Rescuer Jim Kibe Emerges From Floods To Help Others
Harrisburg witnesses thousands battle northeast floods as volunteers rush in untrained. Jim Kibe, 28, lost cigarettes in rising water while aiding a second story rescue before taking a rare break after hours of peril. He recalls gas leaks, freezing conditions, and elderly residents refusing evacuation. He joined a boat crew to help those trapped in flooded homes and streets.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Jim Kibe
Kibe
Pentagon reports new POW list from North Vietnam
The Pentagon announced a list of 24 Air Force and Navy officers identified by North Vietnam as prisoners since 1970. Fifteen were previously listed as prisoners and nine as missing in action. Walter Sohier delivered the list to the U.S. embassy in Paris on behalf of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.
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Pentagon
Air Force
Navy
U.S
Paris
Walter Sohier
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Sen. Kennedy
Sohier
Defense Department
Wallace plans Miami appearance despite conflicting reports
Gov. George C. Wallace improves and intends to attend the Democratic National Convention in July in Miami Beach, despite his son saying his condition has weakened. An aide noted Wallace’s color, pain, and energy have improved, while Wallace Jr. said his father remains alert but physically weaker.
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Silver Spring
UPI
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Aera
Elvin Staunton
George Wallace Jr
Graceville
Fla
Wallace
Miami Beach
Secret Daily News
Joseph Schanno
Schanno
Staunton
Jere Beasley
United States
Man fires at Raleigh station no injuries reported
In Raleigh North Carolina a suspect Warren Gambal Stnson 49 was stopped after police exchanged gunfire at a bus station. He remained armed with a jammed .22 rifle and a box of ammunition but no injuries were reported amid the chaotic scene referenced near Memorial Day.
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Raleigh
N. C
UPI
Warren Gambal Stnson
Harvey Glenn
McAnn
Stephenson
Arkansas delegates chosen amid Mills support
Arkansas Democrats convened to pick 27 national delegates with most pledged to Rep. Wilbur Mills and a 25 alternate delegates slate. Some McGovern backers claimed possible uncommitted or McGovern pledges, while Wallace supporters sought Miami Beach travel details. The report also notes related political tensions and a separate shooting incident in North Carolina.
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Little Rock, Ark
UPI
W. D. Mills
D-Ark
Wilbur Mills
Joe Purcell
Kennedy- Mills
Mills-Kennedy
Doug Wilson
Rogers
George McGovern
D-S.c
Miami Vention
McGovern
Mandanone
Alabama
George Wallace
Congress Likely Clears Transit Funding Increase
Transportation measures aim to nearly double federal money for rapid transit and rail below six billion in grants and loans with higher matching funds. The plan includes operating cost support, elderly and handicapped service design, and faces minimal opposition aside from the administration’s preferred revenue sharing approach.
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UPI
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White House
Prencoet Nixon
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