New Israeli Peace Offer May Include Withdrawals
Israeli officials signal a possible new peace proposal with greater territorial withdrawals than previously stated. Foreign Minister Yigal Allon hinted Israel would relinquish most lands seized in 1967 in exchange for political and security commitments. The discussion follows Kissinger mediation and prior partial Sinai withdrawals.
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Briscoe Signs Schools Bill in Texas
Gov Dolph Briscoe signed an $853 million school finance bill at the Catarina Ranch near Uvalde. The law bans summer unemployment benefits for teachers, with other provisions taking effect Sept 1. The measure increases starting salaries to 8000 and raises aid to 1103 districts, totaling 281 million for raises.
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Angola Fighting Erupts in Luanda Amid Fresh Violence
Heavy clashes break out again in Luanda as rival liberation movements fight for control. The Luanda military orders use of all means to restore order, while shootings and explosions disrupt the city. A medical student at University Hospital reports three killed by a bazooka rocket and bullet strikes on ambulances, with one nurse among the dead.
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Senate Weapon Bill Advances Despite Budget Cuts
The Senate approved a 30.3 billion military weapons authorization bill 77 to 6, rejecting budget-cut attempts. It opens service academies to women next June, extends Israel military credit sales, and blocks future missile tests without Russia testing. Conference with the House will align final language.
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Weather outlook with heat and storms ahead
Clear to partly cloudy through Sunday with a slight chance of nighttime thunderstorms. Continued hot afternoons with low to night in the mid 60s and high in the mid 90s. Winds southerly 12 to 22 mph. Probability of precipitation 20 percent tonight.
Senators Condemn Viet Fighting Rules
UPI reports the Pentagon released ground rules for Vietnam era combat drawing sharp criticism from Sen. Barry Goldwater who said the restrictions caused casualties. He showed 43 pages of rules while Defense Secretary Schlesinger warned many remain classified. Goldwater condemned the rules as tying troops’ hands and risking lives. Thurmond supported the disclosure saying the public would not approve sending men to battle with their hands tied.
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British vote to stay in common market confirmed
Britons chose continued membership in the European Common Market with 67.2 percent in favor from 68 districts. Final count: 17,378,581 for and 8,470,073 against, turnout 65.6 percent. Prime Minister Harold Wilson touted a historic victory ending 14 years of debate.
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Laos approves Pathet Lao troop deployment for integration
Premier Prince Souvanna Phouma says Pathet Lao troops may be deployed across Laos including former rightist areas to speed up integration of warring factions. U.S. AID staff face higher pay demands after operations end amid anti American protests. Unemployment hits 9.2 percent.
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