Joke costs man five year prison term
A drunken joke about a bomb on a Delta Air Lines flight led to Paul Edward Hastings of the Washington area receiving the maximum five year sentence under an observation and study program. FBI reports say Hastings called the threat a joke and admitted being drunk.
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U.S
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Delta Flight
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Cuba
Atlanta
New Orleans
Baltimore
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West Virginia mines mostly active after picketing
Most United Mine Workers District 31 mines in West Virginia were reported working today following a halt that idled about 1,500 workers after the Blacksville No. 1 mine fire ten days earlier. Arnold Miller announced Ronnie Statler would join his campaign staff as a full time organizer amid calls to overhaul UMW leadership.
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Associated Press
United Mine Workers Union District 31
West Virginia
Blacksville
W. Va
Arnold Miller
UMW
Charleston
Ronnie Statler
Blacksville No. 1
District 31
Miller
Consol
Statler
Mannington
W.A
Tony” Boyle
Union
Judges Open Door to Partisan Politics by Federal Employees
A three judge panel ruled that Hatch Act restrictions on federal workers are vague and overly broad, allowing partisan activity but delaying clear limits pending a Supreme Court ruling. The decision halts enforcement while Congress may redefine permissible activity.
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Supreme Court
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Gerhard A. Gesell
Gesell
Eagleton withdraws as Democrats praise courage and resolve
Senate leaders and governors react to Thomas Eagleton's decision to abandon the vice presidential bid. Leaders from Mike Mansfield to Missouri figures hail his candor while split views emerge on the race against incumbent President. Some praise, others worry about McGovern's path. Eagleton's resignation centers Missouri's political drama as party unity remains in question.
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Thomas F. Eagleton
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Eagleton
Tom Eagleton
Missouri
George McGovern
Mark Eagleton
St. Louis
Shirley Butters
Delton Houtchens
Dock Strike Nibbles at London's Fruit Supplies
The British 42,000 longshoremen strike enters its second week threatening fruit supplies with shortages in Covent Garden markets. Officials consider a national emergency to speed unloading as perishables rot in harbor backlogs.
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London
Covent Garden
New Zealand
Edward Heath
New City Students to Register This Week
Winchester school officials announce registration for all new residents and unregistered pupils this week at their attendance area school. Grades 8-12 report to Handley High. grades 6-7 to Winchester Intermediate. others to their elementary.
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Winchester
Handley High School
McGovern-Eagleton tie resolved as Eagleton steps aside
After a long meeting in the Senate Marble Room McGovern said Eagleton would withdraw from the race citing national debate and furor. Eagleton defended his health history noting nervous exhaustion and electroshock treatment as he pledged to stay involved, while McGovern attributed the decision to broader political pressure.
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Sen. Eagleton
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Tom Eagleton
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Sen
Nelson
Nixon
White House
Virginia commission hires education consultant
The Virginia General Assembly's Commission on Higher Learning hires Dr. James L. Miller Jr. to study coordination among colleges and considers whether the State Council of Higher Education should gain more authority or a new board should be created. Eight subcommittees will explore duplication of programs and funding issues as lawmakers seek flexible study paths and new tax money.
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Virginia General Assembly
Commission On Higher Learning
Virginia
James L. Miller Jr
University of Michigan
William F. Stone
Martinsville
Miller
North Carolina
Stone
State Council of Higher Education
Del
Archibald A. Campbell
D-Wytheville
Commission
Roy Smith
D-Petersburg
House Appropriations Committee
Council of Higher Education
Edward E. Willey
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