Storms flood north western Ohio with heavy rains
Thunderstorms dumped over 10 inches of rain in north western Ohio causing widespread flooding on roads bridges and basements. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings across Fulton Henry Putnam Lorain Medina Cuyahoga and nearby counties with projections of rising rivers and possible overflows.
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Hanoi Frees Three POWs After Hanoi Ceremony
Three American pilots freed by North Vietnam after bomb raids I North Vietnam release ceremony includes relatives and peace activists. Navy Lt Norris Charles Navy Lt Markham Gartley and Air Force Maj Edward Elias meet reporters in Hanoi receive civilian clothing and give statements.
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Israelis Return Home After Lebanon Raids
Israeli forces ended a 32hour search and destroy mission in Lebanon after destroying guerrilla camps and killing dozens. Lebanon reports 18 Israeli dead and 8 Lebanese soldiers killed. Israelis resumed Yom Kippur as air and road traffic were disrupted and censorship imposed.
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Uganda says invaders repulsed near Kampala
Uganda announced it had more or less repulsed an invasion force said to come from Tanzania as it sought to thwart plans to expel thousands of Asian residents. Tanzania denied an invasion but said two planes presumed Ugandan bombed Bukoba. Uganda said troops halted the attack at Mbarara and recovered 25 bodies including three Israelis.
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Debt Ceiling Raise Sought by Nixon Administration
President Nixon asks Congress for a $15 billion increase in the debt ceiling to allow continued borrowing to pay bills. Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz and top aides also seek a $250 billion spending ceiling to control overall appropriations.
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Warning Prevents Plane Blast at Nicosia Airport
A telephone warning about a time bomb aboard a Venezuelan DC8 led to an emergency landing in Nicosia. The bomb found in a rear toilet was defused. three suspected Lebanese men were arrested in Beirut. One suspect allegedly called Beirut Airport to warn.
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Congressmen Bill Ryan Dies at 50 in New York
Democratic liberal Congressman Bill Ryan, the first to oppose Vietnam War funding, died of cancer at Memorial Hospital at age 50 after a throat cancer recurrence following surgery. He had health issues during last June’s primary with Bella Abzug, who then won the district nomination. No interim appointment will be made. replacement will be chosen by Democratic district leaders.
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Obscure Editorial Notes and Scattered Snippets
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Three U S Jets Lost In North Vietnam Raids
AP reports USS Command says three jets lost during raids over North Vietnam with four of six crewmen missing. Navy destroyers and aircraft intensified attacks on Chinese freighters unloading near Dong Hoi and Vinh to bypass the blockade.
President Plans Pep Talk On Drug Traffic Campaign
Nixon will address U S diplomats at a three day State Department conference with 55 foreign postings to review narcotics control progress. Secretary Rogers Helms and Ingersoll headline a VIP speakers list as Nelson Gross cites price and purity shifts in New York Boston and Baltimore illustrating early campaign impact.
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McGovern Drives Through West Virginia Coal Country
Senator George McGovern campaigned in Huntington and Logan Virginia West Virginia outlining attacks on Nixon administration mine safety enforcement. He urged ending strip mining and strict logging limits while requesting 10 million dollars for mine safety research and reviews of black lung aid claims. He spoke to about four thousand at Marshall University in Huntington.
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Two Air Force Crews Missing After North Vietnam Raids
U S forces report an F105 shot down near Cao Cat Ba island east of Haiphong with two crew missing after a surface to air missile strike. A Phantom crew bailed out 65 miles northwest of Da Nang and was rescued. A second Phantom downed by MIG near Haiphong with two crew missing. Radio Hanoi claims multiple U S planes shot down in three days. North Vietnamese forces press operations in Quang Tri Citadel area as government troops maintain control.
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Three Day Week Experiment For Textile Plant Employees
Lester Cutler, 51, owner of Wales Manufacturing in Gastonia North Carolina, begins a three day work week for his staff, keeping 40 hours via twelve hour shifts. Workers praise the schedule for time off, home life and reduced commuting, with benefits cited as job creation and lower wear on vehicles.
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