Black moderator elected by Disciple of Christ in Kentucky
The Christian Church Disciples of Christ elected Rev. Dr. Walter D. Bingham 59, of Louisville, as moderator becoming the first Black leader of the denomination. The biennial assembly praised him as he takes a two year term, guiding about 1.5 million members including 50 000 Black adherents.
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Correction Officer Faces Murder Rap
New York UPI reporting Walter R. Harris a 47 year old Department of Corrections officer was indicted for manslaughter and assault in the June 24 Brookyn Kings County Hospital prison ward death of Leonard Eusebi 22. Prosecutors say Harris and four nurses restrained Eusebi with a straight jacket and disinfectant spray before he collapsed and died two days later from head injuries attributed to external impact.
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County Civil Service Sets Promotional Exam for Hoosick Falls Chief
The Rensselaer County Civil Service Commission will hold a promotional exam for the Hoosick Falls police chief position with a Nov 20 test date. Applications must be filed by Oct 27. Eligibility requires permanent Hoosick Falls police status, three years of continuous service, and a NYS driver’s license. Conviction of a felony bars. other offenses may bar. The NYS Dept. of Civil Service will rate the exam. forms are available at the county civil service office.
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Freshman Convocation Attendee William LaFleur at Grahm College
William LaFleur son of Mr and Mrs Robert LaFleur of Taborton Road Sand Lake recently attended freshman convocation at Grahm Junior College Boston Mass He is enrolled in the business administration program and a 1971 Averill Park High School graduate.
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Mexico Eyes Exemption From Freeze
Mexico seeks a special exemption from the 10 percent surtax on imports imposed by President Nixon. Officials deny plans for exemptions while Mexican sources say behind the scenes maneuvering may yield relief after Phase 2 of the plan. An exemption could aid President Echeverria’s economy as about 70 percent of exports go to the United States and a $500 million trade flow is affected.
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Frankfort Teachers Reach Agreement
Frankfort Schuyler teachers and the school board reached an early morning agreement at 4 a.m. ending a strike that began last Friday. The 1,735 pupils returned to class in Frankfort New York as negotiations resolved the dispute.
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Israel Farm Output Rises 25 Percent to 600 Million
Tel Aviv AP reports Israel's Agriculture Ministry values farm production for the year ending September at 600 million dollars, up 25 percent from the previous 12 months.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Candidate Attributes Youth Disrespect as Juvenile Problem
Democratic candidate for Troy Police Court judge Henry R. O’Bryan told a Hart Jr. residence reception that youth disrespect fuels delinquency and must be met with drastic immediate action. He urged enlarging the juvenile police squad and strict post-arrest judicial procedures.
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Conscience Fund Receives Subway Aid Hopeful Gift
A New York City taxpayer sent 450 in two money orders to the state treasury with a note wishing the money go to improving the New York City subway system. Tax Commissioner Norman F. Gallman said the funds will be deposited in the General Fund.
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New York City
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Tax Department
Bomber Mistakenly Hits South Vietnamese Troops
An American A37 bomber accidentally struck a South Vietnamese position near the Cambodian border, killing 18 soldiers and wounding seven paratroopers. The attack occurred 60 miles northwest of Saigon near Thien Ngon in Tay Ninh Province during a Monday raid.
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U.S
Thien Ngon
Tay Ninh
Mekong
Fischer Tops Soviet Chess Champ in Buenos Aires
Grand Master Bobby Fischer defeated former world champion Tigran Petrosian in the seventh game of a 12 game event. Petrosian resigned on move 34 after nearly four hours of play. Fischer pressed from the start and secured a mating-looming attack with rooks on the seventh rank.
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Two Buses Targeted By Arab Bombings In Israel
Two buses were targeted in bombing incidents in Israel and occupied territories. In Haifa a civilian bus was wrecked minutes after passengers evacuated. three people were slightly injured. Hours later near Hebron a second bus carrying Arab workers was blown up after they were ordered off.
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