Florida's Teachers Strike Sparks Wide Disruptions
Florida schools faced widespread disruption as a teacher strike expanded across 55 of 87 counties. About 520000 students were out of class while 23733 teachers did not report to work. In Miami and Jacksonville, classes were held by volunteers and rehearsed civics lessons. Arson and vandalism hits were reported at Miami Springs High and Miami Springs Junior High amid tensions.
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Fla
UPI
Florita
Lil Mhillion
State Education Department
Southwest High
Miami
Jacksonville
Itature
Florida
Wiwmi Springs High School
Hell
Mami Springs Junior High
Kallee Fiorics
Florida Education Asssciation
FEA
Pate
West Virginia race heats over Moore and Underwood
Rep Avely A Moore and ex governor Cecil I Underwood trading charges after a Ravens speech. Moore defends his call for media cuts and an audit while criticizing Underwood’s responses and urging press scrutiny of state road funds amid ongoing election tensions.
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Epi
Avely A. Moore
Ray Va
Cecil I. Underwood
GOP
Nowiuasion
Moore
Ravens
Underwood
Yuad Commission
Teigenswood
West
Furs Q
West Virgina
Pershing grandson killed in Vietnam search action
Richard W. Pershing 24 was killed during a search for a member of his unit in South Vietnam. Parents notified by Defense Department. In Saigon heavy fighting continued around Hue and Saigon as Viet Cong forces pressed efforts to reinforce and shell key positions. The report cites U S and South Vietnamese troops battling through the city, with public executions rumored for captured prisoners and ongoing military operations across multiple front lines.
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Richard W. Pershing
John J. Itstack
Pershing
South Vietna
Palice
Jess) Starcher
Parkersturge City
Chick W. Way Lazzell
Saigon
Wayer
Tio
U.S
South Vietnam
Hue
Art City
UPS
Richard Oliver
Bons Hue
Phat Dang Khoa
Tha Province
Als
Luc 4
Hie
Ile Sive Tas
Sugon
Plames Oid
Natyers
George Powers
Elena, Mont
3Rd Hanger Battalion
Ap ‘Yar O
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van ‘Tho Nhi
Yvon
Sutyr
Tan Som Niut
Salgon
Virtinen
Uiem
Col. 5
Werther
Beckley city policy sparks reader feedback on parking
A jumble of questions and opinions about local parking rules, license revocations, and city governance surfaces in reader letters. Citizens debate parking meters near Smith and Mayor Smith’s store, license validity versus state restrictions, and the impact on local trade in Beckley.
Admiral Shows Interest in West Virginia Ballet Spot
Admiral J G Crommelin, 85, of Alabama, sought to qualify for the presidential race in West Virginia. With primary filing closed, he could only appear on November’s ballot by paying $1,000 and submitting a petition. He favors rapid peace in Vietnam and does not seek a prolonged war. George Wallace inquired about running as an independent for November. The secretary of state’s office noted inquiries about how to assist him.
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W.va
Charleston
Kopata
Iin
West Virgina
U. S. Navy
Jot G. Crommefin
Mabama
Secretary of State
Howel
Crommelin
Personal Report From Hue In Rocket Alley War Scene
UPI filed dispatch from Hue Vietnam reports Army Marine units in Rocket Alley fighting after a Communist rocket strike. Corporal Thamm earned a fourth Purple Heart as Marines battle rubble and fire, with wounded and dead visible around the Hue Citadel wall. The report details chaotic street fighting, shrapnel, and a sergeant directing Delta Company amid danger and multiple injuries.
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Alvin B. Webber
Hue
Vietnam
UPI
S. Set
Bob Thamm
Marne
Hocket Alley
Five
Webl Jc
Jene
Flock’s
Hue Citadel
Marine
Charlix
Delta Company
Set
Thonim
Baton Rouge
Thomin
Pueblo Crew To Be Punished Says North Korean Diplomat
A North Korean diplomat told reporters that Pueblo crew members would be punished under Korean law for actions in disputed waters. He claimed the United States would face total war if it pressed the case, repeating Pyongyang’s stance while denying any intent to share details beyond the official statement.
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Pueblo
Norlitss
Navy
Interti Fos Bochrr
Confassina Gence
Far Waters Ams
Haynie
Deatt
jRusk
North Korea
Kim IL Sung
Publo States
Lloyd Bucher
State Officials Clash Over State Buying Policies
Charleston scene as Institutions Commissioner Clare Johnson and purchasing head Robert A. Sarver head toward a policy clash. Sarver urges a study of purchasing practices affecting corrections, parole, and state facilities, while Johnson hints at dismissals if the plan moves forward. Gov. Idler and inspectors name a committee to review.
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Rodart MM
Gotnale Charleston
UPS
Clarence Johnson
Robert A. Sarver
Sarver
Ionnei Cupl
Idler Heusing
Plavver
Pueebsing Divison
Stal
Tion
Stan
Hevo
Joseph C. Peters
Eas
Sisision
Charlie Mey Nutt
Byrd Warns DC Schools as militants seek power
Senator Robert Byrd publicly admonished Washington DC school officials and the city, declaring Congress will not yield control of the capital’s school system to militants. The remarks came amid a broader clash over administration and potential dismissals, with related comments from Atlanta officials about salary vouchers and legal advice cited.
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Washington
UPI
Robert C. Byrd
District of Columbia
Senate
Hiack
Nant Stokely ‘Carmichael
Byrd
Congress
Train Hits House Near Norfolk Railway Derailment
A freight train derailment near Mercer County caused a wreck that demolished a two story home. Five people were inside the house. one hospitalized. Officials from Norfolk and Western inspected the scene to determine cause and clear debris.
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Varyale
Mercer County
ABA Adopts News Limiting Report
Chicago agencies report the American Bar Association details a new canon limiting pretrial news coverage. The policy aims to curb disclosures of criminal records and reputations, while urging courts and law enforcement to avoid prejudicing cases.
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Chicago
UPI
American Tim Association
United cL
Jors
Freedom of Informafion Committee
Edward I Murray
Aut
Ural Police
ABA Polies
House of Delegates
National
ABA
Ing
Wriat
Murray
Acizana Republic
House of Ment
Police Delegates
Federal Bureau
Sien Trial Lawyers Association
Voice Vnte
Svein
Sawin
Apriae Criminal Record
Reputas German of
Phoenix
Ariz
Federal arrest shocks hue and cry Brown tied to court order
Federal agents arrested H. Rap Brown on a New York City warrant. He allegedly violated a court order not to leave the city while under a federal firearms case. Bail of 15,600 was revoked. Brown is to appear before the U.S. attorney general in New Orleans with SNC leaders linked to the case.
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Lverum
Arkelly
Ray Bran
New Oceans
Brown
New York City
West Side
Manhattan
Vetey Squire
Wit
Los Angeles
Estremish Stokely Carmichael
Justice Department
Washington
Judie Lansing L. Mitchell
Distriet Court
New Orleans
Soulent Nonviolent Coordinating
SNC
Second Beech Run Fire Victims Die in Blaze
Two young women perished in a Beven Rum fire near Blinton last Tuesday. Elta Thompson, 19, and Laila Lilly, 23, died from burns after attempting to escape the burning home.
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Fult
Beven Rum
Blinton
Elta Thompson
Fran Beet
Wee Shster
Laila Lilly
Tornado Destroys North Miami Area Cause $3 Million In Damage
A tornado that evaded Miami Weather Bureau radar struck tourist zones in North Miami causing extensive destruction. Four people were injured, none seriously, as buildings toppled palm trees and cars were overturned. Insurance claims totaled about 2.5 billion dollars with widespread property loss and damaged homes in the area.
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Aname
UPI
Wiami Weather Bureau
Miami
Two West Virginia GIs reported killed and one missing
The Defense Department said on Monday that two West Virginians were killed and another was missing in action. Killed were Pvt. Lester Ko Maynard of Fluiden, Lagan County, and Marine Lance Cpl. Steven EB, Enivick of Charleston. Kearnell Tinehelt, 20, of Newbury, Creston County, was reported missing when his convoy was ambushed February night.
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Detertse
Pie
Lester Ko Maynard
Flulden
Lagan County
Marine Lane Cpl
Steven EB
Enivick
Charleston
Pitt
Kearnell Tinehelt
A& Newbury
Creston County
Snow and cold sweep Beckley area today and tomorrow
Light snow today tonight and tomorrow with about one inch accumulation before a change to snow showers tomorrow. High around 40? tonight and tomorrow. Lows in the 20s, with a high near freezing tonight. Precip chances near 80 to 100 percent through the day and night. Greenbrier River near normal. conditions mostly clear elsewhere with cooler air settling in.
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Beckley
Vicindy
Pan
Matos
Infernacionnl Ralls
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