Egypt Syria and Libya vote on Arab federation referendum
More than 10 million Egyptians Syrians and Libyans voted in a referendum backing a loose three nation federation called the Arab answer to Israeli aggression. The tripartite union would join over 40 million people across 1.1 million square miles and create a presidential council cabinet and court with unanimous decisions. Meanwhile Israel reviewed Soviet policy amid rumors of a rapprochement and reports from Beirut claimed an assassination attempt wounded Iraqi President Ahmed Hassan al Bakr during a palace ceremony. Clashes in Gaza City and Khan Yunis were reported as Israeli troops enforced curfews.
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United Press International
Sudan
Egypt
Syria
Libya
Benghazi
Jerusalem
Israel
Soviet Union
Middle East
Golda Meir
Benjamin Eliav
Tel Aviv
Gaza Strip
Shifa
Gaza City
Khan Yunis
Strip
Beirut
al Moharref
Ahmed Hassan al Bakr
Bakr
Baghdad
Tripartite Federation
United States
Iraq
United Arab Republic
Justice Dept challenges proposed airlines merger
The Justice Department challenged the American Western airline merger as anti competitive, arguing it would reduce competition and outweigh public benefits. The Transportation Department endorsed three mergers and urged no super carrier, while JD anti trust chief said four West markets would lose competition.
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Justice Dept
Transportation Department
Allegheny
Mohawk
Delta
Northeast
Transportation Agency
United Airlines
Richard W. McClaren
Justice Department
Antitrust Division
FDA asks Campbell to recall 1110 cases of soup
The FDA urged Campbell Soup Co to recall 1110 cases of vegetarian vegetable soup produced at its Paris Texas plant after cans were swollen or bulging suggesting possible bacterial contamination. The recall follows botulism findings in a July shipment and covers cans made July 2 shipped to 13 consignees in nine states.
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FDA
Campbell
Washington
Paris
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Kansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Missouri
Tennessee
Texas
Pan Am gives credit to stranded students in London
London reports Pan Am offered instant credit to U S students stranded after charter tickets proved worthless. CAB permission sought for half fare one way and round trips, with refunds later. TWA also secured CAB OK to fly youths home at half round-trip fare through September. Embassy warns travelers away from London charters.
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Pan Am
London
UPI
USS
United States
U.S
Pan American World Airways
Civil Aviation Board
New York
Trans World Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Paris
Brussels
Amsterdam
Night at the Harte Theatre Brings New Fees and R Rated Summer
New management at the Harte Theatre announces a revised admission schedule with one dollar general admission and 75 cents for children. The film Summer of 42 is rated R, prompting caution for younger audiences. College Cinema shows Willard, GP rated, and Joe Cocker Mad Dogs and Englishmen, while Hathaway's North Hoosick Drive-in hosts Patton and M A S H as a two for one double feature. Coury’s Plaza Suite appears in North Adams.
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Harte Theatre
Williamstown
Willard
Ernest Borgnine
Joe Cocker
Hathaway
the North Hoosick Drive-in
Patton
Carnal Knowledge at Williamstown Theatre Shows Strong Run
A three part study of American characters marks a successful summer for Williamstown Theatre. Walter Matthau renders three roles beautifully in the film version, with Ann Margaret rising as an actress and Jack Nicholson delivering superb performances. Rated R. Showtimes include Harte 7:20 and 9:15, Williamstown 7 and 9, Manchester 7:30 and 9:15, Drive-ins first shows at dusk.
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Williamstown Theatre
Walter Matthau
Ann Margaret
Jack Nicholson
Harte
Williamstown
Manchester
Malta's PM Mintoff plays Malta's fate against Britain and NATO
Malta's Prime Minister Mintoff leverages Malta's strategic position in a bid to alter relations with Britain and NATO. Moscow Libya and Spain seek influence as Malta debates independence and defense, while talks with the 6th Fleet and potential economic aid reshape the island's future and possibly deter a Soviet naval base.
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Phil Newsom
UPI
Dom Mintoff
Malta
Britain
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Libya
Israel
Mintoff
U.S
Valetta
Moscow
Spain
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North Adams
Niel Simon
Plaza Suite
Hoosick Adams
Bennington Banner Telephone
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Main St
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New York Times
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen Inc
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Weston Playhouse
Three Sisters
the Tavern
Noel Coward
Dorset Playhouse
Enterprise
Swifts
Turkeys
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Howard Johnsons
Lipton Tea
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Valetta Shipyards
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