Six Miners Rescued From West Virginia Shaft In Good Shape
Six coal miners trapped for nearly 10 days in a flooded Hominy Falls shaft were rescued alive and in good shape. Four others died. ten miners remained in danger or trapped while rescuers reached them. The rescued men walked 800 yards through a 36 inch passage to a mine cart and conveyor belt to the entrance. Local officials and doctors treated them at Richwood hospital where they expressed thanks and gratitude to God for their deliverance.
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Ten Men Rescued After 19 Days in WV Coal Mine
In Richwood West Virginia AP reports Edward Scarbro one of ten men believed dead but saved after 19 days trapped in a coal mine near Hominy Falls. Four died, six survived. The rescued were treated at Sacred Heart Hospital. The group spoke of faith and perseverance amid the peril and of one miner who will not return to mining.
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Two Massive Quakes Strike Japan Killing Dozens
A pair of 7.8 magnitude earthquakes rocked western Pacific and eastern Japan within 16 hours. At least 25 dead, eight missing, 50 injured as homes, bridges, and dikes fail. Misawa and Aomori hardest hit with dozens of homes destroyed and ships sunk.
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The Quipsie Nightclub Habit Cited By Husband
The Quipsie says he likes nightclubs because they are the only places still open when his wife finishes dressing.
Buffer Zone Issue Shapes Paris Peace Talks Report
AP dispatch from Paris notes a major friction point in the talks concerns a buffer zone with North Vietnam. U.S. authorities see the issue as real and potentially influential on a final agreement, even as bombing and other war actions continue and Johnson’s approach to ending the conflict remains unsettled.
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Oil Allowable Cut Set At 45.2 Percent In Texas Report
The Railroad Commission kept Texas oil allowable at 45.2 percent for June, limiting maximum daily production to about 3.485 million barrels. Major buyers submitted nominations totaling 13.625 million barrels monthly, with several reducing requests from May. Bureau of Mines forecast for June demand stood at 3.015 million barrels daily, while stocks rose to 103.7 million barrels. Also noted: North Vietnamese talks and U.S. military actions in the DMZ area remain points of international concern.
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Spee
Resurrection City Has To Pay Own Way, Federal Officials Say
Federal officials say Resurrection City must cover its own expenses amid program scrutiny. The Odessa American report notes rising costs and questions of funding, with authorities outlining financial responsibilities and potential implications for ongoing operations.
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Nine States Affected By Massive Tornado Outbreak
A nationwide tornado outbreak killed at least 72 people across nine states, with Arkansas suffering 48 fatalities. Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana reported multiple deaths as damage topped millions. The hardest hit area was Stonesboro near Jonesboro, Arkansas, where homes were wiped out and more than 350 residents affected. Two fatalities occurred in Oelwein, Iowa, with other deaths in Mountain Home and Oil Trough, Arkansas. News notes a severe weather front triggered the event and hampered searches.
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Ohio
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AFLCIO Suspension of United Auto Workers Declared
The AFLCIO declared the United Auto Workers suspended for refusing a payment. Meany spokesman said no check was received and draft of a formal letter to Walter Reuther was prepared. The move ends decades of leadership quarrel between Meany and Reuther, shaking a federation with about 14 million members.
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Storms Threaten Texas as Severe Weather Moves East
Storms and at least one tornado threaten north central and northeast Texas amid a cold front. West Central Texas saw blustery winds and hail while temperatures stay mild in the Permian Basin. Odessa Midland forecasts show cooler highs near 80 by Friday with only a 10 percent chance of showers Friday afternoon or night.
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