Middletown Jewel Theft Valuation Raised
Middletown police estimate the stolen jewels from 295 Wolcott Ave. now range between 8000 and 9000 dollars. Deputy Chief Hussey notes no new evidence. FBI involvement cited due to possible interstate transfer. A pillow found in a pond in Fall River is linked to the case as investigators from state police and the FBI continue work.
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Middletown
John P. Hussey
Nicholas Cannarozzi
Wolcott Ave
Midletown
Wussey
Dirs
Cannarozi
FBI
Fall River
Hussey
Sei
Benjamin Peckasm
Cpl
Edward Shaw
State Police
Joseph Oakley
Providence
State Seeks Mental Test Of Gendreau
The state seeks an impartial mental examination of Stanley R. Gendreau 22 of Little Compton charged with the murder of an 18 year old baby sitter April 21. A psychiatrist appointment to determine if he can stand trial was requested by Allyfica J Nugent. Defense counsel moved to dismiss the grand jury indictment due to publicity. both motions to be considered when the grand jury reconvenes Monday.
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Stanley Ri
Gendreau
Little Compton
Anne Browrell
Ally
Fica
Joseph Nugent
Superior Court
Casey
Defese
Moon Shot Goes Awry Details From Tass
The Soviet unmanned lunar craft malfunctioned during a corrective maneuver and will miss the moon by about 5,000 miles. Tass reported the on-board system could not be shut off after activation, causing the trajectory to deviate from the planned course during the June 9 maneuver.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Tass
Savick
Astronauts Describe Wonders Observed From Space
Houston reports astronauts D McDivitt and Edward White recount their space journey aboard the USS Wasp. They describe a blue green Earth, a bright Moon, and the sense of awe after splashdown on June 7. They face a busy schedule of welcomes, a Texas ranch visit, and Chicago parade.
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Houston
Tex
Runauis Jaynes AL McDivitt
Edward J. White
Mayport
Fla
U.S
Beivitt
White
Planet
Sui
iRsrumane
DicDivitt
Wasp
Jolson
Texas Ranch
Chicago
University of Michigan
Moon
Rhode Island Bans Monkey Bars On Motorcycles
Rhode Island states new regulations bar motorcycles with handle bars over 15 inches above the seat and bumperless passenger subs on highways. James F. Williamson says barred bikes risk jagged metal edges after damage, potentially injuring pedestrians. violators face defective- equipment tags and possible registration suspension if not corrected within five days.
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Providence
Rhode Island
State Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Connecticut
Withiamson
City Budget First Reading Sees One No Vote
The proposed 4.96 million budget for the new fiscal year was approved on first reading by the council with six yes votes and one no vote cast by Shea who did not explain his position. Taxpayers Association urged a larger planning consultant appropriation while opposing other items, and hearings were scheduled with about 36 attendees.
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Cornell Lastel
Cowedh
van Denis F. Shea
D'Andeea
The
Taxpayers Association
Ihen
Arthursteit
Pres Whaley
Helen
Paait
Aflcio
Whaley
Dovale F. Andrea Madelequiposed
Water Department
Thesemployes
Em. Newpark Taxpayers
Assottpfoyes
Ation
Erleh A. O
Prank Halts Middletown Class Night
Middletown High School cancels Senior Class Night after vandalism and obscene graffiti. Principal William I. Loughrey says seniors failed to show responsibility. a meeting is planned for 9 am tomorrow to discuss future events.
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Middletown
Middletown High School
William i. Loughers
Loughrey
Iuto
Red Force Forces Clash With Viet Cong At Dong Xoai
In Dong Xoai, 60 miles north of Saigon, heavy fighting left American and Vietnamese forces defending a district capital as Viet Cong guerrillas overran parts of the town. Reports vary on American casualties, with at least one dead and several wounded, while Vietnamese troops suffered mounting losses and a relief battalion was cut to pieces by enemy fire. Air strikes and helicopter operations continued amid confusion over casualty figures.
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Yet Nam
Tong Xoai
Saixen
Saigon
Viet Nam
Dong Xoai
Helcopters
Spettess
United States
Phuoc Vinh
Washington
State Department
U.S
Inounaga
Lan
Commmunists
Cao van Vien
173Rd Airborne
Co Dinh
Thanh Hoa
Hierce
Deng Xeai
Phuge Teng
Dong Moat
Electric Co Rate Cut to Save Thousands in 19 000 Customers
The Providence Newport area reports Hicelie Co filed with the state a rate reduction set to save about 85 318 dollars annually for 19 000 customers. About 50 698 dollars will go to roughly 2 000 commercial users including stores offices and industrial operations. Residential users will save about 15 727 dollars while island electric corp customers gain 695 dollars. The change takes effect July 45 unless suspended after a public hearing ordered.
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THE
NEWS
Providence
Newport Hicelie Co
State Today
Uss Island Electric Corp
Nunes
Frank B. Nunes
Jhe
Jte
Newport Eleatric
Jaycees urge action on festival lodging shortage
Newport and Middletown officials discuss accommodation gaps for Jazz and Folk Festival fans, fearing no resting places for thousands July 1-4 on Aquidneck Island. Residents worry about shelter, churches facing fees, and crowds driving through city streets overnight. A council resolution bans mobile vendors near the festival site and parking limits are set on Atlantic Street.
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Brleh
Taylor
Broadway
Couneilman
The
Caounel
Aquiny Neck Island
Congerl
Newport
Ite
Connell
Connell Highway
Banatd T
Girard Avenue
Admiral Kalblus
New York City
Coupell
Police Break Up Beach Party at Second Beach Middletown
Middletown and state police cleared Second Beach of roughly 300 youths yesterday afternoon after receiving multiple complaints of a drinking party. Eight Middletown officers and three troopers removed attendees. four juveniles were arrested for possession of alcohol and handed to parents. Frank McGehearty of Doyle Avenue Providence pleaded guilty to minor in possession and was fined.
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Second Beach
Middletown
Muddletown
Middleton
Providence
Frank McGehearty
Doyle Ave
Floods Hit Central Kansas Amid Severe Weather
Storms swept the Plains bringing heavy rain and flash flooding from Wichita to Emporia with funnel clouds spotted near Stover Missouri and Cheyenne Wyoming. No injuries reported though a 10-year-old was killed by lightning near Pecos Texas as more rain was forecast for Kansas.
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Plains
Yanhandle-Plains
Texas
North Platte
Néb
Oberley
Coldwater
Kan
Stover
Cheyenne
Wyo
Palm Beach
Fla
Mecos
Tex
Pecos
Wichita
Teaverlows
Emporia
Neosho
Bateau
Wyoming
Nbraska
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Siverall
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Red Force
Viet Rescue
Jaycees
Guy Sollcitor
James S. Q’erien
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Carroll Avenues
Joyce Sytyander
East Greenwith
Jamestown
Collldor
James Reddon
Winthrop Wilson
Jett
Ralph Fuller
Walcott Avene
Charles al. Cyr Jr
Sylvander
Vasco Alves
Coronalio Street
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