Disaster in East Pakistan Kills Thousands in Cyclone
Reports from DACCA and surrounding areas describe a catastrophic cyclone in East Pakistan with official death estimates rising and unofficial tallies reaching tens of thousands. Islands near Dacca suffered extreme winds and 20 foot waves, with widespread homelessness and destroyed crops.
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Beached sea serpent identified as basking shark expert says
Scituate Massachusetts crowds view beached carcass identified by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute as a basking shark. Officials note the 28 to 40 foot carcass lacks a lower jaw, prompting speculation of a prehistoric look.
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Mann Hill Beach
Andrew Kenwerth
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
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Student fatally shot on Wayne State campus mall
On the Wayne State University mall in midtown Detroit a 19 year old student from a disadvantaged youth program, James Favors, was shot and died later at Detroit General Hospital. Witnesses said a man fled with a briefcase after the attack.
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Lorraine Berce
WSU
Weather forecast with cool and sunny intervals
Weather forecast notes cold conditions with partly sunny skies. Highs near upper 30s to low 40s with lows around 25 to 30. Expect mostly sunny skies and a warming trend tomorrow with highs around the 40s and lows near freezing. Forecast details continue on page 12.
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Probers say Marshall U jetliner too low hit trees
A DC9 charter for Marshall University crashed near Tri-State Airport killing 75, including 36 players and 5 coaches. Investigators say the jetliner flew too low, sheared tree tops, and plunged into a foggy wooded ravine after failing to clear hills.
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Ky forecasts end of U S role in Vietnam soon
Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky of South Vietnam said at West Point that the United States role in Vietnam would be over very soon. He praised Vietnamization and said U S involvement is not over yet but will end quickly as South Vietnam takes over. Ky planned further questions with President Nixon during a 17 day U S visit and was to tour training sites for Vietnamese soldiers.
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Pact OK by large UAW local seen as good sign
DETROIT UP I reports that ratification of a new national contract with General Motors by Local 45 in Detroit signals progress toward ending the 63 day strike. The 2,500 member unit is among the largest locals and has voted yes, with results to GM by Saturday.
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Leonard Woodcock
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Ford
Browns coach to testify in federal NFL probe in Cleveland
A federal grand jury probe into possible anti trust violations in the NFL opens in Cleveland with Browns coach Benton Collier summoned to testify. Subpoenas issued to multiple clubs include the Cardinals Vikings Steelers Patriots Lions and others as DOJ investigates player rights and contractual issues.
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