Violence Flare Forces National Guard Aid in Akron
National Guardsmen reinforced Akron Ohio with 1,100 troops after late Saturday fire bombings and Sunday unrest that began Wednesday and led to 62 arrests. In Benton Harbor Michigan police used Mace as about 400 youths smashed windows and lit firebombs, drawing 50 arrests. Jackson Michigan saw roaming bands early Sunday. five arrests, four teens, after windows and cars were damaged.
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Post Office to Halt Saturday Home Mail in Fall
Postmaster General W. Marvin Watson outlined plans to cut Saturday residential mail service and eventually reduce home deliveries to four days a week as part of Congress ordered personnel ceilings. Some communities would see October or November implementation with Saturday parcel post ending in October and 500 third and fourth class offices closing this month and August.
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Troops Crossing Borders In Prague Crisis Readied For Talks
Reports from Prague say Soviet forces are pulling back with up to nearly 1000 Red Army vehicles entering Poland while smaller units retreat toward East Germany and the Soviet Ukraine. Czech reformer Josef Smrkovsky calls for bilateral talks as Pravda warns the anti communist moves threaten Eastern Europe security and the Europe balance of power.
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Ray Earl Ray pleads not guilty in MLK assassination case
Ray Earl Ray pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on charges of assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The judge set a trial for November 12 with a six week window and also accepted a not guilty plea to a separate charge of carrying a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm.
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Soviet Warning Upsets Czech Reform Leaders
Moscow warned Czechoslovakia that Communism cannot be overthrown by anti Communist forces aided by imperialists. Pravda hinted at possible direct action to curb reforms, potentially restoring hardline rule or setting up an alternative government with Warsaw Pact backing. Analysts caution that crisis gravity is high and only a quick compromise could avert broader conflict.
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Postmaster Watson Notice From Washington D C
A Washington DC postmaster addresses a query about Mr Zip taking lengthy rest periods. The brief note hints at postal workflow concerns and management of routine duties.
Viet Cong terror wave in Saigon area yields many dead
Viet Cong guerrillas bombed four public gatherings in Saigon area, killing 20 and injuring 120. Bombings hit three theaters, a Buddhist pagoda, and a government troops crowd. A U.S. helicopter, naval clashes, and other attacks killed and wounded numerous military and civilian personnel amid heightened war activity.
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Governors cling to favorite sons as Nixon power holds
In Cincinnati governors weigh delegate strength two weeks before the convention. Reagan appears active though undeclared, while Nixon maintains a large delegate lead. Humphrey leads McCarthy for the Democratic nomination as governors convene the final preconvention session. Gardner urges public officials to fund urban problems, Volpe calls for tougher gun laws nationally and in states.
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Maine
Philip H. Hoff
Vermont
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California
Nixon
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Tent collapses on rock fans in Milwaukee arena
A sudden gust toppled a large tent over 2 000 rock fans in Milwaukee injuring about 65. No serious injuries reported as crowds remained orderly. Similar incident had occurred July 9 in Auburn New York at Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus.
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Wis
UPI
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N.Y
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Red Cross
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William Walker
Washington County Fair set for banner year
Entertainment lines up for five day Washington County 4 H and FFA Fair opening August 5 at the west edge of Washington with a full schedule. The Jack Lindle Shows return August 8 and three dances fill the grandstand week with Do s and Don ts Vibrants and Geometric Progressions performing in the skating rink.
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Iowa Weather Brief: Variable Clouds Through Tuesday
Weather report notes variable cloudiness through Tuesday with a chance of thunder showers tonight and Tuesday. Lows range from near 60 in the north to near 70 in the south. Tuesday highs reach the upper 80s to low 90s, with Wednesday showing a chance of scattered thundershowers and little temperature change.
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