Bomb Explodes In TWA Boeing 707 After Landing in Las Vegas
A bomb detonated in the cockpit of a Trans World Airlines Boeing 707 after it landed in Las Vegas injuring no one. Debris flew 30 to 40 feet while authorities say the device was placed by a mysterious extortionist who warned of further action.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Trans World Airlines
Sheriff's Office
TWA
New York
Los Angeles
McCarran International
William F. Schmitt
Police
Kennedy
Schmitt
California
William Motz
Key Witnesses to Testify in Antitrust Probe
Senate investigators push for first hand testimony from three figures in the Justice Department case. Former Attorney General John N. Mitchell and columnist Jack Anderson may testify today. Dita Beard, ITT lobbyist, is hospitalized in Denver. Debate over ITT funding linked to actions against the company.
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Justice Department
John
N. Mitchell
Jack Anderson
Dita D. Beard
International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
Denver
Itch
Anderson
Eindienst
McLaren
Felix Kleindiens
Beard
The
Justice: ‘Department
ITT
Louie B. Nunn
Kentucky
Mitchell
Nunn
Muskie Edges McGovern In Tight New Hampshire Primary
In Manchester New Hampshire Senator Muskie leads in the Democratic presidential race with about 48 percent to McGovern’s 37 percent as delegates split. Nixon dominates the Republican vote and takes all 14 delegates. By 94 percent counted Muskie held 11 of 20 delegate slots to McGovern’s nine, signaling a possible split in the Democratic delegation.
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N.H
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
New Hampshire
George S. McGovern
South Dakota
Muskie
McGovern
Nixon
Florida
New England
White House
Henocide bill sparks egg price fear in Congress
Rep. Paul Findley denounces a Senate plan for a national egg board as a government-backed scheme to force higher egg prices by slaughtering hens. He warns of an "eggopoly" with $5000 penalties and antitrust immunity, while Senate aides outline producer referendums and temporary flock cuts.
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Washington
Paul Findley
House
Senate Agriculture Committee
Ralph Nader
Findley
National Egg Board
Secretary of Agriculture
Feds
Races Set Across Winchester Area As Filing Closes
Ballots for the May 2 elections will show a two way runoff for Winchester mayor. City Council contests exist in both wards, with town races in Berryville Stephens City and an apparent race in Middletown. Only Boyce produced no definite races as filing ended. CERTIFIED AS candidates for Winchester mayor are two five.
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Berryville
Stephens City
Middletown
Boyce
Stewart Bell, Jr
H.W. Butler, Jr
Bell
Butler
Winchester Corporation
Winchester Republicans
Claude O. Frye
Frye
Reuss
Friendship
Shawnee
Sarah Zane
Virginia Avenue
Truban Welfare Bill Passes Assembly
The General Assembly approved Sen. William A. Truban's welfare bill allowing welfare denial for those refusing available employment suited to their abilities and training. The measure, already Senate past, now heads to the governor for signing amid objections over strike cases.
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Richmond
General Assembly
William A. Truban
Shenandoah
Sen. Truban
Senate
House
General Laws Committee
Full
Rogers expresses optimism on US Soviet talks and SALT progress
Secretary of State William P. Rogers told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee he sees some optimism that the Soviet Union will not exploit crises and that significant progress is possible this year. He cited SALT talks and a May conclusion as key steps toward broader US Soviet negotiations.
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Washington
William P. Rogers
United States
Soviet Union
Rogers
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nixon
State Department
West Europe
Japan
China
U.S
Kremlin
Muskie Faces Early Setback in New Hampshire Primary
Edmund S. Muskie drew a modest showing in New Hampshire as delegates picked here were split, with Sen. George S. McGovern winning more of the delegate slate. Muskie still eyes a decisive Illinois primary and the national convention in Miami Beach, amid concerns of a possible third-place finish in Florida behind Wallace and Humphrey.
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New Hampshire
Florida
Muskie
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Virginia Senate Adds 15 Million To Budget In Overnight Action
The Virginia State Senate boosted an already record 5.2 billion budget by 15 million mainly for state employee raises and Medicaid. The move restores 2.5 million for northern Virginia rapid transit and funds a new graduate school of business at the University of Virginia plus operating increases for Madison College. A six month income tax shift financed the increases.
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Jack Davis
Richmond
State Senate
Finance Committee
Edward E. Willey
Senate
Virginia
Washington Area
House
Sen
Willey
University of Virginia
Madison College
Harrisonburg
General Assembly
Colder Air Advances Across Virginia Tonight
Richmond reports colder air moving in from the north with expected clear, cold conditions tonight and Thursday. No significant precipitation expected. temperatures likely to drop significantly across the state.
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Richmond
Virginia
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