Hickel to enter Alaska governor race in GOP primary
Anchorage Michael Hickel 54 announces bid for Alaska governorship in GOP primary to challenge former Gov. Keith Miller. aims to restore energy leadership and balanced development. Hickel previously served as governor until 1969 and later as secretary to Nixon. he defeated William Egan in 1948.
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Southeast Storms Leave Four Dead and Fifty Hurt
A severe squall line struck the Southeast bringing thunderstorms and high winds. Four people died and more than 50 were injured as mobile homes were flattened and rooftops lifted. Tornadoes were suspected but not confirmed by the National Weather Service. In Columbus, Georgia winds reached about 100 mph as the line moved in from the west Wednesday night.
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Judge rules boy can return to class over long hair
Federal Judge Woodrow Seals granted a temporary injunction allowing 11 year old Billy Epperson to rejoin Golden Acres Elementary in Pasadena after his expulsion for hair length. He wears hair long to conceal a birth defect, and the judge noted removing him would cause irreparable damage.
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Exxon Expands Domestic Gasoline Allocation
Exxon Corp said it increased its domestic allocation in 37 states by purchasing two natron barrels of foreign gasoline. Six European tankers arrived in New York. two unloaded at Linden refinery in New Jersey. The gasoline requires extra refining and upgrading before national distribution.
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General Burdett nominated for brigadier general posthumously
President Nixon moved to promote Col. Edward B. Burdett, a Knoxville native and captured air force pilot, to brigadier general posthumously. Burdett died after his F105 was shot down on November 18, 1967, while flying a tactical fighter wing in Thailand. The Pentagon notes Burdett remained listed as captured pending status review and that his death was reported by North Vietnam during Paris peace talks. He was a West Point graduate commissioned in 1923 and served in the Far East and Europe during World War I.
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