Franjieh Declared Resigned by Lebanon Coup Leaders
In Beirut the National Corrective Movement declared Suleiman Franjieh resigned after defying a military coup aimed at replacing him. Clashes across Beirut left multiple dead and wounded as loyal troops, militiamen, and police fought near Franjieh’s mansion and throughout the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Corrective Movement
Aziz Ahdab
Suleiman Franjieh
Franjieh
Beirut
Ahdab
Zagharta
Lebanon
American University of Beirut
Middle East Airlines
Franjeih
Reform
Dismissal of Gambling Indictments in Amarillo Slim Case
District Attorney Tom Curtis dropped gambling charges against Thomas Slim Preston and Earl Summers after Judge H Bryan Poff ordered the arresting officer to reveal informant details. Curtis will seek new indictments after the next grand jury meets, citing the need to protect informants and uphold legal precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Curtis
Thomas “Amarillo Slim
Preston
Earl Summers
H. Bryan Poff
Curtis
S. Virginia
Summers
George E. Dowlen
Amarillo
Poff
Department of Public Safety
Dan Self
Bombing attempt at Hearst estate exposes explosives trove
Shasta County California sheriff's ex plosive expert Harold McDaniel crawls from beneath the Hearst mansion at Wyntoon carrying a batch of explosives believed placed there by the New World Liberation Front. The device malfunctioned causing minor damage to the structure. Randolph Hearst said the bombing aimed to frighten his daughter Patricia into silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shasta County
California
Harold McDaniel
Hearst
Wyntoon
New World Liberation Front
Randolph Hearst
Patricia
Accord Reached On Aramco Sale
Four U S oil firms reached general accord with Saudi Arabia on selling their stake in Aramco the world’s largest oil exporter. Sessions will continue between technical and legal staffs and no dates were set. Saudi ownership stands at 60 percent with Exxon Texaco California and Mobil holding the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama City
Fla
UPI
U.S
Saudi Arabia
Mideast
Aramco
Fannin Field
New York
Exxon
Texaco
Califor
Nia Standard
Mobil
Plush
Bay Point
Shiek Ahmed Yamani
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
OPEC
Vienna
Spencer Lloyd
Panhandle area gains U.S. aid for eco development
The Economic Development Administration designated the Panhandle a new EDA district, enabling 25 counties to access loans and grants for industrial parks water and sewer projects and technical aid. PRPC and local officials expect job growth and higher economic stability. Existing EDA funds have already assisted Armstrong Moore Hansford and Lipscomb counties since 1971.
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Economic Development Administration
Panhandle
Hightower
Mahon
Globe News
PRPC
EDA
Taylor
Armstrong, Moore, Hansford
Lipscomb
Pet Rock Day Care Brings Fun For All Stones
Allen Texas reports Grady Wright opens Our Place Pet Rock Day Care with a fenced play area five acres of land and a 4 inch pool. Prospects include 1 year memberships at 4 dollars with certificates and a tattoo parlor for rocks. Wright plans pet rock food future offerings and a growing business despite skepticism.
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Allen, Tex
UPI
Our Place
Pet Rock
Wright
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Armed Forces Command
Pm Net
Potter County
Amarillo Slim
Cen Ee
Ion
Accord
United States
Panhandie
Washington
Dumas
Moore County
Grady Wright
Plano, Tex
Dallas
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