Namath Quits Football After Rozelle Ultimatum
Joe Namath, star quarterback of the New York Jets, retires from pro football to avoid selling his one third interest in a night club amid Rozelle pressure and FBI scrutiny. The 26-year-old veteran cited knee problems and the ultimatum as factors guiding his decision.
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Kennedy widow visits graves for memorial mass at Arlington
Ethel Kennedy visited the grave of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery and planned a memorial Mass at the graveside on the anniversary of his death. She also visited John F. Kennedy’s grave nearby before the Mass attended by family and invited public.
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United States Extends Lease of Spanish Bases Two Years
After months of talks with Spain the United States agrees to lease military bases on Spanish soil for two more years. Senator Fulbright disclosed terms after a closed-door Senate Foreign Relations Committee meeting with State Department officials led by undersecretary A. Alexis Johnson.
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Massive air search for missing RC135 over Bering Sea
FAIRBANKS Alaska API. An RC135 four engine Strategic Air Command plane with 19 servicemen aboard vanished 30 minutes after takeoff from Shemya in the western Aleutians. It was en route to Filson Air Force Base near Fairbanks. The Pentagon said the plane was not shot down.
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Tricky Maneuvers blamed in Melbourne Evans collision
The Melbourne's skipper said both ships were darkened and zigzagging during maneuvers when they collided 350 miles south of Saigon. The Evans was said to be at fault for not answering two collision signals, and 74 American sailors were killed.
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Weather Outlook Norwalk Area With Mild Almost Dry Weekend
Partly cloudy and warmer today with a chance of thundershowers and a 70 degree high. Tonight and Saturday stay fair with lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s as winds shift from southwest to northwest. Also noted are Norwalk temperatures and humidity readings, a sunrise at 5 54 and a sunset at 8 58 with births and deaths listed for local residents.
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Bedford marks D-Day memory amid quiet anniversary
Virginia town of Bedford, population 3800 near Roanoke, recalls Omaha Beach casualties from June 6 1944 where 37 of 2000 in a Bedford unit died and 93 percent of the men in the local company were lost. Survivors recount the day as the longest of their lives and note the 25th anniversary passes with few ceremonies.
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Airport Authority Chair Paffenbarger Resigns in Huron County
Huron County commissioners accepted the resignation of T L Paffenbarger from the Airport Authority after weeks on file. He cited duties as attorney and prior Erie Air Service associations amid a potential conflict of interest. A vacancy will be filled by the commissioners.
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Meeting Tuesday On Ambulance Service
A meeting set for 7 30 p m Tuesday at Norwalk City Hall will discuss creating a private professional ambulance service for Norwalk and nearby areas. Attendees include Erie and Huron county reps, officials, and funeral directors. Funeral homes seek new arrangements as costs rise. The city could grant a contract to a private operator and define service area.
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Third Man Arrested In Willard Elementary Break-In
A third man, Wayne T. Patrick, 19, of Willard, was jailed after the Eastside Elementary School break-in. Two other young men were already charged and jailed earlier in the week.
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