Mine blast seals Blacksville coal mine trapping nine miners
Officials sealed off a mile-deep Coal Co mine after a weekend fire and a Monday series of explosions ended any chance of survivors. Nine miners trapped since Saturday night were evacuated, while a safety plan to cement elevators and ventilators was set to take days to complete.
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Blacksville
W. Va
UPI
Consolidation Coal Co
Stanley Osecky
United Mine Workers
UMW
Pleasant deficit forecast sparks political debate
Washington reports a $23 billion 1972 deficit for the year ending June 30, rivaling 1971 and second only to 1968 and wartime gaps. Treasury Secretary Shultz calls it a pleasant report citing a rebounding economy tax withholding errors and stalled revenue sharing, while predicting a $27 billion shortfall for the new year.
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Washington
UPI
Treasury
George P. Shultz
Nixon
Congress
Swiss pair Hartmann and Lessels win Open Pair in St Moritz
In St Moritz the Swiss duo Hartmann and Lessels win the Open Pair Event. The article notes the perils of doubling part scores and the smart defense by the Swiss pair, illustrating how a well-timed takeout or sacrifice can turn a favorable hand into a winning board.
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St. Moritz
Hartmann
Lessels
Switzerland
Bridge Commentary on Two Spades Doubled Play
In a hand from ON BRIDGE East overreaches with a double of two spades after a flat No Trump. West shifts to heart, declarer wins with control by ruffs, diamonds, and aces, finalizing five tricks before East concedes.
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East
West
Declarer
Dow
Secret eavesdropping report delays Ellsberg trial
The Pentagon Papers trial faced a possible delay over a secret FBI eavesdropping report. Judge and Justice Department discussions focus on attorney client privacy in relation to the surveillance. Ellsberg and Russo, charged with theft conspiracy and espionage, deny criminal acts but acknowledge the leak.
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Justice Department
Daniel Elisberg
Anthony Russo
Pentagon
New York Times
Ellsberg
Russo
Mass slayer Smith may get lighter sentences on two riot charges
Phoenix UPI reports Robert Benjamin Smith faces a life term for a Mesa Beauty School massacre in 1966. Judge Charles L. Hardy ordered a hearing after Smith argued his assault sentences, tied to a 1969 Supreme Court ruling, should not exceed his original conviction.
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Phoenix
UPI
Robert Benjamin Smith
Maiden
Superior
Charles L. Hardy
Smith
Hardy
Mesa
U.S. Supreme Court
Arizona Supreme Court
Kiva Kaibab League totals and raffle prizes noted
Betty Reedy reports on the Kiva Kaibab Senior League and related leagues in Scottsdale District. Teams list players and staff, raffles honor Jim Sutter for 120 tickets and Randy Woolford for 110, with other prize winners named. Volunteers are thanked and Cocopah School sponsors full‑length movies for children with upcoming showings.
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Scottsdale
Soloma
East Scottsdale
Salt River
Hohokam
Cocopahi
Kiva-Kaibab
Kaibab School
Jeff Burmood
Mike
Jim Sutter
Phillies
Randy Woolford
Stan Sanchez
George Davis
Matt Barto
Shawn Willis
Jay Baley
Jeff Fry
Voter rolls in Maricopa County may reach 440000 for Sept primary
Maricopa County election officials reported a possible 440000 registered voters for the September 12 primary after Monday's registration deadline. County Recorder Paul Marston noted the rise from 347000 in the 1970 general election and cited factors including a two year registration cycle and new voting age rules. He added that only about 50000 residents aged 18 to 20 existed in the county and not all registered.
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Phoenix
UPI
Maricopa County
Paul Marston
Marston
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