Bremer Trial Opens Over Wallace Shooting in Maryland
Arthur Bremer 21 from Milwaukee faces Maryland charges of assault with intent to murder Wallace and others after the May 15 attack in Laurel Maryland. He pleads not guilty by reason of insanity and awaits a second federal trial in Baltimore. Bremer’s lawyer seeks separate trials for sanity and guilt.
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Alabama
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Baltimore
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Viet Units Face Battle To Defend Supply Line
South Vietnamese paratroopers clash with North Vietnamese forces west of Highway 1 as attempts to cut the Quang Tri supply route continue. Government reports indicate 44 North Vietnamese killed in two battles near Hue and Quang Tri as 20,000 troops push north to retake the province.
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VPS
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Quang Tri Province
UPI
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Hue
Quang Tri City
Bong Son
English
Bastogne
Pgdn-Upi Phate
Labor Union Problems Plague British Industry
Britain faces a national dock strike and broader labor unrest that could force changes to the Industrial Relations Act. Government talks with union leaders aim to secure agreement, despite most unions opposing the act and several jailings for contempt of a National Industrial Relations court ruling. The 41,000 dockers struck in support of freight handling guarantees, with cross‑border boycotts reported.
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UPI
Britain
Maurice MacMillan
National Industrial Relations Court
Transport and General Workers’ Union
VVAW predicts 2000 attend GOP convention in Miami Beach
Vietnam Veterans Against the War expects up to 2000 members to attend the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach. Steve Dupuy says charges against six VVAW leaders are absurd and vows a peaceful but forceful demonstration starting August 21 at the Miami Beach Convention Hall.
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VPI
Vietnam Veterans Against the War
VVAW
Steve Dupuy
Dupuy
Miami Beach Convention Hall
Okaloosa Digest notices and local events roundup
Okaloosa Digest notes request written notices for publication at EMayground Daily News. Hurlburt Thrift Shop holds a rummage sale July 31 from 9 am to 1 pm in front of the shop with donation prices. Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center starts an adult painting class August 8 for ten weeks on Tuesdays at 6 30 pm. Call 243 3119 for info. Al-Anon meets Monday 8 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Ocean City. American Women AAUW Niceville Valparaiso du es due Monday. pay to Betty Kentosh 601 Revere Ave Fort Walton Beach 32548 242 1496.
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Valparaiso
Niceville-Valpraiso
American Association of University Women
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Revere Ave
Fort Walton Beach
McCoy held in Ohio awaiting transfer to federal prison
Richard McCoy Jr of Provo Utah, convicted of hijacking a United Airlines jet and extorting 500000 dollars, has been in Butler County jail since Tuesday awaiting U S marshals transfer to Lewisburg penitentiary. He plans to appeal and refuses to admit involvement. Perle Mesta wounded in fall at niece’s home in Washington hospitalized after hip surgery. she is in Sibley Hospital doing well and expected to stay about two weeks.
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UPI
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Provo
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Sibley Hospital
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Miami Beach
Cherry Picking Protest Hits Michigan Farm
Charlevoix, Mich. farmer Richard Friske, a state representative, gave away about 30,000 pounds of his cherry harvest and aimed to discard another 40,000 pounds by week’s end to protest new federal cherry industry rules. Recipients did not complain, and Friske prefers selling at a loss of profits to avoid compliance.
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Senate Debates End-the-War Amendment Amid Funeral of Ellender
The Senate, after paying final respects to Sen. Allen J. Ellender, plans a second vote this week on an end-the-war measure attached to a military procurement bill. Debates will also cover a pact with the USSR and a separate no fault insurance bill as House panels tackle antipoverty programs and an HEW-HEW funding bill with White House veto concerns.
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GOP Majority Hopes Rise Despite Labor Neutrality
UPI reports Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott says GOP odds to win control are damaged by AFL-CIO neutrality in the presidential race. He still sees a fighting chance, naming Rhode Island New Mexico Oklahoma as strong, with North Carolina Alabama Georgia Montana and Virginia also competitive. Scott cites increased labor funding for opponents and notes potential Nixon bill revisions, amid Teamsters and AFL-CIO dynamics.
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Ellender to lie in state in Houma with presidential mourners
Funeral services for Allen J. Ellender will be held in Houma Louisiana with a Who's Who roster of mourners including President Nixon Senator McGovern and Vice President Agnew. A 125 year old church will host the noon service as Ellender mourns his heart attack death during a bid for a seventh Senate term.
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UPI
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Huey Long
United States Senate
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George McGovern
Thomas F. Eagleton
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Spiro T. Agnew
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Philippine mudslides kill hundreds in typhoon floods
In the Philippines the heaviest rainfall in 61 years triggered a series of landslides and floods. Officials report at least six deaths in Baguio with earlier slides totaling 23 dead and 30 injured. about 40 missing. President Marcos urged prayer as U.S. forces join rescue efforts.
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Ferdinand E. Marcos
U.S
Philippine Rescue
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