Sadat Presses Egypt for Arms to Confront Israel
Egypt's President Anwar Sadat told the Arab Socialist Union congress that Cairo would accept armaments if necessary to confront Israel and suspend Soviet combat involvement. He criticized U.S. and Soviet positions, urged national unity, and demanded an emergency session of parliament this August to formalize laws. He reiterated no intention to negotiate while Israeli forces occupy Egyptian territory.
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Wildcat Protests Sweep Britain Over Dockers Jailing
London reports say 42,000 longshoremen led nationwide stoppages as protests spread against the jailing of five dock workers. Ports, markets, and presses shut as miners, printers, and drivers join the walkouts. The crisis tests the Heath government amid inflation and unemployment, with TUC and Labour urging release of the jailed men and suspension of the Industrial Relations Act.
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Blaze Evacuates 556 Patients in Hospital Fire
A four alarm fire at Woodville State Hospital in Collier Township caused the evacuation of 556 patients in the men’s building. About 125 were carried out in beds with no injuries to patients. Two firemen suffered smoke inhalation. Fire started 8:35 a.m. in the auditorium. cause and damage estimates pending.
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Airport Facilities Added In 1972 Record Rise
Washington reports that at the start of 1972 the United States had 12 070 aircraft landing facilities, despite the abandonment of 434. The net increase in facilities was 636 for the year.
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Israel says missiles used in air clash over canal
Israeli authorities claim aircraft fired on by Egyptian missiles east of the Suez Canal. Cairo reports say one Israeli Phantom was shot down, while Israel denies damage to its planes. The incident marks a rare challenge to the two year old cease fire as both sides report air activity near the canal.
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Official Guest Speaker at Dedication of LNG Facility
Indianapolis AP notes Pins kney Walker vice chairman of the Federal Power Commission will keynote the dedication of Beech Grove gas and coke utility LNG plant in Indianapolis. He will discuss natural gas supply and regulation alongside Mayor Richard G. Lugar and Beech Grove mayor Elfen Gestreiler. The plant cools natural gas to 190 degrees below zero, liquefying it for storage in a 42.2 million gallon tank equal to about 1 billion cubic feet of gas.
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Puerto Rico Opens 1.2 Million Cockfighting Coliseum
In San Juan Puerto Rico a new 1.2 million cockfighting center features a 100 seat arena and a 500 seat restaurant with closed circuit television to watch birds in action. There are 1133 arenas statewide with many hosting multiple matches weekly. The venue uses synthetic turf for the fights.
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