Soviet Seven-Ship Cruise to Cuba Planned for July
A seven-ship Soviet naval squadron led by a rocket cruiser and two submarines will visit Cuba from July 20 to 27, Tass announced. The mission, timed for Cuba’s Navy Day and near National Day, signals Moscow’s continued show of force in Caribbean waters and may reflect détente tensions with Washington.
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Varicose Vein Stockings Debate in Britain
In London AP reports a Conservative MP Netl Marten of Oxfordshire urged the government to provide longer elastic stockings for women with varicose veins, saying miniskirts require better fit. Social Services undersecretary Julian Snow rejected the idea, citing medical sizing rules.
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Israel says 18 infiltrators killed in battles across fronts
Israel reports 18 Arab infiltrators killed in gun battles on two fronts Monday night. Nine were killed at the Suez Canal near Timsa Lake after a raid on an Israeli camp, and nine more in clashes in the Jordan Valley. Cairo and Amman claimed higher Israeli losses and attacks elsewhere. The fighting coincides with a brewing rift in Israel’s Labor party as Defense Minister Dayan supporters discuss a possible breakaway. Prime Minister Meir warned a split would be disaster amid security challenges.
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Vietnam Sees Light Action As U S Pullout Begins
Saigon reports twenty seven minor enemy rocket and mortar attacks with no major ground fighting as the first American troop contingent begins withdrawal. Viet Cong deputy foreign minister Chanh vows more extensive offensives to pressure U S recognition and talks.
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Race Begins For Bates Congress Seat
Massachusetts 6th District seeks a replacement for the late Rep. William H. Bates in a special election set for Sept. 30. Gov. Sargent fixed the date with a primary slated for Aug. 26. first candidate to declare is state Rep. Michael Harrington. Bates died June 22 from abdominal cancer at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Davoren announced nomination papers and required 2,000 signatures. final filing July 29 locally and August 29 in Davoren’s office.
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Thant warns of renewed war along Suez cease-fire line
United Nations Secretary General U Thant said open warfare has resumed along the Suez Canal cease-fire line and warned the U.N. observers may be withdrawn. He noted 96 observers face increased fire at posts shelters and equipment and warned of further violations undermining Security Council efforts for peace. He said violence since June 1967 has reached a peak, imperiling any settlement and possibly leading to broader hostilities. In Boston, Ally. Gen. Robert H. Quinn named former state Rep. George T. Contalonis as assistant attorney general after a re-election defeat.
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Senate Bars Reconsidering Fair Tax Bill
Massachusetts Senate rejects reconsideration of taxing real estate used by summer fairs. Sen. James Burke vows to refile next year and push a bill to tax fairs with racing programs same as commercial tracks.
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