Device Clamped Around Neck Triggers Hours of Terror
In Festus Missouri a 19 year old youth endured nearly 12 hours of fear as a device was clamped around his neck. Bomb experts later found the contraption contained only a string a battery and wood pieces. High school teacher Rupert M Johnson was detained after claiming the device was a bomb and showed how it would explode if removed. Authorities used multiple bomb squads and attempted X rays before disassembling the device on soft ground revealing the improvised arrangement. The incident began when Johnson and Miller’s father argued over car work and escalated to threats and a robotic disarmament scene.
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Festus
Gary L. Miller
Burl Rudisiale
Miller
Ft. Leonard Wood
Granite City
Army Depot
St. Louis
Johnson
Rudisiale
Charles
Asian Nations Should Be Self-Reliant
In Formosa, mixed views greet Nixon’s self help plan for Asia. Some Nationalists back military self reliance, others fear security risks. Since 1954 the treaty with the United States tied Chiang Kai-shek’s fate to American protection, though it also limited his invasions. Rogers arrival on Formosa raised hopes America will honor its pledge while a majority of lawmakers still favor the existing treaty. Rogers planned briefings and meetings with Wei Tao-ming and top officials.
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Taipei
Formosa
Nixon
Asia
U.S
John Foster Dulles
Chiang Kai-shek
William P. Rogers
Washington
Laser Light Bounces Off Moon Reflector for Lunar Experiments
Scientists at Lick Observatory finally bounced a laser beam to the Apollo 11 reflector on the moon and back, confirming sighting with 500 pulses of red light. The effort aims to measure Earth moon distance within six inches, track Earth's axis wobble, and monitor continental drift, with McDonald Observatory to continue observations.
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Edwin E. Aldrin
San Jose
Calif
Lick Observatory
Earth
Moon
Lick
McDonald Observatory
West Texas
African atomic conference ends in Kinshasa
The first African conference on peaceful uses of atomic energy ended in Kinshasa with 97 scientists from 22 countries and observers from IAEA the United States France and Belgium. Delegates urged African nations to expand nuclear science in agriculture hydrology geology and medicine.
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Kinshasa
Congo
International Atomic Energy Authority
United States
France
Belgium
End To Delay Asked By Farmers
Washington AP farmers urge quick action on 1970 wheat program ending crippling delays in planting allotments and conditions. E L Hatcher Colorado president of Wheat Growers Association says farmers should know acreage six weeks ago. Letter to Secretary Hardin requests no more than 10 percent cut of 61.6 million national limit for 1969, noting need to curb stocks but seeking prompt decisions on utilization and seedbed costs. White House copy sent. Budget Bureau reportedly pushing 16 percent cut. final decision awaits Nixon’s return. Wheat program 1969 set June 14 1968. target 1.3 billion bushels, July 1 indicators suggest at least 1.4 billion.
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Washington
Clifford M. Hardin
E.l.hatcher
Lamar
Colo
Wheat Growers Association
Budget Bureau
White House
Department
Nixon
Market razed by fire in Salvador Brazil
A 62 year old waterfront structure known as the Model Market in Salvador was destroyed by a Friday fire. The market drew diverse patrons from Queen Elizabeth II to beggars and sold handicrafts meats vegetables and herbs as well as powders used in Camdomble the Brazilian form of voodoo.
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Salvador
Brazil
What’s In A Name What’s In A Name
GROUSE CREEK Utah AP The telephone company now has competition from The Telephone Company The Telephone Co Inc is the new corporate name of Silver Beehive Telephone Co serving about 60 customers in remote northwestern Utah We changed the name because we’re planning to expand said company president Arthur W Brothers of Grouse Creek The Bell system which provides the bulk of the nations telephone service is often referred to simply as the tele.
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Grouse Creek, Utah
Telephone Company
The
the Telephone Co., Inc
Silver Beehive Telephone Co
Utah
Arthur W. Brothers
Grouse Creek
Bell System
Kennedy seeks inquest into Chappaquiddick accident investigation
District Attorney Edmund Dinis keeps pressing for a formal inquest into Senator Edward M. Kennedy's Chappaquiddick accident. After Superior Court Chief Justice Tauro rejected the request, Dinis turned to the Massachusetts District Court system to pursue a full inquiry and possible autopsy debate, while Kennedy himself urged cooperation and returning to work in the Senate.
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New Bedford
Mass
Edmund Dinis
Edward M. Kennedy
Washington, D.C
Dinis
G. Joseph Tauro
Superior Court
Kenneth L. Nash
Massachusetts District Court System
James A. Boyle
Dukes County District Court
Edgartown
Kennedy
Chappaquiddick Island
Boyle
Boston
Hyannis Port
Whdh-Tv
Dukes County
Walter D. Steele
Donald R. Mills
Mills
Dillis
Justice Tauro
Devastating Hailstorm Hits Western Kansas Region
In Scott City area heavy hail and 70 mph winds caused total crop destruction across an estimated 20 miles by 80 miles Friday. Roofs, windows, and trees suffered extensive damage while mobile homes were overturned. Reports describe corn reduced from eight feet to stub height and widespread ruin from Oakley to Ulysses with localized rainfall and strong winds.
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Scott City
Kan
Kansas
Oakley
U.S 83
Douglas Baker
Liberal
Garden City
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