Judge Dismisses Otepka Libel Suit Against The New York Times
A U S District Judge Roszel Thomson dismissed Otto F. Otepka's four million libel suit against The New York Times after a trial began. The ruling found no evidence that Times staff acted with prejudice to damage Otepka's reputation regarding coverage of his 1970 editor note. The case centered on articles about Otepka's 1963 dismissal and subsequent public dispute over classified materials.
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UFO eludes police during L A chase
Two Los Angeles police officers pursued an unidentified flying object with bluish white lights for two minutes then lost it as it vanished in a blink. Residents reported orange lights but the craft seen by officers appeared large and round, then sped skyward and disappeared.
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6% wage hike ends strike of NYC hospital workers
New York's 30,000 striking nonmedical hospital workers accept a 6 percent wage compromise and return to work ending a week long walkout that disrupted care at 48 hospitals and nursing homes. The agreement, drafted by the Health Industry Wage Committee, awaits full CLC approval. Moe Foner argues the total package equals about 9.3 percent when hours and fringe benefits are counted. Hospitals face about $3 million daily in costs. a federal judge levied a $750,000 daily fine against the union for defying the order to return.
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250000-year-old tools puzzle Mexico find
Three scientists report dating stone tools from an ancient Mexican stream bed at 250000 years old. The find challenges the accepted view that humans first entered North America 12000 years ago. Tools include spear points knives and scrapers alongside animal bones from extinct species.
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New England Caucus urges action on energy crisis unemployment
Washington (UPI) Members of the New England Congressional Caucus warn the fuel shortage may cause serious unemployment this winter and for years. They urge President Nixon to coordinate plans to protect jobs, identify low impact fuel savings, and require government economists to report by January 1, 1974, with long term programs to maximize employment amid slow energy growth.
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New Cracks Delay Skylab Launch To Friday
A second set of cracks found in the Skylab 3 booster delays liftoff. Officials rescheduled for Friday amid doubt about rookie astronauts Gerald Carr Edward Gibson and William Pogue flying then. Next window would be Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Harte Theatre Shows Godspell and Let the Good Times Roll
At the Movies column notes Harte Theatre on Main Street ends tonight with a double feature of Godspell and Let the Good Times Roll. Cinema I presents Costa Gavras political dramas A State of Siege and Z, praised as top political horror classics. Cinema II repeats pattern with The Secretary and All the Young Wives. Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet plays at the Manchester Cinema with Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting, lauded for youth and production quality.
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