Israel faces Syria threat after heaviest clash in 27 months
Israeli troops on the Golan Heights remain on full alert after the heaviest fighting with Syria in 27 months. Lt. Gen. David Elazar said Damascus must restrain terrorism and uphold the cease-fire. Syrian raids killed and wounded dozens, with Israel replying with air strikes near Damascus and a northern armored base. The episode follows West German action handing over guerrillas linked to the Munich Olympics hijacking.
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Allende government seeks compromise over trucking strike
Economy Minister Jaime Matos said the Allende administration does not plan to nationalize Chile's trucking sector and sees room for compromise in the three week labor dispute. He noted the government accepted some of the strikers 29 demands, and urged calm while pilots of LAN warned of an indefinite strike in protest against the firing of engineers. The resignation of Interior Minister Jaime Suarez preceded a cabinet shakeup as protests and bank strikes tightened in Santiago.
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South Korea to vote on a new constitution
The government announced a national referendum set for November 21 to approve a new constitution granting President Park Chung-hee more power by dissolving parliament and extending his term to six years. Martial law followed October 17 with parliament dissolved and campuses closed.
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Jet recalled to Kennedy by bomb threat
A KLM DC-9 bound for Amsterdam was recalled to Kennedy Airport after an anonymous caller claimed a bomb on board. The plane landed safely at 10:43 p.m. and passengers were bused back while police searched the aircraft. The flight had departed at 9:36 p.m. and dumped fuel before returning.
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Guinness Book of Records 1972 Aims For World Superlatives
The 1972 Guinness edition hits newsstands chronicling world extremes and trivia. It highlights Rusty Field the tattooed woman, Roy Sullivan the lightning survivor, and Brother Giovanni Battista Orsenigo among others, noting record holders in sports, feats, and objects. It also lists long counts such as Walter Cavanagh’s 147 credit cards and Jack Sholomir’s flame eating, plus world records like Sousa’s 744 foot brass instrument and the Shwemawdaw pagoda in Burma. The volume runs to 692000 copies, about the height of Annapurna and Everest.
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Roy “Dooma” Sullivan
Giovanni Battista Orsenigo
Jack Sholomir
Walter Cavanagh
Bob Minden
Roy Dean
Johnny Magoo
Albert RK. Alexander
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Burma
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Canadian election ends in a virtual stalemate
Ottawa reports a near deadlock as Liberal leader Trudeau loses the majority in Canada’s House of Commons. Final tallies show Liberals at 108 seats to Conservatives 107, with NDP 32 and Social Credit 15. Coalition or new elections loom amid calls for shifts in the tax system and cabinet losses.
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Britain maps Ulster future plan amid mixed reactions
Belfast dispatch notes mixed reactions to a British outline for Northern Ireland. Sinn Fein denounces the plan while Ulster and Irish leaders welcome elements. Whitelaw says Ulster stays UK while a regional government must aid Catholic minority and security remains under British responsibility during violence. Faulkner calls it a tentative, satisfactory document. Lynch praises it as a thoughtful contribution. Government white paper due early next year.
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Heath warns unions to accept voluntary wage price freeze
British Prime Minister Edward Heath confronted the TUC and CBI with a harsh choice. He demanded a voluntary anti inflation package or a statutory measure to cover wages and prices. The pound fell to a record low as talks continued. He said Parliament would not back a plan that regulated prices only.
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Baby Bengal tiger cub on the loose near San Fernando
San Fernando, California police and sheriffs deputies warn residents after Ti the Bengal tiger cub escapes from Gordon Meredith's home. The cub, about a foot tall and 40 pounds, was taken in from a shop for warmth as cold weather loomed, valued at 1500 dollars. Officers say she may tame but could face danger from coyotes and advise contacting animal protection specialists if spotted.
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Gone With the Wind Returns to CINEMA Lineup
Cinema presents MGM classics for locals with Gone With the Wind starring Scarlett and Rhett attracting multi generation fans. At Cinema I new release Buterflies Are Free features Goldie Hawn, while Williamstown offers The Damned and The Devils in a double bill. Showtimes shown for Cinema I Cinema TL and Williamstown venues.
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