Airmen Freed By North Vietnam Return Home
The first captured U.S. airmen freed by North Vietnam arrived at Clark Air Force Base after a stop in Vientiane. Maj. Morris Overly, Capt. Jon Black, and Lt. David Matheny spoke briefly, thanked the Vietnamese, and prepared to continue to the United States. Their release followed talks by Rev. Daniel Berrigan and Prof. Howard Zinn with Hanoi leaders, who insisted on unconditional cessation of bombing before serious peace talks.
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Clark Air Force Base
Manila
U.S
North Vietnam
Air Force
Navy
Hanoi
Vientiane
Laos
Internatonal Control Commission
Reeceive
Philippines
United States
Morris Overly
Detroit
Aire Mion
Jon David Black
Johnson City
Tenn
David Matheny
South Bend
ICC
Clark
Ruth Overly
Associated Press
Oscoda
Mich
Morris
Black
Carol
Laredo
Tex
Jon
Matheny
Sol Matheny
Bakersfield
Calif
Daniel Berrigan
Cornell University
Howard “Inn
Boston University
National Mobilization Committee
David Dellinger
State Department
Robert J. McCloskey
Washington
Ex-Con Fires Tavern Kills Twelve Patrons
MOBERLY Mo Ex convict William Edward Colemans entry into a crowded tavern caused a blast that killed twelve patrons. Witnesses say he doused the room with gasoline and tossed a lit match before fleeing. Randolph County prosecutor Clifford Balzone said more charges would follow. Coleman, 36, later surrendered authorities. The tavern sits in the Randolph Hotel building. five-gallon liquid was used and the front door jammed during the panic. Police note Coleman had a long juvenile and adult criminal record and had been employed as an abover for two years.
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Moberly
Cap
Ian
Clifford Balzone
Randolph County
William Edward Cole
Wan
Ray Curtis
Strait
Coleman
Curtis
Missouri
Vivian McSparren
LeRoy Willis
Falzone
State Reformatory
Traffic Deaths Toll Rises Across States
The state toll of traffic fatalities climbs with new figures showing 45 deaths this year and 32 in the eastern region. Officials note continuing safety concerns and urge adherence to speed limits.
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THE
Associated Press
Nate
Johnson defends Westmoreland critique and Vietnam policy
President Johnson challenged criticism of Gen Westmoreland and voiced no rush for Hanoi talks. He warned Hanoi remains unreceptive, cited 20 overtures and UN context, and stated no Joint Chiefs recommendation for nuclear use. He announced Alexander B. Trowbridge to replace commerce secretary and discussed Vietnam troop levels and Cyrus Vance’s Seoul mission.
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Bossip
Gen Westmorelandt
Johnson
Hanoi
U Thant
United Nations
Russia
India
England
France
Vietnam
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Secretary of Defense
Alexander B. Trowbridge
Commerce
C. R. Smith
American Airlines
U.S
Albuquerque Teachers Rally For Possible State Strike
Albuquerque teachers press for action amid funding shortfalls as NMEA debate looms. Delegates urge Council approval for a potential walkout. Carlsbad and Las Cruces districts weigh positions with polling and council outreach. Gov Cargo defends PIE plan while teachers seek more money and a possible special session.
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Albuquerque
Albuquerque Classroom Teachers Association
New Mexico Education Association Council
Jim Rodgers
Nmea Council
Belen
NMEA
Carlsbad
Las Cruces
Carlsbad Education Association
David Cargo
Las Cruces Education Association
Richard Bright
Associated Classroom
Santa Fe
Cargo
Teachers Plan Walkout In Florida Monday
Florida teachers activate about 35 000 resignations and plan a district wide walkout on Monday risking 1.5 million pupils out of 1 800 schools. FEA criticizes a 204.5 million education package as too reliant on property tax relief and insufficient new funding.
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Miami
Flo
Florida Education Association
Treant
Guy
Claude Kirk
FEA
Tallahassee
Florida
Federal Panel Fails To Find End To Strike
A three member federal panel reported that it could not settle the seven month copper industry strike. It cited stubborn bargaining positions by unions seeking nationwide contracts and by major copper firms. The panel urged resumed talks within a framework of three issue groups and warned the national economy suffers from the dispute. The four firms involved are Kennecott Anaconda Phelps Dodge and American Smelting and Refining. Wage demands by unions exceed company offers by about one dollar per hour over three years. The panel members include Dr George W. Taylor Monsignor George G Higgins and George E Reedy.
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Washington
Willard Wirtz
Alexander B. Trowbridge
Wirtz
Trowsbridge
Trowbridge
Labor Department
Afl-Cio
United Steelworkers
Kennecott
Anaconda
Phelps Dodge
American Smelting and Refining
George W. Taylor
University of Pennsylvania
George G. Higgins
U.S. Catholic Conference
George E. Reedy
Johnson
Cobre Board Set To Meet Monday To Renew Bus Contracts
The Cobre Board of Education will hold its regular meeting Monday to renew bus contracts and appoint principals for the coming year. A legal report from Haskesmith will be reviewed during the session.
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Cobre Board
Cobre Board of Education
Bayar T
Haskesmith Paat
Weather Today: High 45 with Chance of Snow
The forecast notes a rise in today’s weather with a chance of wet conditions toward evening. Expect cooler night temperatures and a high near 45. Sunday outlook calls for continued unsettled conditions and light precipitation chances.
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Heghy
Army to deploy seven task forces for city riots
Washington AP reports the military will have more than a certain number of troops ready for quick use in controlling city riots this year. Gen Harold Johnson, Army chief of staff, tells the Senate Armed Services Committee that the troops are organized into seven task forces, each brigade size, ready for civil advance duty.
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Washington
Harold Johnson
Army
Senate Armed Services
Mrs Jettle Allred Dies In Glenwood At 70
Mrs Jettle M Allred 70 a former Silver City resident who lived in Glenwood four years died Friday at Hillcrest General Hospital Silver City Survived by husband R D Allred Glenwood two sons Cecil Adkinson California Elgin Adkinson Glenwood three grandchildren three brothers Ted Emerson Silver City and a sister Mrs Ollie Heard Phoenix Ariz Funeral arrangements are being made with Curtis Mortuary
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Jettle M. Allred
Silver City
Glenwood
Hillcrest General Hospital
R.D. Allred
Cecil Adkinson
California
Elgin Adkinson
Ted Emerson
Ollie Heard
Phoenix
Ariz
Curtis Mortuary
Funeral for Mrs. Bobbye Ruth Herndon at Curtis Mortuary
The Rev. James G. Wayne will officiate the funeral for Mrs. Bobbye Ruth Herndon who died at her home. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Curtis Mortuary chapel with interment in the Masonic Mausoleum. Pallbearers are Spike Vailson Tommy Turner George Dodson Jeff Glenn Richard Serna and James McLaughlin.
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James G. Wayne
First Methodist Church of
Silver City
Bobbye Ruth Herndon
Curtis Mortuary
Masonic Mausoleum
Spike Vailson
Tommy Turner
George Dodson
Jeff Glenn
Richard Serna
James McLaughlin
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Andy Murphy
Lyte
Kores
Cyrus R. Vance
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Vance
South Korea
Pueblo
Carlsbad Council
Bob Boyd
Cope
Ted
Herndon Funeral
Yin Silver City
Mary Baca
Bev Sparks
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