Kennedy pleads guilty in Chappaquiddick crash case
Senator Edward M. Kennedy pleads guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal auto accident on Chappaquiddick Island and receives a suspended two month jail term. He plans a television address to explain to Massachusetts, with defense and prosecution recommending no confinement.
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Wilderness Camp Bugged But Fun
Doug Loyd a 16 year old from Ottawa spent 26 days at a Minnesota Outward Bound camp near Ely. He described rough treks three mile runs through swamps and rapids and a 11 day 200 mile outing with a solo. Food scarce and toad eaten during a 3 day return trek. safety drills included a 100 foot cliff rescue with a stretcher and ropes.
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Nixon to urge Asians to fend for themselves abroad
President Nixon said he will seek greater Asian self reliance from allies to avoid new Vietnam era entanglements. He spoke after greeting Apollo 11 astronauts aboard the Hornet and travels to the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Pakistan, and Romania. He stressed preserving treaty commitments while cutting back military aid and personnel.
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Weather forecast for county with warm, partly cloudy days
Partly cloudy and warmer through Saturday. Scattered thundershowers possible tonight with low in the 70s and high in the 90s on Saturday. Precipitation 30 percent tonight and 20 percent Saturday. Temperatures include Thursday high 88 and today’s low 68. Barometer 29.90.
Budget Cuts May Hit Hardest At Pentagon
Washington AP reports White House driven defense cuts may shrink U S military forces and trim ammunition and B52 missions as Vietnam conflict slows. Nixon directs agencies to cut 3.5 billion, with half likely shouldered by the Pentagon, aiming to lower overall armed strength to about 2.6 million and reduce civilian staff and ammunition expenditures if fighting remains light. The first Vietnam pullouts could drop Army strength by 15 000 and save roughly 150 million annually.
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State Hospital Receives Grant in Topeka
TOPEKA AP A $75,000 three year grant from the National Institute of Mental Health will aid staff development at Topeka State Hospital. Dr Alfred Paul Bay superintendent said funds will hire a coordinator of staff development to assist Dr Anthony Kowalski present director of education. The hospital's professional library also received a $2430 award from the Department of Health.
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Kennedy had four traffic convictions in the 1950s
Past driving record shows Sen Edward M Kennedy convicted four times in Albemarle County during the 1950s while a law student. In March 1957 speeding 65 mph in a 65 mph zone, fined $15. June 1958 reckless driving $35, plus costs. June 1958 another speeding fine $15, costs. December 1959 failing to stop at a traffic light, fined $10 plus costs.
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Poor Are Hit Harder By Rising Grocery Prices
A Federal Trade Commission report accuses supermarkets of charging the poor higher grocery bills while rewarding affluent suburbs with $1,000 top prizes. It notes poor downtown residents pay up to 10 percent more than suburban shoppers, citing Safeway distribution in 1966 and aligning with prior investigations.
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Matches Lead To Childs Death In Springfield Fire
Cynthia Elizabeth Ashley eight died in a Springfield home fire in a case police call children playing with matches. Parents Dr and Mrs Thomas Ashley have nine other children. The blaze started in an upstairs closet where a sister and neighbor girl were playing. firefighters found the girl in the closet and one fireman was overcome by smoke.
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Garnett Readies Lake Garnett Sports Car Races
The eighth annual Lake Garnett National SCCA Sports Car Races set for a 2.7 mile true road course this weekend. Drivers arrive for registration and inspection. practice starts 9:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Dr Carothers Memorial Race will crown the feature winner, with 145 entries so far and perhaps 200 by race day.
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