Italy's Moro government falls and elections set for June 20
Premier Aldo Moro resigns, triggering a 61 day crisis as his minority Christian Democratic government falls after Socialist abstention falters. Leone to call national polls June 20, with Communists poised for gains and possible cabinet seats. US cautions on Soviet relations, lira hits record lows amid political violence. Separate incident in Maine reports a car crash into a residence injuring an 80 year old man. damage estimated at $4,000. driver fled.
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Italy seen as unstable NATO weak link in Europe
Rome faces persistent economic and political turmoil with high inflation, unemployment, and fast-growing Communist influence. The Christian Democrats struggle to maintain order as 38 governments in 33 years unsettle Italy's Western alignment and US fears rise over a potential Communist cabinet role.
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Lebanon election delayed by heavy fighting and threats
Heavy fighting and extremist opposition forced Lebanon’s parliament to postpone the presidential election. Kamel Assad announced the delay after an emergency rules committee meeting as clashes raged near the villa where lawmakers would meet. Casualties topped 20 dead and 36 wounded.
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Asbestos Traces Found in Water in Major U.S. Cities
EPA reported traces of asbestos in treated and untreated drinking water in Boston Philadelphia Atlanta San Francisco and Seattle while New York Chicago Dallas Kansas City and Denver showed no traces. highest reading 200 million fibers per liter in Philadelphia though other tests there found none. results are inconclusive and further study is planned with emphasis on improved filtration.
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Hughes will authenticity questioned but probate looms
Nevada officials expect lengthy litigation over Howard Hughes estate after experts confirmed the handwriting and signature as authentic. Executor Noah Dietrich defended the document while challengers may allege mental incompetence or duress. A May 14 probate hearing in Las Vegas will set the stage for claims from multiple parties including Hughes Medical Institute, universities, the Mormon Church, and Dummar, the Dusty desert hitchhiker who says he once aided Hughes.
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Rabin warns on West Bank bridges and local elections impact
Israel's Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin warned that bridges linking the West Bank to Jordan could close if Arabs resume violent protests. He urged new West Bank town leaders to focus on municipal issues not Palestinian nationalism and warned against political interference in local activities.
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Smith claims black support in Rhodesia
Salisbury Rhodesia Prime Minister Ian Smith asserted his appointment of four tribal chiefs to a previously all white cabinet proves the majority of Rhodesian blacks back him. He called the move a new initiative toward majority rule while black nationalists criticized it as too little and too late amid ongoing guerrilla raids from Mozambique.
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