Harris Quits Democratic National Chairmanship in Protest
Senator Fred R. Harris says he is resigning as Democratic national chairman effective March 5 due to restrictions on his views and in-party complaints. He will manage an $8 million debt tied to Hubert Humphrey's campaign while funds from a Miami Beach gala provide operating money. Harris plans to publish a book, write for magazines, and lecture at Harvard, signaling possible 1972 presidential ambitions.
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Oklahoma
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Phrey
Democratic National Committee
Miami Beach
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Vietnam
United States
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Washington
American Suspect In Fatal Viet Blast
A grenade blast at the Maintenance Battalion enlisted men’s club near Da Nang killed a Marine and wounded 62, with Marine officials noting a possible American suspect. Investigators considered racial motives, though some witnesses doubted that angle. U.S. and allied forces reported ongoing combat activity with cease-fire violations and casualties on both sides.
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Michael Putzel
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Vietnam
Saigon
da Nang
Terre Haute officers praised after prostitution raid
State and local figures spoke for the 20 off-duty Terre Haute policemen who raided five alleged houses, arresting 30 people early Friday. Mayor Larrison praised the officers while Councilman Napier criticized initial remarks. FOP backed the raid, warning the mayor against retaliation and urging fair law enforcement. Continued on Page 2.
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FOP
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Stark
Indiana
UMW Hierarchy In Sticky Web
Several charges of wrongdoing were voiced against the United Mine Workers of America in a Senate hearing and at a miners’ press conference. Witnesses accused the union of collusion with mine operators, blacklisting, and interfering with local union elections. They linked half the international union’s units to inactive “bogey locals” used to control conventions and votes, and referenced a blacklist used against dissenters. A witness recalled being roughed up in 1964 while opposing a Boyle policy at the 1964 convention. About 100 miners from several coal states joined the Washington inquiry, marching behind a large banner as the inquiry continued.
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Harrison A. Williams Jr
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Louis Antal
Arnold, Pa
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Tony’ Boyle
Williams’ Subcommittee
Indiana Remap Again Disputed
Indiana's reapportionment battle deepens with a Supreme Court ruling upholding a prior order freezing single member districts. A federal suit seeks to block the 1970 elections under the old multi member system. Democrats Price and Treacy filed for a temporary restraining order against Whitcomb and state election officials.
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Elkhart
Edward T. Treacy Jr
Bloomington
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Edwin M. S. Steers
Thurman DeMoss
William N. Salin
Price
Puckle Gun Patent Chronicle Emerges from 1718 England
The Puckle gun, widely regarded as the first practical machine gun, received its patent in England in 1718. It used a flintlock mechanism and fired square bullets, marking a milestone in early firearm development.
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Explosion Kills Marine. Probe Weighs American Role
Saigon officials say the club blast that killed one Marine and wounded 62 may have been set off by an American rather than Viet Cong. The incident is also being examined for possible racial motives.
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Saigon
da Nang
White House weighs DiBona bid for draft director post
Washington AP The White House pursues Charles A. DiBona as director of the draft amid opposition from Sen. Margaret Chase Smith and Sen. John Stennis. DiBona, 37, Naval Academy graduate and head of the Center for Naval Analyses, has not committed to the role but said he was under active consideration. He recently met with Smith and Stennis in January.
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DiBona
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Maine
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John Stennis
D-Miss
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Whiz Kid
Center For Naval Analyses
Rosslyn
Nixon
Lewis B
Hershey
Selective Service System
Stennis
Mrs. Smith
Weather summary for Terre Haute area
The Weather Bureau reports River Stage at 16 ft and falling. Forecasts for Terre Haute and vicinity call for variable clouds and rain ending Sunday afternoon. Windy Sunday with little temperature change. lows 30 to 35, highs 36 to 42, with 50 percent rain chance tonight and 30 percent Sunday. Illinois temps for tonight and Sunday: cloudy with light rain or drizzle tonight, then partly cloudy Sunday. highs in the 40s and lows around 30s.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Africa Set For Visit By Wm. Rogers
Secretary of State William P. Rogers leaves Washington for a 16 day African tour to gather views from leaders and report back for a new U S policy. Nixon calls it a high priority trip and the first state visit by a secretary to Africa. Rogers plans to listen and may outline policies in Addis Ababa and two days in Nigeria with Gen Yakubu Gowon.
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Computers Given Role in Congress
Washington AP reports a near complete reorganization bill to bring Congress into the computer era without upsetting seniority. A House Rules subcommittee may finish its draft next week, then face full committee review and House passage. The plan strengthens legislative research and creates a data processing panel while keeping chairmanship by seniority.
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D-Mo
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