War of attrition grows in Golan heights fighting
United Press International reports heavy and prolonged clashes in the rain soaked Golan Heights between Syria and Israel. artillery bombardments continue for a ninth straight day. one Israeli soldier is killed and several wounded. UN observers are injured amid escalating shelling as Kissinger prepares disengagement talks.
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Libya Keeps Oil Embargo Until U S Neutral in Arab Conflict
In Beirut Libya pledges to maintain the unilateral oil boycott until Washington proves by action it is neutral in the Arab-Zionist conflict. A Libyan official will visit the United States, the Soviet Union and Britain to “explore the real situation” and identify friends and enemies. The broadcast comments come as Arab states in Vienna lift the embargo imposed over U S support for Israel.
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Judge Denies TV Time for Jailed SLA Members
In San Francisco UPI reports two imprisoned Symbionese Liberation Army members may still address the Patricia Hearst kidnapping case despite a judge's denial of their request for televised statements. The ruling limits media access while allowing a possible personal statement.
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House votes to extend hot meals for elderly program
The House approved by 380 to 6 a three year extension of the nutrition for the elderly program. It funds at least one hot meal daily for Americans 60 and older, with authorizations rising from 104.8 million this year to 250 million in 1977. The measure highlights aid to the poor and minority seniors amid inflation.
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Sirica Reed Reasons for Turning Over Watergate Report
Judge John J. Sirica explains he turned over the grand jury report to the House Judiciary Committee, noting grand juries can share information with police disciplinary bodies and disbarment panels. He says there is no precedent in impeachment cases and asserts defendants’ rights remain protected despite objections from Ehrlichman and Haldeman’s attorneys.
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Navy streaks around world at South Pole in 10 minutes
Two Navy petty officers staged a world streak at the South Pole during Operation Deep Freeze. They ran a 130 degree sauna glow, flashed from the U.S. South Pole, and completed a 100 foot ice sweep to the photographic pole before retreating to shelter 35 feet below the surface. The stunt was performed by a 13 man wintering detachment, described as dubious at best, and noted alongside other military proceedings.
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Washington zoo hopes giant pandas will mate
At the National Zoo in Washington, Ling Ling and Hsing Hsing, the giant pandas gifts from China, have reached breeding age. Officials are hopeful but cautious, noting a past failed attempt when Ling Ling came into heat. If successful, a cub could arrive between late August and late September.
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Woman killed in freak cancer therapy accident at hospital
In Boston, 65 year old Mrs Hilda MacKenzie of Brockton, widow of nine, died when a cobalt therapy couch rose during radiation treatment. The fail-safe failed, the room was sealed, and officials call it an extremely unusual accident.
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Day for Night At Harte Theatre Nominated Oscar Foreign Film
At the Movies review notes Day for Night at Harte Theatre on Main Street as an Oscar foreign film nominee praised by Rex Reed Judith Crist and Time Magazine calling it one of the best. Twin Cinemas shows The Sting and Serpico with Pacino earning another Oscar nod while M A S H screens at Dubrow's in Manchester. For starting times call Harte 442-8500 Cinemas 442-8179 Manchester 362-1229.
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