Prosecutor vows inquest into Kopechne death
Wilkes Barre reports that Dist. Atty. Edmund Dinis will press for an inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne’s death even if exhumation for autopsy is blocked. Judge Brominski reserved ruling after a two day hearing, with Kennedy not present, as families oppose disturbing the grave on Martha’s Vineyard.
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Wilkes-Barre, Pa
Edmund Dinis
Mary Jo Kopechne
Bernard C. Bromin
Ski of Common Pleas Court
Massachusetts
Dinis
Chappaquiddick Island
Martha’s Vineyard
Brominsei
Brominski
Lorain UF hits 25.2 percent of goal in first reports
The United Fund of Greater Lorain County announced 25.2 percent of its $1,465,000 campaign goal raised to $369,317.88 after two group reports. Group II reported 12.2 percent ($32,289.03) and Group I reported Monday, with 23 percent of goal reached after auditing.
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United Fund of
Greater Lorain County
Group II
Lorain County
John B. Findling
American Red Cross
West River Road
Elyria
Commerce
James H. Herbert
Malcolm E. Cash
United Fund Campaign
Florence and
Vermilion Townships
Erie County
St. Thomas School of Sheffield
Fires destroy Painesville draft records linked to Lorain blaze
A blaze ripped through the Painesville Selective Service office burning thousands of draft records and destroying the room. Officials tie the incident to a prior Lorain fire and a previous Akron blaze, with vandals said to have spilled and burned files in the same manner. The FBI now handles all aspects of the case as police report no suspects.
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Painesville
Selective Service Office
Lorain
Akron
William Clare
Ohio Selective Service
Mary Claar
Board
FBI
Henry Pierce
Claar
Living costs surge as inflation climbs across sectors
The Labor Department reports September CPI up five tenths of a percent, signaling persistent inflation. Clothing prices rise, food remains stubborn, housing climbs, and consumer services gain, pushing the index to 129.3. Through 1969, costs rise 4.5 percent year to date, versus 3.4 percent in the prior year.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Laurie shifts toward Florida as Hurricane Laurie nears
Hurricane Laurie barrels across the Gulf toward Florida with 100 mph winds and high tides forecast for the Tampa to Naples coast. Forecasters warn four foot tides, squalls up to 55 mph, and urge Gulf boats to seek port while residents in low areas prepare for possible fast action as Laurie approaches Everglades and Cedar Key. A ship in Laurie's eye was reported. the hurricane center notes intensity and wetness changes. About 3150 Louisianans moved inland, while Mississippi refugees briefly fled and returned as Laurie veered east.
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Miami
Laurie
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Tampa-to-Naples
Gulf
National Hurricane Center
Cedar Key
Everglades
Naples
Louisiana
Mississippi
Camille
Taft considers four political options for 1966 race
UPI reports Rep. Robert Taft Jr. of Ohio has not chosen his path for next year. He listed four possibilities: run for the Senate, seek another House term, run for Governor, or retire from politics. Governor Rhodes cannot seek a third term and is rumored for the Senate. A mother who saves for a rainy day plans to take her kids to the movies.
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Washington
UPI
U. S
Robert Taft Jr
Ohio
Taft
John Andrews
Senate
House
James A. Rhodes
Rioters clash as Lebanon protests widen across Arab states
Protests erupt after Lebanon army moves to curb guerrilla raids into Israel. Mobs stone Beirut police as tens of thousands march in Baghdad and Amman. Lebanon's prime minister Rashid Karami resigns amid regional unrest. Libya recalls ambassador. Syria warns of stronger action if clashes continue. A hazardous material incident at Lebanon's security chief residence causes no serious damage.
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Israel
Lebanon
Beirut
Baghdad
Amman
Baghdad Radio
Bulletin
Rashid Karami
Libya
Egypt
Middle East
Arab League
Hijacking Youth Demands Havana Flight After Voicing Insecurity
A 17 year old Detroit youth hijacked a Pan American jet to Havana citing ugly appearance. He demanded to go to Cuba, showed a self portrait, and carried a small revolver. The plane with 28 passengers landed in Miami after the unscheduled trip.
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Florida
Corliss Mullins
Cuba
Miami
UPI
Pan American World Airways
Havana
Slade
Corlis
Corky
Mullins
Philosphy
Jacksonville
Miss Mullins
Fort Pierce
Henry Shorn
Detroit
Shorn
Detroit Free Press
Henry Shorr
THE
Free Press
Mickey Shorr
Farmington
U.S
Maria Lobo
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Yucatan Peninsula
Miss Lobo
Bellevue GI soldiers tests earmuffed firing range
Pvt. Lynn Davidson, 19, wore new protective earmuffs on the firing range in Bellevue Ohio and hit 20 of 28 targets. He had complained ear sensitivity and was sent to Walter Reed for tests. An Army spokesman said the earmuffs seem to have helped and Davidson is scheduled to fire again next week. The First Sergeant called him a good soldier above average.
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Campbell. Ky
UPI
Bellevue
Ohio
Lynn Davidson
Davidson
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Walter Reed
Army
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