Honeymooner Brody Charters 140-Seat Jet For Publicity Stunt
Michael James Brody Jr and his bride arrived at Kennedy on a chartered Pan American jet with only the crew for company. The 21 year old heir to a $25 million fortune claimed plans to end world wars, promised a $50 million gift next year, and discussed starting a foundation as reporters heard a rambling news conference aboard the Jamaica trip.
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Michael James Brody, Jr
Scarsdale, N.Y
New York
UPI
Michael James Brody Jr
Pan American Airways
Brody
Jamaica
Kennedy International Airport
John F. Jelke
Scarsdale
N.Y
Wall Street
Michael Brody
Church of the Open Sky
Robert McMurray
Miners push reform movement after Yablonski murder
Miners backing Joseph Yablonski vow to carry on his United Mine Workers reform program. Elijah Wolford and Elmer Brown urge continuation of the reform effort. Officials report no new leads in the killings of Yablonski and his family as $60,000 in rewards awaits information.
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Clarksville, Pa
UPI
Joseph A
Jock) Yablonski
United Mine Workers
Yablonski
Washington
UMW
Elijah Wolford
Morgantown
W.va
Jock
Wolford
Elmer Brown
Delbarton
Brown
Margaret
Charlotte
Polish National Alliance
Mormons reaffirm priesthood ban under civil rights stance
In Salt Lake City the Mormon Church reaffirmed its policy barring Negroes from priesthood while endorsing equal civil rights for all members. The church notes church and state separation places faith matters outside civil law, yet supports equal opportunities and protection under the law for Negroes as members.
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Salt Lake City
UPI
Mormon Church Saturday
David O. McKay
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Joseph Smith
Morning Jolt Quips on Sharpness and Wit
A witty line attributed to H. E. Martz in the Wall Street Journal contrasts being sharp with merely cutting. The author notes the nuance between cleverness and harshness in discourse.
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H.E. Martz
Wall Street Journal
Tanker Connecticut Engine Room Cleared of Water
The crippled tanker SS Connecticut with 14 million gallons of jet fuel fought heavy seas. Crew pumped seven feet of water from the engine room with Coast Guard pumps while salvors joined from San Pedro. Tow option depends on captain Ayres as Venturous lifts nearby ships.
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San Francisco
UPI
Connecticut
Coast Guard
Venturous
Pacific Mariner
San Pedro
Calif
Lee W. Ayres
Mortar Attack Kills and Wounds U S Troops in Vietnam Base
United States Army reports heavy casualties after North Vietnamese mortars fired 15 rounds in under 30 minutes at a rear base housing a battalion of the 173D Airborne on a coastal plain between Quinhon and Quang Ngai. Four Americans were killed and 79 wounded. The attack came from a hill northwest of the base. no ground assault followed. Casualties were evacuated to Quinhon for treatment. The 173D Brigade operates in northern Binh Dinh Province to pacify the rice bowl area as three North Vietnamese regiments move into nearby hills to disrupt pacification efforts.
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Saigon
United States Army
U. S
A.aericans
173D Airborne
u@aiugevo
Quinhon
Quangngai
U.S
Rice Bowl
Binhdinh Province
South China Sea
London
UPI
Africa
Biafra
Radio Lagos
Voice
British Broadcasting Co
Loi ©Adey Times
C Lable
Furns Sai
Fire Kills 21 Elderly in Marietta Nursing Home
A Friday night blaze at Harmar House Convalescent Home in Marietta Ohio killed 21 elderly residents, 19 women aged 80s and 90s, from smoke inhalation. About 46 residents were in the home. 25 were hospitalized, six in critical condition. Fire officials seek cause, noting heavy smoke and lack of sprinklers.
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Marietta, Ohio
UPI
Ohio River
Harmar House
Samuel Howe
Selby Hospital
Mariette Memorial Hospital
Charles Sellers
Sellers
John Burnworth
Marietta
Heman Biehl
Ohio
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