French Minister Demands Explanation on Mystery Gunboats
French Minister Maurice Schumann demanded an explanation from Israel on how five gunboats slipped from Cherbourg despite the embargo. Israeli officials reportedly said they had no instructions and would assist their government. An official inquiry into the gunboat departure is under way, with Arab diplomats watching closely and implications for France’s Arab ties debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brant
Maurice Schumann
France
Hag
Israel
Cherbourg
Mediterranean
Akerbourg
Schumann
Eylin Ron
Ron
Jargies Chaban-Delmis
Charbourg
Takoway
Fuiimce
Pagis
Buviet
Malta
Sicily c
Defense Ministry
U.S
Cairo
T Tat
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Qle Martin Siem
Starbove Oil Co
Panania
Foreign Ministry
Moyway
Hope Fades For 20 Lost Crewmen
A Navy spokesman said hope waned for 20 crewmen after the Badger State explosion 150 miles northwest of Hawaii. Fourteen survivors were rescued by the Greek freighter Khian Star, en route to Yokohama. Five bodies sighted near a fireboat, with one recovered, while seas rose and search planes combed a 120 mile square area northeast of Midway Island for additional survivors or remains. The Badger State, bound for Da Nang, carried bombs and rockets from Seattle, with a tug dispatched to aid salvage efforts as Flying Dragon stood by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hawaii
Navy
Vietnam
Charles Wilson
Youte
Yokoyama
Japan
Dragon
Flying Dragon
Coast Guard
Midsway Island
Badger State
Air Force
da Nang
South Vietnam
Bangor Am
Seattle
Wash
Abnakt
Five Held in Shooting at Turner Home in Sandersville
Civil rights leader Hichara Turner and four other Black men were arrested Sunday in Sandersville and charged with abetting the shooting of William J. Sanders, 28, outside Turner's home on Saturday. SCLC field coordinator Josoa Williams led a protest over Turner's imprisonment. others named include Bernard Anthony Jonne Cooper Jr James Folward Hilson and an unidentified man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandersville
Hichara Turner
Turner
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Josoa Williams
Bernard Anthony
Jonne Cooper Jr
James Folward Hilson
William J. Sanders
Victim Fair In Augusta Hospital After Shootout And Threats
In Sandersville details emerge of a violent incident where a man beat on a door, threatened a resident, and a dynamite packet was found. Police report report a nonviolent stance but highlight looming justice concerns and family safety fears voiced by Williams. The case centers on claims of unequal justice and demands for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Sandersville
Patice
Administration of Justice
Willliams
Sanders
Familly
Williams
Focal Cll
Coal Miners Strike in West Virginia Sets Stage for Conflict
In West Virginia 1,200 coal miners plan to strike to press for the workers' demands while President Nixon weighs a bill on mine safety and health. The action follows a string of incidents and calls from miners' widows for congressional action, with a potential ripple effect on nearby mines and regional production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
W.va
Nixon
Sara Koznoski
al Athens
Greece
Athens
Fuel Co
Kan
Sami Aland
Issang Nourawha
Soecent Fayette County
Raye
Muoyuusy
Black Lung Association
Ken Hechler
DAW
Koxtioski
Washington
Bitter Cold Sweeps Greece Weather Crisis Shocks Athens
Bitter cold extended across Greece over the weekend. Officials report rising illness and deaths blamed on chest ailments and influenza. Authorities deny direct link to political detentions while emphasizing year end public health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Siteece
Greece
Sclcy
Ministry of Social Services
Ith
Tooth Decay Elimination Seen
Washington reports scientists doubt elimination of tooth decay within the next decade while exploring direct treatments and vaccines. Navy and spaceflight needs push prevention due to isolation duties and mission risks. Data show high decay rates among children and adults, with cost-saving claims through prevention and reduced dentist time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Denytal
U.S. Poblic Health
Servce
U.S. Navy
United States
Navy
Mil
One Traveler Had Big Ideas At Bradley Airport
A delayed traveler at Bradley International Airport bought drinks for fellow passengers after a weather delay. He placed a $100 bill on the bar and invited others to join him, stating the group would be told when the flight would depart. The man then boarded his flight about 91 minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor, Loles
Conn
UPI
Bradley International Airport
My Lai Incident Probe Moves to Viet Nam Site
Lt Gen William J Peers leading a tenacious inquiry into the My Lai killings plans an on-site examination at My Lai No 4. He says progress is strong after interviewing 39 witnesses and expects a 10 day to two week stay in Vietnam with ateam including two civilian lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Peers
Crmer
Vietnam
Peers
Sone
Amerlan
My, Lai
Teers
My Lai No. 4
William R. Pears
Atyal
Saigon
My Lat
Robert MacCrate
Éim
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wrees- Kibbutz
Massada
Tampa
Via
Atlantic City
Augusta
Wiliams
D Turner Gald
Sandershone
Kill Hita
Italy
Tunis
Abu Khalil
Aboudl
Popular Front For the
Lib
Palestine
Sives
Bers
Iktin
Tasso Tasragopoulos
Naples
Tel Aviv
Science At Work
My Lai
Viet
Smgon Upi
News Land
Mmy
Etnam
Gneral
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!