DMZ Battle Erupts as Viet Ground Action Rises in South Vietnam
UPI reports intensified DMZ fighting with 5th Division casualties and multiple clashes near Gio Linh and The Rockpile. US Marines and Army artillery respond as helicopter gunships, fighter-bombers, and air strikes support operations, with several American deaths and wounded numbers cited amid ongoingDemilitarized Zone confrontations.
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Saigon
Upi
South Vietnam
Trans Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Marine Artille
Commu
U.S
Tam Ky
da Wang On
Vietnam
Gio Linh
Anj
Khe
U.S. Air Force
Geliow
Rockpile
Demilitarized Zone
Cam Ranh Bay
Con Thien
Thurs
Hyj
Martian Polar Cap Data Spurs Life Possibility Debate
Horowitz and Pimentel challenge early Mariner 7 readings on Mars as possible hints of life. They say detected methane and ammonia may be tentative and focus on south polar cap chemistry, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide mist. scientists warn against premature conclusions while seeking clearer data in Washington reports.
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Pasadena
Calif
UPN
Norman Horowitz
Mariner 7
Marsi
Pimental
Earth
Mars
Horowitz
George Pimentel
University of California Dhes
Mist
Berkeley
Propulsion Laboratory
Thurst
Pimennel
South Polar
Injhat Horowitz
Mari J
Pimentel
Caltech
Itrom
Washington
James Meredith Is Sentenced To Time Served
Civil rights figure James Meredith was sentenced to time served on a Bronx harassment conviction tied to tenants in his property. Judge Ross Bach approved the two days Meredith had already spent in jail, avoiding a possible 30 days in jail and a $500 fine.
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New York
UPI
James Meredith
Bronx
Bronx Criminal Court
Ross Bach
Meredith
Moscow
Union Today
Earth Today
Iimar
Zond 7
Tass
Sarcate
All Systems
Funds Raised For Colin Anderson Center Earmarked For Center
West Virginia Catholic groups raised about $901 for Colin Anderson Center with plans to use the money for the center. Governor Arch Moore indicated $40,000 for air conditioning and other improvements in the facility. The money is earmarked for Colin Anderson and will be spent there, while groups consider a joint project.
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al Loma
Catholic Daughters of America
Court
Paula
Beckley
National Council of Catholic Women
E. &. Mazon
Colin Anderson
Loma
Guy Hunt
Sophia
Lloyd Costelli
Arch Moore
Nixon To Speak Tonight In New Skelton Store Event
Williams said the maintenance specialist was in the store while checks were made and adjusted the only scale not registering accurate weights. Of seven scales in the new store, the system was brought to proper function during the inspection.
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New Skelton
Williams
Robert D. Williams
Prosperity
Division of Consumer Protection
Department of Labor
Nixon to Outline Welfare and Domestic Policy Changes
President Nixon invites Republican leaders to breakfast at the White House to discuss a broad domestic policy package to be outlined in a 10 pm Oval Office address. The plan envisions a federally backed minimum welfare payment, income supplements, training requirements, standardization of welfare, broader federal manpower programs, and a restructuring of the Office of Economic Opportunity.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
White House
Oval Office
Congress
Office of Economic Opportunity
San Clemente
Calif
Ronald Zie
Latest Comparison Shows Lower Tar And Nicotine
FTC testing shows 51 of 118 cigarette brands reduced tar and 18 cut nicotine since February. Among 10 top sellers only Kent ranked in the 10 lowest tar brands. Winston led sales but ranked 169th in tar and 54th in low nicotine. Senator Moss praised the results and urged further reductions.
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UPI
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Star
Marvels
Winston
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Frank E. Moss
Utah
Moss
Lark
Lucky Strike
Marlboro
Newport
Old Gold
Pall Mall
Tareyton
Holiday
Fatima
Phi
Weather Outlook for Beckley Area with Showers Likely
Partly cloudy this afternoon with a high near 81. Tonight and Saturday expect variable clouds and a 20 30 percent chance of scattered showers with lows around 62 and highs near 81. River conditions Greenbrier and Lake normal and clear. new gauge at Hinton 2 1 feet. Five day outlook calls for below normal temperatures through Wednesday with some rain around Sunday.
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Beckley
Greenbrier
Hinton
Needles
Calif
Winneminees
Nev
Soviet Move Expected Against Romania at Bucharest Congress
Diplomatic circles say the Soviet Union may take its first disciplinary step against Romania during the Warsaw Pact and Yugoslavia gathering in Bulgaria. Romanian leader Ceausescu defends independence as Katushov condemns U.S. Nixon policy while Tito Todorovic of Yugoslavia backs autonomy and equal rights.
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UPD
Soviet Union
Romania
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Belgrade
Sofia
Macedonia
Kremlin
Konstantin F. Katushov
U.S
Europe
Nixon
Nicolae Ceausescu
Katushev
Ceausescu
Paul Nicotescu
Mizil
Miyako Todorovic
Todorovic
Teking
Erratic Driving Case Dismissed in Waukesha Court
An 18 year old Coutlard of Menomance Falls faced charges for erratic driving and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after police stopped the vehicle Wednesday. The court dismissed the charges Thursday after he stated the girl passenger was his fiancée and not involved in a wrongdoing.
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Wis
Upi
Iaccoraine
Sal
Larry
Coutlard
Meonomance Falls
Price County Cart
Carbo O R. Bjork
Iis
Sur
Waukesha Canty Court
Feistaness
Vie
Senate weighs germ and gas warfare amid procurement battles
The Senate, fatigued from defense budget votes, considered anti CBW amendments to ban open air testing of germ and gas weapons. Proxmire Nelson McIntyre and others pushed a single proposal, while funding cuts already trimmed CBW items from the defense procurement bill. An anti ABM bloc secured a watchdog amendment, as over 20 amendments sought to trim the $20 billion package.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
William Proxmire
Gaylord Nelson
Wisconsin
Thomas J.mcintyre
New Hampshire
Senate Armed Services Committee
Richard S. Schweiker
R-Pa
Pentagon
Proxmire
Army
Navy
Air Force
Mingo Prisoners Recalled to Custody After Jail Break
All nine escapees from the Mingo County jail are back in custody. Five were captured within 24 hours after the Tuesday night break and the remaining four were arrested on Thursday, according to Williamson.
Nine Vietnam POWs return home after captivity
Nine released Vietnam POWs arrived in the United States after weeks in North Vietnamese custody. They were welcomed in Washington and then transported to hospitals for treatment. Names and hometowns include Arthur Spurlock Breeden Eddie Edwards Wayne County Wes Frishman Long Beach Joe Blankenship Gilbert Nate Rumble Claremont Douglas Heydahl Clark and others.
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Washington
UPL
Arthur Spurlock
Breeden
Wayne County
Eddie Edwards
Air Force
Wesley L
Delarme
Rumble
Claremont
Nate
Pike Calif
Far East
Frank Ifurt
Germany
Gommich Ooweicht
Andrews Base
Frishman
Hegdahl
Bethesday Naval Hospital
Janet
Harry B. Frishman
Ong Beach
Heydahl
Abraham Heydah
Parents oppose autopsy in Kopechne case plea
In Berkeley Heights New Jersey Mary Jo Kopechne’s parents urged Massachusetts authorities to drop an autopsy plan after a fatal car crash involving Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Joseph and Mary Kopechne said they are opposed and want their daughter to rest in peace.
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Berkeley Heights
UPI
Mary Jo Kopechne
Massachusetts
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
Joseph A. Kopechne
Dist. Atty
Edmund S. Dinis
Mrs. Kopechne
Pan Am Hit By Teamsters Strike Across Major Hubs
The Teamsters Airline Division struck Pan American World Airways early today, with over 8,000 workers walking off. Supervisors staffed facilities but full effects were not clear until 8 a.m. EDT, as both sides continued talks in Washington to negotiate pay and fringe benefits.
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New York
API
Teamsters Union
Pan American World Airways
William F. Genoese
International Brotherhood of ‘Teamsters
Washington
Genoese
Long Debate Likely On Comprehensive Tax Reform
The Senate faces months of debate on a broad tax reform package passed by the House after six months of hearings. The measure ends $7 billion in tax breaks while offering $9 billion in reductions to individuals, and includes a 5 percent income tax surcharge extension through mid 1970. It also targets foundations and certain industries and seeks to curb millionaire tax avoidance.
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UPI
Senate
House
Senate Finance Committee
Russell Long
D-La
Hale Boggs
Lousiana
Finance Committee
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