Fischer Apologizes as World Chess Match Set to Open
In Reykjavik Bobby Fischer sends a hand delivered apology to Boris Spassky for disrespectful conduct and agrees to a Sunday night first game with a drawing to decide white pieces. He rejects forfeiting the opening match and says the world is watching.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Soviet Union
Fischer
Spassky
Deax Euwe
International Chess Federation
United States
Soviet Chess Federation
Safety Warning On Soft Contact Lens Sparks Senate Hearing
Senator subcommittee hears demand to pull soft contact lens from market until thorough testing by independent scientists. Dr Sidney Wolfe accuses conflict of interest and cites rushed approval and limited safety data. FDA notes approval limited to one maker, with about 50 000 pairs sold since March 18, 197.
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Senate
Sidney Wolfe
Wolfe
Health Research Group
Ralph Nader
National Institute of Health
Small Business’ Subcommittee
Government ‘Regulations
Food and Drug Administration
Bausch & Lomb
FDA
Charles Edwards
Supreme Court asked to intervene in McGovern credentials case
Democratic forces pressed Chief Justice Burger to convene a special session over McGovern California delegates and Daley faction plans to seat Illinois delegates. The appeals court restored McGovern’s 271 California votes, with Humphrey gaining in some allocations, while Daley supporters seek federal action to seat their delegates. The court postponed ruling until 2 p.m. today. In Moscow, the Soviet Union demanded unconditional withdrawal of the Guantanamo base and pledged continued aid to Castro after his Cuba visit when Castro returned to Havana today.
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Warren E. Burger
Supreme Court
George McGovern
Democratic Party
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Richard J. Daley
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Daley
Daly
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Court of Appeals
Hubert H. Humphrey
High Court
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Soviet Union
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Fidel Casitro
Kremlin
Castro
Cuba
United States
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Havana
Radio Havana
Miami
FBI Storms Hijacked Plane Kills Two Hijackers
FBI agents stormed a Pacific Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 after a six hour hijack. Two hijackers were killed in a gun battle aboard as passengers remained onboard. One passenger died and two were wounded during the assault.
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San Francisco
FBI
Interstate Pacific Southwest Airlin
Robert Gebhardt
Alvarez
Gebhardt
Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Francisco Sr
Biddeford Council Votes Budget Boost and Legal Action
The Biddeford City Council approves a new 4 549 795 budget with a 59 000 addition to the school fund raising the total and prompting a new reading. Action against zoning issues at Jefferson Street and Pool Street is initiated while a 12 000 bid for LaFoyer Hall is accepted for possible senior center use.
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Biddeford
Roland Pelletive O. Cutts
Guy B. Farrell
LaFoyer
de Charite
Pool Street
Bert L. Belair
Central
Grover
Biddeford Pool
New Shops Add Spark to Kennebunkport Square
Kennebunkport resident John Rinaldi and partner Jeffery Stolp renovated a crusty Dock Square structure into four shops and four apartments. Greg Plimpton runs Port Cheese and Wine in the ground floor unit, offering domestic and imported cheeses and wines. The Coastal Sales shop next door features nautical antiques and hardware collected from Maine coastal travels.
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Cecil B. Munson
Kennebunkport
Rinaldi
Rinaldi Boy
John Rinaldi
Connecticut
St. Francis College
Biddeford
Dock Square
Hendrick
Weinstein’s
Greg Plumpton
Plimpton
Needham
Mass
Maine Mariime Academy of
Castine
Jeffrey Stolp
Maine
Futuristic City Being Built In Arizona
Hormidas Mike Mininni, a noted local sports figure, has died. The report notes Mininni's contributions to the community and his influence on regional youth sports programs. Authorities have not released further details pending tributes.
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Arizona
Hormidas
Mike) Mininni
U.S. Air Roars Against NVA Bunkers Near Quang Tri
U S Navy fighter bombers hammered bunkers south of Quang Tri City to clear a path for a South Vietnamese paratroop task force. Two NVA companies, about 200 troops, were entrenched and firing on advancing paratroopers. U S Command reported 14 Americans killed in action last week, four listed as missing, 23 wounded, and seven died non hostilities.
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Saigon
Quang Tri City
U.S
Gravel seeks Democratic vice presidential nomination
Sen Mike Gravel announces he will seek the Democratic vice presidential nomination at the Miami Beach convention. He urges an open contest for delegates to choose the candidate and says he would add meaningful dialogue to the president’s deliberations if chosen.
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Washington
Mike Gravel
Miami Beach
Gravel
Today’s Chuckle Highlights A puzzled line on grandparent jokes
A quirky caption notes the humor in keeping grandparents amused with playful lines about aging. The snippet hints at a light hearted puzzle in a humorous column.
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