Hubby’s ham, giant python, and driving test tales
In St Louis Hubert the dog gnaws a glazed ham after noses push through a screen. In Dallas Darel Gandy’s 9 foot 2 inch python remains missing, old and toothless says its owner. In Birmingham England a parrot named Captain repeats Help Police after a theft. In Croydon 86 year old Fred Allen must retake a driving test after appeal denial. he’s driven since 1902.
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Dallas
UPI
Darel R. Gandy
Gandy
Croydon
England
Fred Allen
Allen
Decision soon on nation's welfare policy shift
The Republican Congressional Campaign Committee says the Nixon Administration is nearing a decision on welfare. The Supreme Court ruling baring state residency requirements intensifies pressure. Two main plans under review by Burns and Finch would either preserve and boost federal payments or replace the system to aid a broader group.
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Washington
UPI
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Nixon
Supreme Court
Arthur Burns
Robert H. Finch
Health, Education and Welfare
Burns
Finch
Johnson may be VA head in Nixon plan
West Branch Iowa Donald E Johnson a former national commander of the American Legion says he has no official confirmation of a Veterans Administration director post. He notes reports from news media and Washington rumors and says he would be pleased to serve if appointed.
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West Branch
Iowa
UPI
Donald E. Johnson
Veterans Administration
White House
Washington
Johnson
Nixon
American Legion
Jack Miller
Lown
Miller
Cedar Falls
Europe
Vietnam
Beloit
Wisconsin
Dave McGaffey
Central Park
Mr. McGaffey
Jesse Radda
VF W Post
McGaffey
VW Post
Dave
Intercepted Memo From Dave McGaffey
An intercepted memo from Dave McGaffey notes American patriotism remains strong in Washington Iowa, underscoring local civic sentiment and national loyalty in a concise Washington report.
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Dave McGaffey
Washington
Notice of will and executor appointment in Ed Knotek estate
Public notice of the will and appointment of an executor for the estate of Ed Knotek. The document specifies the will's provisions and names the parties authorized to administer the estate, with the relevant court and deadlines for claims or filings.
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Ed Knotek
U S Army Sergeant Escapes Nine Months Viet Cong Captivity
Sgt Kenneth R. Gregory of Altus Oklahoma escaped nine months in Viet Cong captivity after breaking free Monday and was rescued by a U S helicopter near Tay Ninh City. He lost ten pounds, enjoyed fried chicken on first meal, and plans to spend time with family after debriefing before possible home return.
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Saigon
VPS
U.S
Gregory
Tay Ninh City
Long Binh
U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division
Thomas H. van Putten
Caledonia
Mich
Vietnam
Altus
Tay Ninh
Oklo
Dutch Marines Called Up In Curacao Oil Strike Turmoil
Venezuelan oil workers revolt spreads to Willemstad as three hundred Royal Dutch Marines move in to restore order. Rioting, looting, and fires rattle the island with six reported dead and damage estimated at up to ten million dollars.
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Caracas
Venezuela
UPI
Willemstad
Curacao
Caracao
Netherlands Antilles
U.S. State Department
Washington
Caracas International
Trans-Caribbean Airlines
Aruba
New York
State Department
Royal Dutch Shell
Nixon relaxes at Key Biscayne as peace strategy focus grows
President Nixon spends leisure time at a Florida beach and moonlit bay cruise while Secretary Rogers delivers his report on secret talks with South Vietnamese President Thieu. Rogers will confer again with Nixon before the Midway summit on June 8 as Thieu seeks clarification of the eight point peace plan.
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Key Biscayne, Fla
UPI
Nixon
Vietnam
William P. Rogers
Nguyen van Thieu
Rogers
Julie
Biscayne Bay
C.G
Bebe) Rebozo
Tricia
David
Julie Eisenhower
Onassis
Christina
Aristotle Onassis
Antanna
Washington
Bayside
Thieu
Midway
Saigon
Thirteen Americans Killed as War Resumes After Truce
In Saigon the U S forces resumed offensive operations after a 48 hour cease fire for Buddha's birthday. 13 Americans were killed and 62 wounded as B52 bombers struck north of the capital and helicopter gunships engaged Viet Cong. Ground fire downed two U S helicopters with one crewman killed and three wounded. South Vietnamese and allied forces reported multiple violations and casualties during the truce period.
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Saigon
Ups
U.S
Creighton W. Abrams
Buddha
Long Binh
Kenneth R
Ottumwa Private Killed in Action in Vietnam
Ottumwa Iowa private Terry Miller 23 drafted July 1968 died in action in Saigon at 2 20 am local time. Miller a Northeast Missouri State College graduate from Kirksville had served in Vietnam since March. Survived by widow Gwin a three month old son his parents and two brothers and a sister.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
UPI
Vietnam
Defense Department
Terry Miller
Saigon
Northeast Missouri State College
Kirksville
Miller
Gwin
Iowa Weather Tonight and Sunday Showers
Cloudy with showers and thundershowers tonight and locally heavy rains in the southwest. Partly to mostly cloudy and cool Sunday with showers ending in the east Sunday morning. Lows tonight range from 55 in the northwest to about 65 in the southeast.
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Iowa
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Key Biscayne
Legion Firing Squad
Woodlawn Cemetery
Journal
United Press International
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