07 May 1973
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1973
Page
1
Phnom Penh reports a Mekong convoy reached the capital after a tanker sank and two freighters burned amid heavy shore fire 26 miles from the city. Insurgents reportedly overran Kampong Tralach, killing about 100 troops, with 30 escaping. Government gunboats rescued tanker crew, as jets bombed suspected positions.
Kings Mountain area reports several deaths and funerals. Carolyn Lanier Wylie, 4, died at Broughton Hospital Morganton. services at Antioch Baptist Church with burial at Antioch Church Cemetery. Manson Simmons Davis, 75, of 409 Oceana St died. services at Carothers Funeral Home Colonial Chapel. Additional notices: Flay J. Jackson of New Port Richey Florida. David Leroy Griffin of Drexel. Miss IVA Johnston Belmont. Hattie Leona Childers Rock Hill. Denver Hawkins Gastonia. Funeral arrangements handled by local undertakers.
Negotiators from the government and Indian militants sign a disarmament pact to end the 69 day occupation of Wounded Knee. Nonresidents must leave by 9 p.m. EDT Wednesday, with an April 3 audit of tribal funds and civil rights investigations to follow. AIM criticizes reservations governance as oppressive, while officials say lessons were learned in ten weeks of talks.
A fragmented note outlines subscription rules for a hostal publication. It mentions advance payment to independent contractors and a publishing company not responsible for prepayments. Second class postage is listed for Gustanis North Carolina with monthly rates and regional sales details.
In Jerusalem crowds exceed 300000 as Israel showcases a three hour military display, including new weapons and Soviet captured tanks. The event drew UN criticism over route through East Jerusalem and sparked debate on spending amid social welfare calls. Premier Meir cites talks with Egypt's Sadat via mediaries with no response.
In Saginaw Michigan Pat and Bob Flathan raised two Holstein calves Linus and Blackie to butcher weight amid rising meat costs. The pair caused chaos at the Birch Run home stealing feed and escaping often while producing 486 and 469 pounds of beef respectively. The tale ends with the tail in the fridge and regret for the effort.
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