FBI kill ends New York Black Panthers slay suspect
UPI reports 23 year old Frank Fields was killed in a motel parking lot after firing on FBI agents during a stakeout linked to the slaying of Samuel Napier at a Queens Black Panthers storefront. Two other suspects, John Thomas and Miss Ignac Gittens, were arrested on bank robbery charges with bonds set at 750000 each.
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Bankers Trust
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Tampa
Santoiana
Mark Holder
Andrew Jackson
Joanne Shesimard
Detroit teens take first drink
Detroit 18 to 20 year olds marked the new age of majority at midnight as Michigan began allowing them to legally drink. Bar staff reported many new adults fitting in well, with some noting hundreds entering venues while others saw minimal disruption. Donald Beddow also signed a guitar contract as the first 18 year old to do so.
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Detroit
UPI
Michigan
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Apple
Stan Felsetta
Big Rapids
Felsetta
Bob Walker
Roosevelt
Grand Rapids
Donald Beddow
Routemen hurt by shotgun blast in West Virginia
Mike Adkins 28 of South Charleston route manager and Dennis McVerry 35 of Pittsburgh security guard were wounded Saturday when a passing car fired shotgun blasts at a Newspaper Agency Corp. truck. Both were treated at Charleston General Hospital for hand and leg wounds and chin injuries.
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W.va
UPI
Mike Adkins
South Charleston
Dennis McVerry
Pittsburgh
Newspaper Agency Corp
Charleston General Hospital
Adkins
McVerry
Tragic Mt Lukens Hike Ends in Death of 11-Year-Old
In Tujuanaga California 11 year old Timothy Casey died during a mountain hike with four companions. Daniel Gray 12 described the boy sitting down to rest as the group became lost and cold. Barbara Jean Rondinone 15 and Edward 12 suffered severe frostbite while Christopher Winter 11 was treated and released.
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Calif
UPI
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Sheriff's Deputies
Timothy Casey
Mt. Lukens
Gray
Daniel
Young Casey
Timothy
Barbara Jean Rondinone
Edward
Christopher Winter
la Crescenta
Glendale Adventist Hospital
Christopher
Barbara
U.S. Orders New Vietnam Troop Withdrawal
The U S command announced 1 370 more servicemen are to stop combat and pack for home in the largest withdrawal in 2½ years. The move deactivates 126 outfits all from the Army including two helicopter assault companies and an artillery battalion as Nixon aims to cut forces to 139 000 by January end.
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Saigon
Ted Klassen Named Postmaster General In U.S. Postal Service
Washington UPI reports Ted Klassen former messenger boy and ex president of American Can Corp was elected Postmaster General by the Board of Governors to succeed resigning John Blount. Klassen pledges service gains and cost cuts while earning 50000 annually in the new role.
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Ostmaster
Bfore
American Can
Swinging Montreal Weekends Nordair Special Fare Offers
Nordair presents weekend Montreal getaways from Pittsburgh with prices as low as 74 dollars roundtrip plus 2 nights hotel stay. Packages include roundtrip air fare, double occupancy hotel, taxes surface transfers and a Premiere Passbook with dining and entertainment offers. Optional 119 dollar plan includes flights, 2 nights hotel, Forum hockey ticket, and passes.
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