CU reports safety hazards in Ford and VW bus wagons
Consumers Union released a prepublication report criticizing Ford and Volkswagen bus wagons for grossly inadequate front end crash protection and potential exhaust intrusion. Dodge and Chevrolet wagons were labeled marginally protective. Ford and VW faced strongest safety objections.
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New clashes erupt in Jordan between army and guerrillas
United Press International reports fresh fighting in Jordan as Arab guerrillas clash with the Jordanian Army for a third day. Egypt considers political intervention to prevent a bloodbath while Israeli forces claim to have killed a six-man guerrilla squad linked to a Tel Aviv rocket attack. In Regio Calabria, youths riot after a ceremony honoring a railway worker. Israeli Foreign Minister Eban appeals for U S Phantom jets amid Soviet armament concerns.
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Syria
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U.S. moves poison gas from Okinawa to Johnston Island
The U S Army began transferring about 13 000 tons of mustard gas from Okinawa to Johnston Island aboard a Navy vessel. General Lampert and Ryukyu official Chobyo Yara watched as seven flatbed trucks carried shells along an eight mile route amid local safety concerns and prior evacuations. The operation aims to relocate the gas over 55 days, the first major step since January traffic moved 150 tons to Johnston Island.
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mid-Pacific
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Nixon orders FBI aid in police killings probes
FBI participation in investigating police killings was ordered by the Nixon administration upon request from local authorities. The move, described as a mandate by Hoover, follows White House and Justice Department actions, though no requests had been made yet. By June 30, 56 police were killed that year, with 51 by the time of the conference.
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John N. Mitchell
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Bill proposed to curb TV news manipulation
Rep Hastings Keith proposes a law to ban staged events and edited footage in television news. Violations could bring a 10 000 dollar fine or up to one year in jail and give the FCC broader power to revoke licenses. Keith says the move would curb sensationalism and improve program integrity despite entertainment loss.
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UPI
CBS
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Keith
Federal Communications Commission
Desloge Tornado Kills Three In Lead Mining Town
High winds leveled two trailer courts in Desloge Missouri injuring 23 with five critically. Sheriff Buckley said two children and one adult died identified as Tina Hasty Jackie Borcy and Betty Nequette. Power and telephone lines were down and looting guarded. Police and crews worked to restore service as residents fled the damage.
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Betty Nequette
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National Weather Service
Vic Damone files bankruptcy explains causes and debts
Vic Damone explains his bankruptcy filing in Las Vegas listing debts of 784,137 and assets of 35,371. He cites bad tax advice from 1961 to 1964 and a duped $250,000 bank note from a promotional group. Damone, 43, stars on The Dean Martin Summer Show and hopes to continue his entertainment career.
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New Tuesday
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