Atlanta mayoral race narrows to Massell and Cook in runoff
In Atlanta two candidates, Sam Massell the Republican challenger and Maynard Jackson the Negro attorney, lead the field after final returns with Jackson capturing the vice mayor post. Massell tops Cook and Tate as precincts report, setting October 21 runoff odds.
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Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta
Maynard Jackson
Sam Massell
Massel
Violas Cook
Massell
Morase Tate
G. Everett Millicau
Millicau
Jackson
Woo
Herman [Almidhe
Milton Farris
Cook
Tate
Millican
Farris
Vate
Crem
Torrential Rain Hits Tunisia
Central and southern Tunisia suffered extreme rainfall described as ten years’ worth in ten days. Officials reported at least 425 deaths and widespread road collapse with fears of further rises. No foreign deaths reported.
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Tunisia
Trooper Halts Wanted Car After Teletype Warning
A Maryland state trooper stopped a southbound car near Bites Ford Road after recalling a Baltimore County teletype about a wanted vehicle. Two occupants, both from Baltimore City, were taken to Towson for questioning on an armed robbery probe, with stolen dealer tags found in the car. In separate city incidents, three youths, two aged 13 and one 14, were arrested for attempted burglary at Porter's Liquor Store. they were later released to parents after juvenile papers. Seven people were also arrested in the past 24 hours on various motor vehicle charges and related offenses.
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Baltimore County
William Moberly
CS. 15
Bites Ford Road
Moberly
Baltimore City
Towson
Paltimore County
Porter’s
West Patrick Street
Billy Snoots
Porter's
Donald Butler
Baker Park
Pvt. Snoots
Butler
Nancy Engle Geiger
North Bentz Street
Kenneth Eugene Harding
Mabel Jones Hoyler
Brooklawn Apartments
Donald Allen McKenzie
Red China rocked by rumors of Soviet war plans
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports China and Moscow facing rumors of a Soviet military move against China. Peking urged talks to preserve the status quo on the Sino Soviet frontier while Western sources note Vitaly Louis links to Moscow. Chinese actions include nuclear capability and cautious restraint amid rising tensions.
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William L. Ryan
Peking
Moscow
China
Wen
Peline
Pehine
Kremlin
Per
Louis
Vitaly Lul
KG4
Alexei Bosygin
Chou Enlai
Siey
Vietnam
Diseases Decline as Kentucky Population Rises
Kentucky sees a 16 percent drop in infectious diseases while its population grows 8 percent, according to state health data. The report highlights improved public health outcomes amid demographic change.
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Frankfort, Ky
Kentucky
State Seeks Higher Medicaid Budget for Next Year
Baltimore AP reports the Maryland State Health Department asks for a 10 million budget increase for Medicaid in the coming fiscal year and plans to add about 30 000 people to the 70 000 enrolled amid efforts to cut hospital costs. The plan also envisions clinics run by two Baltimore hospitals offering continuous care to poor Medicaid participants at 60 to 70 dollars per person annually.
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Baltimore
State Health Department
Maryland
General Assembly
Matthew J. Tabback
Tayback
Baltmore
Bol Secours
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Wife records speeding ticket in home film
Ottawa man An dre L. Salois pleads guilty by mail after his wife filmed the traffic stop near Watkins Glen New York. The Dix town justice notes the film would impose more punishment than a fine and that further penalty would be superfluous.
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Watkins Glen
Andre L. Salois
Ottawan Canada
Salois
Dix
Justic
Walter W. Dunbar
Republicans Fail To Back Anti Poverty Fight in House
In Washington the House braces for a clash over antipoverty funding as Republicans largely oppose the administration bill. Democrats plan to draft their own measure with added funds, while leaders split on expanding state control and GOP support remains weak for floor passage.
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Washington
House
Nixon
Education and Labor Committee
White House
Carl D. Perkins
Dky
Albert H
Woo
Navy To Transfer 80 Boats To South Vietnam
Saigon AP reports the U S Navy will hand over 80 river patrol boats to the Vietnamese Navy Friday as part of the Vietnamization plan. The transfer brings total U S craft to 223 since 1963, with 321 more to be turned over in nine months. President Nixon on a Navy manpower cut as part of withdrawal. Premier Khiem forecasts no breakthrough without North Vietnam leadership, noting collective leadership and a pending power struggle after Ho Chi Minh’s death. Police weekly tally shows 140 confirmed Viet Cong terror incidents, 93 civilians killed, 193 wounded, 36 kidnapped. light fighting elsewhere.
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U.S. Navy
South Vietnam
U.S. Command
Vietnam
Nixon
Tran Thien Kiem
Haerot
Senate
Republican
Hugh Scott
Khiem
North Vietnam
Amd
Ho Chi Minh
le Duan
Pro Moscow
North Vietnamese Communist Party
Truong Chinh
Woo
Saigon
National Police
Retired Civil Group Seeks Fort Detrick Members
The Frederick Chapter of Retired Civil Government Employees launches a membership drive aimed at Fort Detrick retirees. Led by Ralph F. Martz with past president Marian Feely, the group focuses on pension versus cost of living issues, legislative study work, and informing officials. New officers will be installed at the Oct. 17 meeting as recruitment begins.
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Fort Detrick
Frederick
Marian Feely
Frederick County
Ralph F. Martz
Martz
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