National Guardsmen To Get M16 Rifles
Washington AP reports light weight M16 rifles are being issued to National Guard troops to replace M1 and M14 rifles. Ohio National Guard Adjutant General Sylvester Del Corso announced the plan at Kent State University, with about 200,000 rifles expected in armories by mid 1971.
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Dow Jones Rises to Four Month High on Inflation Hints
The Dow Jones industrial average climbs 15.81 to 745.51, the strongest in nearly four months, helped by a cooler July cost of living rise. Analysts note inflation easing, Nixon administration optimism, and ongoing Federal Reserve monetary ease.
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Deadlines for Classified Ads Noted for Monday Edition
Deadlines run 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for the next day use. A 1:00 a.m. Saturday deadline applies for the Monday edition with 12:00 noon Friday border ads for the Monday issue.
National GOP backs Garland in Virginia Senate race
Virginia leaders welcomed James N. Allison Jr. of the National Republican Committee to a Richmond conference as the party pledges backing for Roanoke Legislator Ray L. Garland against Democrat Sen. Harry Byrd Jr. and GOP Chairman Warren B. French Jr. expects financial aid and campaigning from the national group. Independent candidate Ben Ragsdale denied outside Washington involvement in voter registration in the 4th District and rejected Abbitt’s charges as fear based.
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Mother Fights to Have Black Soldier Buried In All-White Cemetery
Mary Campbell seeks to bury her son Spec. 4 Pondexteur E Williams in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Cemetery manager James Livesay denies Negro burial without court order, prompting a potential legal fight as Mrs Campbell presses for a white plot or a court ruling.
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Flying Frogs Have Flight Postponed Again
At Wallops Island the Scout rocket mission carrying two tadpole frogs on a one way flight was postponed a second time due to temperature control problems in the experimental unit. NASA scrapped the launch Friday 36 minutes before the window. The study aims to reveal disorientation in humans and animals from space flight using frogs with similar inner ear structures.
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Zuni Indians Gain Self Rule On Reservation
The Zuni tribe of western New Mexico signed a historic agreement with the Interior Department granting them administration of their own reservation. It is the first such pact under an 1834 law never before used.
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Zuni, N.M
New Mexico
Interior Department
Beagle Lost in Paris Virginia Reward Offered
Reward offered for information leading to recovery of a black tan and white male beagle with a white hip spot. Last seen near Route 50 and 17 on August 19. Contact John Hayes Paris Virginia at 703 592 3718.
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Coroner Testifies Tate Was Hanged and Stabbed in Murder
Los Angeles AP reports coroner Dr. Thomas Noguchi says Sharon Tate was hanged as well as stabbed with 16 wounds. He notes rope burns on her neck and cheek and demonstrates wounds on her torso while outlining stabbing pattern. Manson and followers sit as trial continues amid defense objections and courtroom motions.
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Thomas T. Noguchi
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Charles Manson
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Angkor Thom Vast City of Stone Figures and Streets
By the 13th century Angkor Thom in Cambodia housed more than a million people. Massive walls enclosed hundreds of huge statues and broad avenues connected sculptured terraces to palaces temples treasure houses libraries and hospitals.
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Bank Robbery Photographed in Richmond Bank Heist
A bearded man in his 20s robbed the First & Merchants National Bank in Richmond at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Teller Shirley Flippen filled a brown bag with 1400 dollars after a note demanding money and a gun, while a wall camera captured the three minute crime. FBI and police hunted the suspect as customers remained unaware.
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