Bombs feared on QE2 voyage after New York threat
The Queen Elizabeth 2 with 2,350 aboard crossed toward Europe as British bomb disposal experts searched the liner for six bombs after an anonymous New York caller demanded 350000 dollars. The threat, treated as serious, proved likely a hoax as no devices were found and ransom details failed to materialize.
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Illinois orders internal probe of athletic practices
Illinois Chancellor J. W. Peltason directs Athletic Association legal counsel J. G. Thomas to lead a comprehensive internal investigation into Illini athletic policies and practices amid scrutiny by the Big Ten and NCAA over basketball recruiting and related matters.
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Amarillo Slim Wins World Series of Poker and $60,000
Amarillo Tex. card shark Thomas Austin Preston known as Amarillo Slim won the world series of poker in Las Vegas after a 22 hour contest begun with eight players. He eliminated Nashville Tenn.’s Walter Clyde Pearson finalizing a full house to claim $60,000. Adrian Doyle exited earlier amid dizziness while the Hold-em game stretched across hours.
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Nixon visits Wallace in hospital after Maryland shooting
President Nixon meets Gov. George C. Wallace at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Md. Wallace, recovering from a gunshot wound to the spine, remains alert and engaged as they discuss Nixon's Russia trip and Wallace's recovery.
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SIU approves turf, new buildings and staff raises
SIU Board of Trustees awards 287900 for artificial turf at McAndrew Stadium Carbondale to Astroturf manufacturer Monsanto on a low bid. J and L Robinson Development and Construction Co. handles site work 69789 Blaise Inc. supplies electrical work 21100. Also approves use of Student Welfare Recreation funds for operations and facilities. Dr D D Taylor named associate dean with 40020 salary. Fischer Stein Associates chosen to design 1 million Security Services Building at Carbondale campus for up to 78250 fee. Local firms praised by SIU president.
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Wallace vows to lead on despite paralysis challenge
Mrs. Cornelia Wallace tells AP that George C. Wallace will meet the possible lifelong paralysis as a challenge. He has opened an office at Holy Cross Hospital to handle mail and flowers while Bremer remains jailed on four counts of assault with intent to kill. If needed she may campaign in his stead as he remains on the ballot in New Mexico Oregon and Rhode Island.
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North Viet attack repelled near Kontum and Hanoi air actions
North Vietnamese forces attacked Kontum in five waves, driving within two miles of the provincial capital before being repelled. U S. Navy F4 Phantoms from the carrier Midway shot down two MIG19s northeast of Hanoi. A CH47 helicopter was damaged with one crewman killed. an OHG helicopter was shot down near Da Nang but its crew were saved. Ground advance neared An Loc as relief forces moved closer to the besieged town.
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Agnew Optimistic After Vietnam Talks
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, back from Vietnam, met with President Nixon and said the United States is coming out of the woods. He noted South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu and General Creighton Abrams are confident the South Vietnamese will hold against the North Vietnamese offensive.
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Weather outlook for weekend to Tuesday
The forecast calls for tonight to be fair with lows 55 to 60. Saturday should be mostly sunny and warm with highs in the 80s. Sunday through Tuesday will be partly cloudy and continue warm.
Soviet freighters divert from Haiphong amid Nixon Moscow visit
The last two Soviet freighters bound for Haiphong are diverted to other ports, signaling restraint amid US mine actions on North Vietnamese harbors. Officials note the move ahead of Nixon’s May trip to Moscow and suggest hopes for reduced military reprisals.
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Pentagon blast injures walls as antiwar group claims
A bomb exploded in a Pentagon rest room early today blasting two interior walls and flooding offices with water. An antiwar group claimed responsibility. few workers were nearby, limiting injuries. FBI and police searched the complex as the building reopened six hours later.
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House approves 66 million more school aid bill
The Illinois House passed a 66 million dollar state aid expansion for fiscal year starting July 1 in a 96 to 4 vote. The measure lowers minimum real estate tax levels for dual districts to qualify for aid, with rates set at 87 cents or 62 cents depending on district size, and 70 cents for large high school districts.
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