Neighbor Against Neighbor New Wave Of Terror Sweeps East Pakistan
AP report from Calcutta states the Pakistani army fuels sectarian terror in East Pakistan driving refugees into India at about 100000 daily. Hindus suffer mass killings looting and rapes as troops pressure locals to root out traitors and share in plunder. Hindu Bengalis face brutal violence with villages burned and families massacred in Khulna and surrounding areas.
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Mr. Hastlings
Gulf Air May Moistens Basin Weather Outlook
Southeast air brings a 20 percent chance of rain in the Permian Basin late today and this evening. Temperatures rise to around 92 this afternoon with a high near 94 expected Saturday after a 70 degree low tonight. Southerly winds 10 to 25 mph. Severe storms in West Texas and Oklahoma produced hurricane force winds, baseball sized hail, and tornado funnel clouds near Lubbock and New Deal, threatening crops and raising grower losses fears.
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Locked wheel causes flaming derailment near Salem Illinois
City of New Orleans passenger train derailed two miles north of Salem at 90 mph killing ten and injuring 94 with 224 aboard. Officials cited a possibly electrical failure in traction and a misaligned wheel on the lead engine. Investigators from multiple agencies examined the wreck as witnesses described horrific scenes and many survivors were moved by bus to awaiting destinations.
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Puerto Rico hit by strong quake. minor damage reported
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.5 to 7 on the Richter scale struck north central Caribbean, shaking Puerto Rico and parts of the Dominican Republic. No deaths or major injuries reported. In San Juan workers fled buildings while authorities received many calls about rattled windows and shifted furniture.
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Church of Mercy
Two Workers Die as WV Mine Roof Falls Near FAIRVIEW
Two men died when the mine roof collapsed at Eastern Associated Coal near Fairview West Virginia. Three others were rescued and reported in fair to good condition. several workers remained unaccounted for as rescue teams probed 700 feet deep in the underground area.
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Eastern Associated Coal Company
Don Levelle
Mannington
Marion County
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Cassville
Mongalia
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Robert Lee Strakal
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Eastterm
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Heiress Barbara Hutton Suffers Fractured Femur in Rome
Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton, 98, flew from Rome to Los Angeles for surgery after a fall that fractured her femur. Dr. Edward Cantor, who traveled from Beverly Hills to examine her in London, said surgery likely needed due to delays. She traveled with a nurse on Pan American jet, two seats booked for comfort.
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Barbara Hutton
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Los Angeles
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Pan American World Airways
Could Be Only Candidate Could Be Only Candidate
SAIGON AP The passage of South Vietnam s presidential election law by the National Assembly last week sparks charges that President Nguyen Van Thieu pushed it to assure re election The law requires 40 senators and deputies or 100 province and city councilmen for each candidate Threats abound that Thieu could be sole candidate with Ky potentially barred Observers note Minh might still secure endorsements but Ky faces slim odds Some say the law may be irrelevant since Thieu appears to control the military vote Catholic and rural blocs plus provincial officials back him with improved security and reform backing his bid for reelection
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iThieu
Nguyen Cao Ky
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Thieu
U.S
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Belive Minh
Quipster on Kids Today Blaming Them Here Here
A witty quip notes that blaming today’s youth for their presence solves nothing. It frames youth as missing responsibility and invites reflection on accountability and context without scolding.
Marijuana problem grows among U.S. troops in Vietnam
In Saigon, a sergeant-turned-ex addict describes heroin and marijuana use among 30,000 to 40,000 American servicemen in Vietnam. He outlines prices, sources, and the amnesty program, while Defense and services push education and rehabilitation amid uncertain effectiveness.
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David M. Packard
Washington
Mama-san
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