduation odds and luck
The Lighter Side columnist notes bad breaks while recounting near misses with a White House papers scoop and a Howard Hughes autobiography, then offers a mocked graduation address about youth, responsibility, and the art of plausible explanations. The tone mixes self deprecation with satire on fame, fate, and adult life.
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White House
Jack Anderson
Howard Hughes
Clifford Trving
Apollo flight may be last for long time says Von Braun
Washington reports Dr Wernher von Braun, retiring NASA rocket expert, says the December Apollo flight could be the last for a long time though plans to return to the moon with more advanced equipment and shorter stay may follow in the future.
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Washington
Wernher von Braun
von Braun
Grove City College Holds Record Commencement Exercises
Grove City College awarded 455 degrees at the 2nd Commencement, including 316 BA and 131 BS degrees plus eight Bachelor of Music. Magna Cum Laude honors went to six women and three men. Dr. Charles MacKenzie presided. Dr. John A. Howard delivered the address on “The Golden Chain,” urging kindness as society’s binding force amid modern tensions.
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Grovie City
Grove City College
Charles 5. MacKenzie
William W. Swezey
Thaddeus N. Penar
John A. Howard
American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities
Rockford College
Elis
Israel marks fifth anniversary of war and vows to defend cease-fire lines
United Press International reports Israel observes five years since the Arab Israeli war start and vows to hold the cease-fire lines until a negotiated peace. Foreign Minister Abba Eban urges changes only via negotiated peace, while Arab leaders show little willingness to bargain. Egyptian War Minister Mohammed Sadek calls for another war to regain lost territory.
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United Press International
Israel Today
Hatdh
Oreign
Abba Eban
Tel Aviv
Eban
Mohammed Ahmed Sadek
Israel
Lon Nol Leads Cambodia Election Amid Violence
In Phnom Penh, at least four people were killed including three children as Lon Nol appeared set to win Cambodia’s first presidential election. A 79mm recoilless rifle blast injured youths near Lan Nat’s home, a rocket hit the National Defense Ministry, and a girl soldier was killed with three others wounded. Unofficial returns showed a strong Lon Nol lead as counting progressed.
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Phnom Penh
UPI
Lon Nal
Lan Nat
National Defense Ministry
Shen Kint Eng
Lon Nol
Beasley Assumes Alabama Governorship In Wallace Absence
Lt. Gov. Jere Beasley took over Alabama governor duties after a telegram from the secretary of state, as Gov. George C. Wallace remained in Maryland hospital following a May 15 shooting. Beasley, 36, did not take an oath. Wallace must resume duties when he returns across the state line.
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Ala
Jere Beasley
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Heasley
Mabel Ames
Wallace
Beasley
Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring
Laurel
Southern governors oppose McGovern nomination sparks party rift
Democratic governors from southern and border states urged against George McGovern’s nomination citing defense cuts and a federal minimum income. They criticized the McGovern Commission credential battles as a tactic to assemble 1509 delegates, fearing a Chicago-like confrontation at the convention. Governor Jimmy Carter warned disaster for Southern Democrats if McGovern prevails.
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Houston
UPI
George $. McGovern
McGovern
McGovern Commission
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Chicago
Carter
South
Debate on Kreindienst Nomination Could End Senate Debates
Republicans threaten to file a cloture petition to end Senate debate on Richard G. Kleindienst's nomination as attorney general unless Democrats agree to a final vote by Friday. Senate leaders indicated Kleindienst has enough votes to be confirmed, with debate having started Wednesday.
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UPU
Senate
Richard G. Kreindienst
Hugh Scott
Nixon
Kleindienst
Scott
Golfer killed as lightning strikes at Schenley Park
A Pittsburgh golfer, Frank Spruce, 61, from Brookline, was killed when lightning hit a tree at Schenley Park golf course Sunday. Two others, Clarence Spagnola, 69, of Sharpsburg and Michael Fontana, 50, of Pittsburgh, suffered minor injuries and were treated and released. Storm dropped up to a third of an inch of rain in 26 minutes, causing minor fires and a power failure in suburbs for about an hour.
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UPI
Schenley Park
Frank Spruce
Brookline
Presbyterian University Hospital
Clarence Spagnola
Sharpsburg
Michael Fontana
Preas
Westminster College Grants 426 Degrees at Commencement
President Nixon’s international diplomacy is cited as shaping history as Westminster College honors 426 graduates including 99 master of education recipients. Honorary degrees go to Joe Blatchford and others as Blatchford urges a “revulation of the spirit” and active citizen involvement through government volunteer programs like ACTION and University Year for ACTION.
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New Wilmington
Nixon
Soviet Union
China
Joe Blatchford
Westminster College
Blatchford
America
David J. Rowland
Southminster UP Church
Crestwood
Clyde A. Armstrong
Pittsburgh
Janet Douglas
Floyd Douglas
Brewster Road
New Castle
Samuel E. Ascione
Edinburg
Robert K. Baker
Delaware Ave
Michael E. Bucel
Jackson Ave
Donald J. Fracul
Aiken Road
Sue Anne Knowles
B. Sheridan Ave
Leonard S. Rich
Orchard Way
Sallie Christman
W. Neshannock Ave
Carole Cook
New Castle St
David B. Gray
Michael L. Hall
N. Market St
Blair
Trogner
Gary St. McCaslin
Main St
West Middlesex
Tie
Peace Corps
Volunteers Ln Service To America
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Service Corps of Retired Executives
SCORE
Active Corps of Executives
ACE
Citizens Service Corps
Westminster
Amutica
Action
University Year For Action
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Russia
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Lester Maddox
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