Melbourne Captain Says Night Collision With Evans Had Clear Sky
Captain John Stevenson of the Melbourne says the collision with the U S destroyer Frank E Evans occurred during standard maneuvers on a clear moonlit night with good visibility. He reports 119 Americans rescued from the Evans, with 80 more from the aft section and 73 still missing.
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Amughlin
Associated Press
Wester Singapore
Melboune
U.S
Frank E. Evans
John Phillip Stevenson
Melbourne
Stevenson
Sa- Fae
Melboume
Molyas
Polly
Predictions by Jeane Dixon in The Gazette Sunday
Read midyear forecasts by Jeane Dixon syndicated secretary with two predictions on a possible French revolution Castro successor troop movements in Vietnam and other notable matters. Dixon offers insights into a future Woman President Ethel Kennedy remarriage Ved Kermoriy coronation and more for readers in this area.
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France
Castro
Withdyatal
Vietnam
Jeane Dison
Gazette
Deebbeaien
North Carolina House Defeats Liquor Referendum Bill
In Raleigh the North Carolina House defeated a two part measure on liquor by the drink and prohibition. Debated voices warned of mafia influence and widespread crime if liquor sales are tightened while supporters urged a voter choice and state intelligence to decide.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Dim Healty
Mecklenburg County
Gam
Narth Carolina
Beatty
Nath Carolina
Sal Carson
Daniel Lilley
Detenuir
One Man One Vote Resolution Dead in North Carolina
Raleigh report on a legislative fork over a proposed constitutional amendment to delegate federal authority to call a national constitutional convention. The committee split 86, with Sen. Julian Allsbrook steering, arguing dangers of a convention, while Sen. John Doger urged moving ahead, predicting potential minority reports and Senate floor action. A path to overturn the Supreme Court ruling via ordinary constitutional change was urged by some, while others pressed for delaying and pressuring national leaders.
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Raleigh
North Camlina
Yound
John Burney
Drew Hanover
Julian Allsbrook
Halifax
John Doger
D-Callavitus
Senate
Lo World
Willan Slateh
D-Lee
Roger
Congress
U. S. Supreme Court
U.S
Staton
North Carming
Senate tax bill heads to House in North Carolina
The Senate passed a local sales tax bill by a 2 vote margin, voting to add a 1 percent levy in all 100 counties with Mecklenburg kept at 1 percent. The measure directs half of replaced funds to the county and the rest by population to counties and their municipalities. The House debated constitutional amendments on judges and solicitors, but also advanced bills for wider buses, an ethics board, and stricter penalties for public demonstrators kneeling in government buildings.
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North Carolina Sea
House
Senate
Gaston County
North Corolina
Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg
Fts
Smyth
North Carolina
Ale
General Assembly
Ing Senate
Congress
Board of Ethics
Clue Found Near Scene of Murders in Atlantic City
Detectives investigating the Wille slayings say a diver’s wristwatch found near the wooded Garden State Parkway scene could be a clue. A model watch possibly worn by the assailant was recovered close to the victims, Susan Davis and Elizabeth Perry, both students, as authorities pursue leads and rule out several suspects.
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Paleo
Wille
Alice
Susan Davis
Camp Il
Elizabeth Perry
Algo
Exeelsior
Mion
Garden State Parkway
Miss Davis
Miss Perry
New Jersey
Davis
Camp HI
Durham
N.C
Duke University
Robert N. McAlister
Atlantic County
Uie Wale
McAlister
Sheridan Watson Bell
Harrisburg
Hell
Fife
Weale
NC legislature hopes to pass state budget next week
North Carolina leaders push for quick enactment of a $2.58 billion budget and a capital improvement bill. House and Senate leaders discuss approvals from the Joint Appropriations Committee as Gov. Bob Scott seeks key proposals. The plan includes raises for state employees and teachers, with a 39 percent first-year boost for some, plus 8 percent increases for others.
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North Carolina
Housand Senate
Sam Johnson
Clyake
Haure Appropriations Committee
General Assembly
Bob Seah
House
Senate
Joint Appropriations Committee
Mouse
Budge Commission
Johnson Named Veterans Affairs Chief Despite West Branch Ties
Nixon selects Johnson as head of the Veterans Administration confirming him in Washington. Johnson, born Cedar Falls and raised in West Branch after foster placement, rose from farm work to lead the S&J Poulley Co. and serve as American Legion figure. He previously failed bids for local office.
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Jove
Nixon
Veterans
Senate
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Washingon
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Hoover
Rubson
Newty Dobason
Newty Dobason, Thainouneing Tolinsant
Son Chomente
Wer
American Legion
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Town
Chris BE
Tlansen
Inmie Grant
Foe Bulentry
France
Ander Donali
Bile Hort
Iowa
Donald Hansen
Geremany
Pulbright says limited Vietnam withdrawal unlikely to aid peace
Senator J W Pulbright argues a small U S troop withdrawal would only have limited value unless it signals a broader pullback and political statement on the war. He criticizes Nixon policies as militaristic and cautions Midway talks probably won t yield real progress toward peace. Fulbright foresees disappointment from the Midway meeting and contrasts Nixon s tone with past administration policy. Senator Gore adds the key issue is whether U S security aims align with Saigon s. Long defends Nixon while noting some speeches aid dissenters.
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Arkansas
Senate
Nixon
William P. Rogers
Midway Island
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Nguyen van Thieu
Tow
Fulbright
Johnson
Dean Husk
Tte
Pulbright
Sarceh
Vietnam
Jelene
Midway
Allert Gero
D-Tenn
Real loan crunch looms for student aid programs
Washington officials warn of a real loan crunch as the government considers sharply curtailing or ending student loans. More than 610 million dollars in guarantees head to about 750,000 students under the Higher Education Act, with banks muting lending due to higher rates and reduced guarantees.
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Washington
Bry
Its
Inred
Cition of Education
Ore Tid Eastern Bank
Song Sini
Congress
Red Cross plane downed in Biafra conflict and Baltic air losses
Nigerian air force reports a DC6 delivering supplies to secessionist Biafra was shot down near the Kwa Ibo River coast. A Swedish Red Cross aircraft with four aboard was hit over Biafra and missing. the crew included David Brow and three Swedes. Nightly flights have been warned and Swedish crews are flying from Cotonavu to the West of Nigeria amid ongoing clashes.
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Fele
Biafra
Afitontieamene
Swedisn Red Cross
Eaid
Stockholm
Biatra
Abele
Beet
Jouheast
Isin
Kwa Ibo
Calabar
Bialy Ta
Uhlala
Niger River
Norway
Klett Pettersen
Stig Carlsson
Morty Axels
Zon
Framit
Sweden
Pilot crashes near Raleigh Airport injures minor
A newly enhanced pilot crash landed during takeoff at Raleigh Municipal Airport Thursday. He sustained minor injuries. Dr. David Hy Jones walked away with scrapes. The aircraft narrowly missed power lines, trees, and then crashed into a patch of honeylocust.
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Raleigh
David Hy Jones O
Power Kinga
Trea
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