Meir rejects Hussein plan for Palestinian autonomy
Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir dismissed King Hussein of Jordan’s proposal for a semi autonomous Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital. She said the plan offers no peace and cannot form the basis for peace talks. Hussein announced the plan in Parliament amid mixed Arab reaction and regional cautious comments from Syria, Egypt, and Libya.
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Armament Debate Highlights Global Stockpiles Rise
Foreign commentary notes arms stockpiles and military spending surged since Geneva talks. Sweden’s Alva Myrdal warns world arms totals now dwarf prior estimates, with per capita incomes under 200 dollars in many developing nations. U.S. and Soviet spending dominate, while France and Britain lag in disarmament parity. a global accord seems elusive without China and France joining.
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House votes Amtrak funds amid salary cap for officers
The House approved 312 to 83 $172 million to fund Amtrak through July 4, 1974, with $170 million for operations and $2 million for cross border service. An amendment by Rep Schmitz to cap officer pay at $60,000 unless profits allow more passed 235 to 138, leaving Amtrak President Roger Lewis at $223,000. Amtrak faces a $152 million loss this year and forecasts $123 million next year, while Harley Stagger warned the plan could doom the company. The bill moves to the Senate as Amtrak seeks funds after missing a $12 million monthly rail payment.
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Hughes Sets Up HQ in Vancouver Hayshore Suite
UPI reports billionaire recluse Howard Hughes arrived in Vancouver on a private jet and booked the entire top floor and part of the Bayshore Inn annex for a lengthy stay. Immigration officials say he plans to stay as a visitor up to three months, with possible extension.
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Viet Cong and North Vietnamese step up attacks in South Vietnam
Communists launched their heaviest attacks in over five months with 41 shellings and ground assaults across government troops and civilians. U.S. airstrikes against antiaircraft sites followed as a mortar burst hit Da Nang’s Viking camp, while battles in Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh provinces left several dozen dead or wounded. An ammunition depot exploded at Phnom Penh’s Pachentong Airport, with no immediate casualties reported.
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Soviet Cosmos program marks 10th anniversary with new satellite
Moscow reports Cosmos 478 blasted into near earth orbit as a working holiday for the decade old secret Cosmos program. Tass describes the satellite carrying scientific equipment to continue space exploration with orbit coordinates every 50 minutes from 128 to 191 miles up at 65 degrees inclination. Western experts say many Cosmos probes have military aims including spy satellites and weapon tests amid ongoing space activity.
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Texas official convicted of plotting to take a bribe
ABILENE Tex UPI House Speaker Gus Mutscher 39 a farmer turned attorney was convicted Wednesday of plotting to take a bribe while in office. He led a 1969 Texas Legislature effort with two aides to push banking bills in exchange for illegal stock deals tied to Frank Sharp. The group faces up to five years and a $5000 fine each. Mrs Mutscher and reporters clashed outside court as verdicts and decorum issues drew attention.
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House of Wax returns to 3D on campus screen
College Cinema showcases the 3D color reissue of House of Wax with Vincent Price at the height of his ghoulish charm. Straw Dogs earns mixed praise and an R rating while The French Connection lingers for one more night before Kotch arrives. Bennington’s downtown house offers two Poe adaptations The Pit and the Pendulum and Freaks rated GP with show times listed for Williamstown and Harte venues.
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