Riot jury debates verdict in 1968 DNC riot case
A U S district court jury resumed deliberations on day three in the riot conspiracy trial of seven men tied to the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Judge Hoffman sentenced two defense lawyers for contempt, staying execution to May 4, while defendants face possible prison terms up to 10 years and fines up to 20,000 if convicted. Weiner’s mother was reported in fair condition after an overdose, as proceedings continued.
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Chicago
U.S
Julius J. Hoffman
U.S. District Court
William M. Kunstler
Leonard I. Weinglass
Kunstler
New York City
Weinglass
Newark
N.J
Cook County
Newsmen
David T. Dellinger
Lee Weiner
Dellinger
Weiner
Julius Hoffman
Nomination Goes to Floor On 12 4 Vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Carswell for the Supreme Court by 12 to 4 with four Democrats voting no. Eastland said a majority report will be filed, and a floor vote is expected. The panel also set a April 24 date to vote on a direct presidential election amendment amid controversy over Carswell’s nomination.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
G. Harrold Carswell
Tallahassee
Fla
James O. Eastland
D-Miss
Parape
Senate
Carswell
Philip A. Hart
Michigan
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Birch Bayh
Indiana
Joseph D. Tydings
Maryland
Marlow Cook
Eastland
Harrison A. Williams Jr
D-N.j
US. 5Th Court of Appeals
Wiliams
Nixon
Clement F. Haynsworth Jr
Greenville
S.C
Florida
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Bombers Aid Laotian Troops in East
More than 400 American fighter bombers attacked North Vietnamese troops, trucks, and supply lines in eastern Laos in heavy air raids. B52s joined, targeting depots while allied forces slew a mixed Viet Cong and North Vietnamese battalion near Da Nang, with large enemy losses and several captures.
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U. S
East
Saigon
Laos
Southeast Asia
Plain of Jars
Vientiane
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Suth Vietnam
7Th Fleet
Tonkin Gulf
Thailand
South Vietnam
Strategic Air Command
da Nang
Train breakdown blocks Terre Haute crossings for hours
A southbound Louisville and Nashville freight train halted by a broken air brake tied up east west crossings for about two hours Monday morning. Charles Switzer said the train took about an hour to clear the city, delaying workers and tying traffic as two additional L and N trains waited to follow. The troubled train was bound for Evansville and compounded downtown congestion.
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Louisville & Nashville
L&n
Charles Switzer
Terre Haute
Poplar St
Wabash Avenue
Wabash Ave
Evansville
Switzer
Weather Summary for Terre Haute and Vicinity
The U S Weather Bureau notes a warmer trend tonight and Tuesday with a low in the mid 20s and high in the upper 30s in Terre Haute. The two state area will be partly cloudy with a warmer outlook, low in the mid 30s and high in the 50s, and a 10 percent precipitation chance. Dirt dust control reports 4 micrograms of dirt per cubic meter of air, average daily 1969 was 115.
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Terre Haute
Now You Know By United Press International
Johann Huslinger in 1900 walked 871 miles on his hands from Vienna to Paris in 55 daily 10 hour stints averaging 1.76 mph.
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Johann Huslinger
Vienna
Paris
Vigo County Council Reads Ordinance To Borrow 500000
Vigo County votes first reading on an emergency ordinance to borrow 500000 to keep funds flowing until a tax rate is set. County Treasurer urges authorization for future borrowing while the state finalizes tax rates and auto license collections fall short.
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Vigo County
Bernard Sweeney
Sweeney
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Robbers Tie and Brutalize Bray’s Sister in Home Invasion
In Mooresville Indiana two robbers stormed the Bray residence Sunday night beating and tying Miss Ann Bray sister of Rep William G Bray. They stole about $50 weaponry silverware and liquor. A suspect Richard Howell 38 was arrested near Bedford and identified by Miss Bray from a photo. She was bound with electrical cords and blinded.
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Mooresville, Ind
UPI
Ann Bray
William G. Bray
Morran County
Paul Mason
Miss Bray
Larry Valentine
Bedford
Morgan County
Marlinsville
Richard Howell
Mason
No Survivors In Crash of Latin Airliner
Dominican Airlines DC9 with 102 aboard crashes five miles off Hispaniola after takeoff for San Juan. Pilot reported engine failure. Passengers include seven Americans and 45 Puerto Ricans plus Canadians Venezuelans and others. Rescue officials report no survivors found early today.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Caribbean
U.S
Dominican Airlines
Hispaniola
San Juan
Puerto Rico
John Payne
Chicago
Theodore Payne
Salt Lake City
Ruth Atosta
New York City
Gilbert Hays
Florida
Francis Robert Downes
Massachusetts
Las Mata
Auditor Faces Court Over Inheritance Tax Contempt
Indiana State Auditor Trudy Etherton prepared to explain to the Indiana Appellate Court why she should not be held in contempt of court in the inheritance tax case. The contempt hearing was ordered by the court amid ongoing disputes over tax actions and compliance.
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Indianapolis
Trudy Etherton
Indiana
Ether
Ion
Mass Transportation Authority
Marion County
Indianapolis Department of Transportation
Edgar D. Whitcomb
Etherton
John K. Snyder
MTA
Atty
Theodore L. Sendak
Census Finds New Moving Patterns in 1970 House Seats
The Census Bureau revises forecasts on state gains and losses for 1970 House delegations. California to gain four seats, Florida two, Arizona Texas and Colorado one each. New York and Pennsylvania lose two each. Several states show no change. Redistributions hinge on the 1970 census and one man one vote rulings. The report notes shifting migration alters earlier projections and political dynamics ahead of reapportionment.
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Washington
Census Bureau
House of Representatives
California
George Hay Brown
Florida
Arizona
Texas
Colorado
New York
Pennsylvania
North Dakota
West Virginia
Ohio
Iowa
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Connecticut
Illinois
Michigan
Oklahoma
The Country Parson quotes on love and care
A compact reflection quotes the Country Parson stating people need love and cannot hire others to supply it. The remark underscored by a social ethic emphasizes intimate support over outsourced affection.
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Ruth Weiner
Jerry C. Rubin
John R. Fraines
Thomas FE. Hayden
Rennard C
Rennie” Davis
Harry B. Moats
Decatur
Ala
1St Armored Brigade
Than Hoa Hiep
Hiep
U. S. Weather Bureau
United Press International
Mary Anne Pierce Tribune
Bray
Roger D. Bran
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