Miners Press for Health Aid at West Virginia Rally
More than 3,000 West Virginia coal miners urged the state legislature to grant workmen's compensation for black lung and called on mine owners to reduce coal dust. Ralph Nader denounced UMWA president Tony Boyle as safety ties with operators were questioned. Rep. Ken Hechler said the Charleston rally marked a historic moment in mining history.
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Tony” Boyle
United Mine Workers of America
Ralph Nader
Nader
Boyle
U.S. Public Health Service
Ken Hechler
D-W. Va
United Mine Workers Unions
Tear gas used as Prague crowd robs statue vigil
Czech police fired tear gas at about 200 students and youths in Wenceslas Square to stop decorating the St. Wenceslas statue with a Czechoslovak flag and a portrait of Jan Palach. The vigil for the 21 year old student ended after Palach's funeral, as authorities cleaned the statue to deter further protest symbols.
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Two Priests Arrested After Unauthorized Mass at Cleveland Cathedral
In Cleveland on Sunday two priests, Rob ert T. Begin and Bernard L. Meyer, were arrested for trespassing after leading an unauthorized Mass at St John s Cathedral. Begin is nephew of Bishop Floyd Begin. Both were released on personal bond. A protest group criticizes the church for its stance on war racism and poverty. A scuffle occurred as a husband attempted to assist his wife at Communion.
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Peace quest in toughest stage
In Paris AP reports the fourth and likely hardest phase of Vietnam peace talks. The North Vietnamese appear ready for a deal, while persistent holdouts risk lengthy stalemates despite U S and South Vietnamese efforts. Secret side talks and ongoing liaison aim to break impasses around the round table.
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Sudden thunderstorm adds to Montana winter misery
A late winter storm doused western Montana with up to six inches of fresh snow and brought thunder and lightning to Missoula Butte Helena and Bozeman. The Weather Bureau warned of near blizzard conditions east of the Divide with winds 30 to 40 mph and anticipated subside by Monday while bitter cold returns afterward. Rural Cascade County residents fear isolation if winds and snow worsen.
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Snowy Pass Conditions Close Montana Highways
Butte Anaconda region reports light snow with little temperature change. Northwest Montana endures heavy snow and wind gusts up to 58 mph causing highway closures. Chains required west of the Divide. Reynolds and Monida passes shut to Idaho traffic. Several U.S. routes restricted to emergency travel. Downtown Great Falls floods from a water main break affecting at least 10 basements.
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Butte Wind Blows Man Off Feet Injury Hospitalized
Sunday winds gusting to 50 mph caused scattered minor damage in Butte. Harvey King, 64, of 826 South Dakota, was blown off his feet after stalling his car and is hospitalized with a possible fractured hip. No traffic accidents were reported.
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Stepped-up fighting in Vietnam mirrors peace talks opening
In the Saigon area allied and enemy units fought at four points as the enlarged Paris peace talks began. Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces attacked bases and outposts within 40 to 60 miles of Saigon, while U.S. and South Vietnamese troops, aided by helicopters, tanks and artillery, reported 127 enemy killed and nine U.S. dead. A major clash northwest of Saigon involved about 200 enemy troops and 1,000 government forces, with 42 Viet Cong killed and four captured. The battle marked the 1,000th U.S. helicopter lost in the war.
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Senator Leonard Vainio Dies in Car Collision
State Senator Leonard W. Vainio of Silver Bow County died at 51 after injuries from a Monday car truck crash near Boulder. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday with Dolan's Mortuary in charge as governors and civic leaders mourn the loss of the longtime lawmaker. Governor Forrest H. Anderson and Lt. Gov. Tom Judge expressed sorrow and friendship.
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Boulder
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Forrest H. Anderson
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Red China Eyes Seat at Paris Peace Talks
London AP reports rising belief among diplomats that Mao Zedong may seek a seat at final Viet Nam peace talks. Signs include shifted Peking policy on Quemoy Matsu shellings, potential return of ambassadors, renewed US Warsaw talks, and China’s 1954 Geneva role in Indochina.
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Missing Faith Gamber Found Dead After Snowmobile Search
Faith Gamber 21 was found by a Rosebud County rescue party on snowmobiles about 24 miles north of Vananda 122 miles from her abandoned car. Sheriff Andy Schulenberg said she walked roughly 17 miles from the car and was discovered 300 feet from a county road around 3 p.m. Julie Kogele, her companion, was rescued the next day. A separate Havre area search for Ernest Bliss, 42, yielded no results.
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Storms claim 86 in California disaster toll rises
Storms in Southern California caused at least 86 deaths across nine days of rain. Governor Reagan estimated 6,000 evacuated and $35 million in damage as federal aid totaling 3 million dollars was declared.
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