Mine union seeks overhaul after election shock
United Mine Workers of America eyes major policy and style changes amid aging leadership. Tony Boyle won re election with about 63 percent as Joseph Yablonski vows to continue fight from within. Union faces internal realignment or possible disintegration, with talks of rejoining the AFL-CIO and leaving the National Coal Policy Conference.
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National Coal Policy Conference
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Supreme Court orders desegregation for six districts
The Supreme Court directed six school districts in four Southern states to implement complete student desegregation by February 2 next year, overturning a prior Fifth Circuit ruling that set the 1970 fall term start for integration. The districts include East Feliciana and West Feliciana Parishes in Louisiana, Concordia Parish La, Burke County Ga, Mobile County Ala, and Marshall County Holly Springs Miss. The ruling signals broader implications for Southern school integration and clarifies the meaning of “integrating at once.”
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Moratorium events modest as nation colors vigil for peace
Weekend Moratorium actions continued quietly in several states with readings of war dead in Sacramento and Portland, vigils in Columbus and Reno, a Detroit veterans panel, and bicycle fund raising. The Supreme Court ruled desegregation timelines, ordering full desegregation by February 1, 1970 in Alabama Georgia and Mississippi districts, while Louisiana districts adopt HEW desegregation plays.
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Weather Update Shows Cooler Conditions Today
Partly cloudy and a bit colder with a high in the lower 40s. Tonight will be fair and cold with temperatures in the mid 20s.
Army orders detailed reporting on war crimes in Vietnam
A 1969 directive required immediate reports up the chain on any Geneva Conventions violations. Soldiers must inform their commanding officer or face two years hard labor and dishonorable discharge. An Army board led by Lt Gen Peers and attorney MatCrate examined why the system failed after Song My. They found Maj Gen Sambel W Koster knew of a possible massacre and told Col Oran Henderson to investigate, with a later report denying indiscriminate civilian killings.
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Breakthrough Seen in West Frankfort Hospital Dispute
Rev E George says breakthrough occurs as hospital board and United Mine Workers locals reach concessions. Election set to name bargaining agent. district and committee plan meetings. Public prayer event planned at 11 a.m with city bells signaling for residents to join in.
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Percy youth dies in head-on crash near Schulme
An 18-year-old Percy man, Harold Venus, died after his car swerved to avoid a tractor wagon and struck a vehicle driven by 22-year-old Robert Schilling of Evansville. Schilling was hospitalized at Scott Air Force Base Hospital. Horace Wiley of Sparta was driving the tractor and not hurt.
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Sino-Soviet talks recessed after seven weeks at Peking
The chief Soviet negotiators in the border talks at Peking were said to be returning home for consultations after seven weeks of negotiations with Communist China.
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Illinois officials uncertain on high draft spots and calls
State spokesmen nationwide remain unsure about the lottery system as high numbers may still be drafted. Officials cite variable draft orders, deferments, and volunteer rates, noting some states see early births being called while others warn the outcome remains unclear. A White House estimate projected 290,000 volunteers and 260,000 draftees, but states say actual calls depend on enlistments, deferment policies, and geographic birth distribution.
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Dean Martin Crowned Miss World Judge Backstage Show
Gail Renshaw crowns Dean Martin backstage during a mid October appearance as he contemplates a divorce to wed the Miss USA winner. Martin has been invited to judge the Miss World contest in London in November, highlighting a volatile personal and public life.
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