Nuclear powered Soviet subs prowl near U S waters
UPI reports the Soviet Union now maintains nuclear powered missile submarines on station in both the Atlantic and Pacific. The fleet could reach U S coastal launch areas in two to three days and could counter U S Polaris subs. Experts warn of a shifted strategic balance and a costly U S anti submarine program.
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Washington
UPI
Soviet Union
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
U.S
United Press International
Europe
Mediterranean
Cuba
Soviets
Russia
Ugandan Earthquake Kills Over 100 in Western Uganda
Police helicopters moved doctors and supplies into western Uganda after a powerful earthquake near Lake Albert. The tremor struck Sunday morning with long aftershocks lasting four hours and registered 7.7 on European seismographs. Authorities report more than 100 dead and many injured in a seismically active border region between Uganda and the Congo.
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Kampala
Uganda
Soviet Union
Lake Albert
Congo
Recovery of bomb halted by rough seas
Recovery of the missing American H-bomb off Palomares Spain was postponed due to high winds and rough seas delaying underwater lifting operations. Navy crews, with the 6th Fleet on standby, had faced prior mechanical issues and electrical troubles aboard research craft as they sought to recover the weapon resting 2,500 feet down on an underwater ridge.
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Palomares
Spain
UPS
U.S. Navy
Mediterranean Sea
Navy
6Th Fleet
Aluminaut
Rusk says U S ready for Red China talks on Vietnam
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told a TV audience the United States is ready at any time for discussions with Red China on peace in Vietnam. He noted 129 meetings with Chinese officials in Warsaw but lamented the lack of response from Peking as Washington presses for a negotiated settlement.
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Washington
UPI
Dean Rusk
United States
Red China
Viet Nam
Rusk
Warsaw
Peking
Soviet Union
Sen
Jacob Javits
U.S
China
United Nations
Police use living model to aid killer hunt
Elizabeth New Jersey police chief Michael Roy, not a suspect, arranged a nationwide display of his photographs as part of an unusual method to identify the Wendy Wolen slayer. The 7 year old was stabbed in broad daylight near her home on March 8 as witnesses described a man fitting Roy’s description. Public fear grows while investigators pursue leads without a suspect.
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Elizabeth
N.J
UPI
Michael Roy
Roy
Wendy Wolen
Wendy
Three youths held in Greenville police slaying
Patrolman Rodney Wentling were killed in Greenville as police tracked three suspects from West Mifflin Allegheny County after a car chase in Corry. William Fawcett 15 Edward Fawcett 14 and Ronald Hardin 14 surrendered after their stolen car crashed. Detectives recovered two BB guns and recovered firearms stolen from a gun cabinet.
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Greenville
UPI
Rodney Wentling
Corry
Wentling
William Fawcett
Edward
Ronald Hardin
West Mifflin
Allegheny County
Tr S
Fawcett Boys
Special postal service fees to rise across multiple items
Local Postmaster Francis J. Augustine announced increases for money orders insurance registry COD and certified mail effective Saturday. Money orders rise five cents while insurance min fee jumps to 15 dollars and 20 cents. registry becomes 75 cents. COD caps at 60 cents. certified mail up to 30 cents.
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Francis J. Augustine
Augustine
Treasury
Unidentified Flying Object Seen Near Ann Arbor Swamp
At least 40 witnesses report a blinking object landing in a swamp near Ann Arbor Michigan Sunday night police said. Twelve witnesses are being questioned as part of the investigation into the sighting.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
UPI
UFO sightings spark countywide interest and police chase
Witnesses reported eerie blinking lights and a football shaped object that rose above trees then vanished after a crowded swamp sighting. Washtenaw County deputies led a lengthy search with 60-plus witnesses. several officers observed the UFO along with a farmer and his son.
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Washtenaw County
Stanley McFadden
McFadden
David Fitzpatrick
Here
Fitzpatrick
Frank Manner
Ronald
Manner
Weather Summary for Today and Tonight
Partly cloudy and warmer today with a high in the 50s. Tonight will be not so cool with a chance of a few showers in the extreme north and a low around 38 to 46. Tuesday remains partly cloudy and warmer with scattered showers. 24 hour statistics show a maximum of 54 and a minimum of 27 with traces of rain and snow. Shenango River stage at 6.6 feet.
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Shenango River
Death notices for several residents listed in local column
Death records include Mrs. John Zank 87 of Winslow Avenue Wilbert P Lersch 63 of Ellport Charles A Boyer 78 of Wampum Road Joseph A Reda 35 of Ellwood City William M Travis 31 of Bay Village Ohio Mrs Mabel M Currie 70 of Slippery Rock August E Alles 9 of Youngstown C Wayne Mershimer 64 of New Middletown Ohio
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Charles A. Boyer
Wampum RD
Joseph A. Reda
Ellwood City
August E. Alles
Youngstown
C. Wayne Mershimer
New Middletown
Ohio
Buddhist leaders warn, urge patience amid Ky pledge
Saigon Buddhist hierarchy criticizes Premier Ky for hard line against demonstrations. Communique urges followers to stay calm yet ready to act if needed after talks with Thich Tam Chau and the military junta. In Dalat Ky warned disturbances will not sway government as tensions rise.
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Saigon
Tam Chau
Dalat
Viet Nam
13 Year Old Seeks Mercy For Father Facing Execution
Brenda Sharp, 13, appeals to Gov. Bellmon to commute the death sentence of her father Dallas Sharp, who is set to die in the electric chair on March 2 after decades of abuse that killed Brenda’s mother. A Pardon and Parole Board hearing denied mercy in a 90 minute session. Brenda, her siblings, and about 30 others urged clemency.
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Mcalester
Okla
UPI
Brenda Sharp
Brenda
Oklahoma
Henry Bellmon
Mercy
Dallas Quinton Sharp
State Pardon and Parole Board
Charles Chesnut
State police probe panel to weigh action on officers
A Pennsylvania special House committee will meet Tuesday to decide actions against Commissioner E Wilson Purdy and four other state policemen amid charges of illegal wiretapping. Governor Scranton barred further police testimony. the panel will consider contempt or legal challenges as it probes the wiretapping scandal.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Special House
E. Wilson Purdy
William W. Scranton
State Justice Department
Willard J. Stanton
Sebastian D. Natale
Philadelphia
Herbert Fineman
Washington
Senate
Pennsylvania
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Ellport
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