Shopping Center Gunman Kills Three in Raleigh
Police say Harvey McLeod, 22, opened fire at North Wake Shopping Center targeting Sen. B Everett Jordan during a campaign event. Three killed, eight wounded, including Jordan’s aide Wes Warden, before McLeod’s suicide. McLeod had a police record and recently bought a rifle hours before the attack.
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Fress
Raleigh, N.C
Falice
Everett Jordan
Mothers Goodwin
Svitness
Bruce Mand
Raleigh
CH. Haswell
Jordan
North Ws
Wes Warden
Hayden
Flo
U.S
McLend
Jackie Wharton
Raleiah
James G. Henry
Woodstock
Melvin ©. Morrison
New Bern
Morrison
Ivey's Department Ee
Harvey Glenn McLeod
Ralaigh
N.C. Iies
McLeod
Bombers Hit Haiphong Outskirts Amidst Explosions and Fires
U S military brief says B52 or similar bombers conducted raids across North Vietnam, striking 230 targets including rail yards near Haiphong. Reports indicate extensive bombardment of bridges, depots, and rail lines, with casualties among South Vietnamese troops and ongoing hostilities around An Loc and Kontum. A U S Army helicopter was shot down near Kenton, two crewmen missing.
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George Esper
U.S
Saigon
Amethea
South Vietnam
Coral Sea
Bomriers
North Vietnam
Tese
Uonglinta Cambodia
An Lac
Neri
China
Hai 1
An Loc
Cambodia
Mekong
Kontum
Michael Pizel Ker
Nouthwestern
OMG
Kenton
Auto Crashes Kill 18 In Two State Area
The Associated Press reports a two car collision near Seat Pleasant Maryland killed three and injured others, raising the weekend toll to 18 across Maryland and Delaware. Victims include Yvonne Deale beat Pleasant Md Mary Brown 44 Fairmont Heights Md and Robert White 37 Washington driver of the eastbound car died at Central Ave site.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Washington
Delaware
Seal Pleasant
Prince Georges County
Central Ave
Seat Pleasant
Prince Georges County General Hospital
Surface-To-Air Missiles Shifted To Hanoi Area
Pentagon sources say North Vietnam moved SAM battalions back into the Hanoi Haiphong region to strengthen defenses as U S bombing resumes nearby. By May five battalions had shifted into the Red River delta, with one battalion returned north of the DMZ.
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Hanoi
Fred 5
Hoffman
Military
Wester Washington
Pertagon
Hautoi-Hai
U.S
Manet
North Vetnamese Panhandle
Paraflel
Remilitarized Zone
South Vietnam
Cloces
Haiphong
United States
North Vietnam
Johnson
Panhandle
Red River
Dmz
Stock Prices Ease Upward in Quiet Market
New York reports a modest rise in stock prices as the Dow Jones Industrial Average gains 1.13 points to 972.98 at 10:30 am. Advances lead declines. traders expect some profit taking after recent strong gains, with no major news to push prices sharply higher.
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New York
Humphrey and McGovern To Debate War Welfare Plans
California primary looms as Humphrey and McGovern clash over Vietnam and welfare. The pair will appear on a national TV interview set to run May 22, with both campaigns vying for leverage in the pivotal race. Humphrey criticizes McGovern’s welfare stance while touting fundraising and television appearances. McGovern counters by detailing campaign finances and defending his Vietnam policy amid a heated California contest.
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Wae R. Mears
Humphrey
LOS Angles
Hubert Oh
Califorce
George McGovern
California
Huaphrey
McGovern
Vietnam
Ak Sen
Martinusce Eantas
Minnesota
Mamphre
Hasue
Aiade
South Paige
Los Angel Dakota
Humphrey Jakadwn
Pearance
can-McGovern
San Diego
Sid Humphrey
UA War US
National Broadcasting Co
Anya
Cadillac Gift to Brezhnev Confirmed by Cadillac GM
The Cadillac Eldorado sent by President Nixon to Soviet Communist Party chief Leonid Brezhnev includes most available options with deluxe safety gear and a 3 Kilo speedometer for overseas use. Cadillac confirms the $9,600 vehicle was delivered, arranged as a secret payment prior to Nixon’s Moscow departure.
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Cadac
Nixon
Ief
Leonid T. Brezhnev
Cadillac
General Motors
Brezhnev
Westerm Antos
Moscow
Doctors Say Wallace Slowly Improving
SILVER SPRING Md AP Gov George C Wallace shows slow improvement after abdominal wound doctors report no drain or abscess infection. Wallace’s condition improves gradually as campaign aide Charles Snider says he and Wallace Jr 20 will appeal for votes in California and New Mexico primaries. Snider quotes Wallace wishing Americans forget the shooting and confirms plans to attend the Democratic National Convention in Miami in five weeks.
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Silver Spring
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
Charles Snider
George Jr
Weld Gooo
California
New Mexico
Snider
Miam
Policeman Hurt and Robbery Ended in Tragic Shootout
In Landover, Prince Georges County, a police officer Corporal Raymond Donshue was wounded in the hand and ankle while off duty during a robbery attempt at a restaurant. A man was shot to death as 10 shots were exchanged with the gunman, details state Donshue is in good condition in hospital.
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Landover
Prince Georges County
Corp
Raymond Donshue
Prince Georges County General Hospital
Donahue
West German Leader Sees Nixon Visit Easing NATO Tensions
Bonn AP Chancellor Willy Brandt praised President Nixon for Moscow visit results and urged NATO ministers to pursue East West cooperation while ensuring troops are not reduced to the point of hurting security. Brandt linked military caution with steps toward reducing confrontation.
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Bonn
Waly Tirandt
NATO
Brandt
Nixon
Moscow
Te North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Bueller
William P. Rogers
Bean
Mooscow
Brandl
Acupuncture Used First Time At U S Hospital
Physicians at Einstein College of Medicine used acupuncture to anesthetize a patient’s legs for a skin graft, the first reported instance in a U.S. hospital. The 18-year-old Manhattan bank employee recovered after the operation. Dr. Lavin supervised the anesthesia team from the college’s department of anesthesiology.
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New York
Lavin TR
Thaiymag
IRA Halts Guerrilla Attacks Amid Belfast Clashes
In Belfast, the Irish Republican Army’s Provisional Wing announced a suspension of attacks while violence with British troops continued in West Belfast. Gun battles erupted, a factory bombing damaged a plant, and at least one soldier was seriously wounded. Over 70 people were arrested as Provisional leaders disputed the Official wing, claiming the surrender was a trick.
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Belfast
Irish Republican Army
Saldlera
Ardayne
IRA
Provisional
Marlin Meehan
Meehan
Atl
Tirmer Ceniral
Dublin
Fred Reburge
Lulsyette
Penrod
Lafayette
de- Homan Catholic
Helicopter Crash Near New Orleans Kills 11
A Petrolem Helicopters Corp. craft carrying offshore oil workers crashed about six miles southwest of New Orleans. The helicopter inverted and nearly buried in soft swamp mud, killing the pilot and ten passengers.
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Dulac
Louisianya
Petroleumy Helicopters. Corp
Lafaeyelle
New Orleans
Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Deaths Rise
The Associated Press reports 353 traffic deaths over the Memorial Day weekend, from Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight, during a three day holiday period. The National Safety Council had projected 330 to 630 fatalities, marking the highest three day total for the holiday in THE records.
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Lanallon
National Safety Council
Monay
Associated Press
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