Turmer Gun Deal Allegations Linked to Augsburg Theft Ring
Senate inquiry hearings reveal claims that senior sergeants in Augsburg and at Ft Benning Looted recreation clubs and traded stolen weapons. Witnesses accuse Maj. Gen Carl Turner of manipulating records to hide illicit gun transfers while others dispute the timing and disposal of confiscated arms.
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Chile Army Rebellion Ends After Pay Discontent
Chilean authorities ended a rebellion led by Viaux in the 2nd Division over low military pay. President Frei imposed a state of siege as rebels surrounded the Tacna Regiment HQ and negotiations continued. Civilians showed mixed support while the capital Santiago remained largely calm with shops closed and markets crowded.
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Zodiac Threat Talk Sparks San Francisco Police Probe
A handwritten Zodiac communication warned of targeting schoolchildren on a bus, detailing a plan to shoot a tire and shoot victims as they exited. The caller, calling himself Sam, spoke with lawyer Julius Belli and private investigator Melvin Dunbar on the Talk Show era. Police noted Zodiac may have used different weapons and could have an arsenal for future murders, while the public reacted with fear and anger.
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Jury Probe in Whittier Raid Killing
Los Angeles reports a county grand jury will launch a full investigation into the killing of Treyward H. Dyer a 22 year old Whittier father shot during a Vernon narcotics raid Witnesses say Sgt Frank I Sweeney had been drinking and tried to set the rifle on safety the gun discharged delaying the raid murder ruled as caused by criminal means with 20 to 25 witnesses expected before the grand jury opening on November 4.
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Probes Begin Into Second B52 Crash at Castle Air Base
Investigators study a B52 Stratofortress crash on takeoff at Castle Air Base in which all nine crew escaped serious injury. The unarmed eight-jet bomber, part of a nuclear delivery fleet, crashed during a Tuesday takeoff. It followed a October 8 incident where a sister plane flipped and burned, killing six crewmen. A board of inquiry is convened.
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Oakland schools pick Negro head for top post
Oakland board offers vacant superintendent post to Ercelle I. Watson, a 48 year old black educator who has led Trenton New Jersey schools since September 1968. Watson has not decided whether to accept and will meet board president Anne Corneille early next week to disclose his decision.
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UPI
Oakland Board of Education
Ercelle I. Watson
Trenton
N.J
Watson
Anne Corneille
Scott proposes U S cease fire in Vietnam amid Nixon report looming
Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott of Pennsylvania proposed a cease fire in Vietnam and stressed it is not a trial balloon for President Nixon. He said the move could come after Nixon's national address, awaiting a broader policy shift and protection of U S and South Vietnamese forces. Mansfield welcomed the step, noting it signals movement toward a stand fast posture and limited firing only when threatened.
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Andre
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Nevada Gaming Control Board
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Linkletter Invited to Nixon Meeting
Hollywood reports President Nixon invited television figure Art Linkletter to a White House meeting with a special committee on drugs and narcotics. Linkletter announced the invitation Tuesday and noted his daughter Diane died earlier this month while under the influence of alcohol.
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Douglas Funds Tied to Lansky in Flamingo Sale
A New York federal grand jury probes Parvin Dohrmann Co and others. Flamingo Hotel sale terms cite Lansky as finder of purchaser and earning a 2000000 dollar fee paid in installments. Nevada approved sale in 1968 with Parvin as principal stockholder. names Tony Martin and George Hale among investors. Douglas, Parvin Foundation president, resigned May 1968. foundation divested gambling ties. Flamingo mortgage paid off. Walnut Grove Hotel fire in California destroys landmark building.
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Nevada Gaming Comission
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Silbert
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