France borrows $745 million from IMF to bolster franc
The French government drew $745 million from the IMF to support the franc as a nationwide general strike continues. Paris faces massive traffic jams while anti strike demonstrators rally for de Gaulle and major sectors remain paralyzed. In Lyon students clash amid student protests over the regime as wage talks proceed.
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Daring Thefts In Richmond Reported In Broad Daylight
Police linked four men to two separate daytime robberies in Richmond. A woman carrying 9700 in checks and 300 in cash plus a 10 000 bank deposit was robbed near a glass window, while a jeweler reported a loss of undisclosed loose diamonds from an open safe. Four suspects in each incident, parks blocks apart, remained unconnected.
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Richmond Camera Shop Inc
Jordan Hit By Israeli Attack Sparks Border Fighting
Israeli jets and ground forces launched a three hour raid that struck positions along a 12 1/2 mile front around Irbid Beisan Valley and Jordan Valley killing 30 and wounding 60. Ambassadors and AP described it as a surprise attack with ground to ground rockets and fires near Irbid.
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Actress Valeria Solanis Held Without Bail After Warhol Shooting
New York AP Actress Valeria Solanis, 28, was ordered held without bail for psychiatric evaluation after being arraigned on two counts of attempted murder tied to the Monday shooting at Andy Warhol's Union Square office. Warhol is in critical condition. Mario Amaya grazed and not hospitalized.
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Giap casts cloud over Vietnam peace talks with hard line stance
North Vietnam leader Vo Nguyen Giap said the United States must end its aggression and withdraw troops for peace. He told L Humanite that Americans lack faith in victory and that fighting will continue until U.S. exit is achieved, a remark seen as potentially affecting resumed talks in Paris.
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Turmoil Across Italian Cities As Strikes Clash With Police
Rioting workers and protesting students roiled Lanciano Turin and Naples as police used tear gas and clubs to restore order. At Rome University armed officers cleared more than 2 000 rebellious students. Leaders of the far left urged demonstrations in France but main parties stayed aloof. Premier Aldo Moro prepared to resign after Parliament convenes.
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Saturn Rocket Shielded From Abby in Cape Kennedy
Tropical Storm Abby weakened from hurricane strength as it grazed Florida tipping a $28 million Saturn rocket into a hurricane proof shelter at Cape Kennedy. The storm caused one drowning, two Miami couples safe, and a missing Marathon man after rough seas. Cuban refugees and local rescues marked a tense coastline retreat.
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Attack On Tito is Thwarted
Belgrade officials report Communist party student cadres regained control at Belgrade University amid two days of clashes with authorities. A mass rally in Marx-Engels Square was called off after a government ban on street meetings and parades. Informants say some students supported the Communists while others remained opposed.
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McCarthy Holds Early California Lead Over Kennedy
In California, Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy led Sen. Robert F. Kennedy by about 47 percent to 41 percent with 74 of 21,301 precincts reporting. Uncommitted California delegates stood at 13 percent, while Kennedy campaigned elsewhere after a South Dakota win. The race featured bitter exchanges as the California results closed.
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Robert F. Kennedy
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Viet Cong Shell Saigon Killing Five Civilians
Viet Cong mortar rounds hit homes and a hotel in Saigon killing five civilians and wounding 21 as 18 shells struck the city in 20 hours. Government forces counterattacked in Cholon and Gia Dinh with Marines paratroopers and tanks, while refugee numbers and food prices rose amid pressure on Paris talks.
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Kennedy Wins South Dakota Primary in Tight Race
Sen Robert F Kennedy triumphed in the South Dakota primary securing 2 Democratic delegates as a strong HumphreyJohnson contest faltered. Kennedy led with 47 percent of votes as Nixon swept all 14 Republican delegates and Humphrey failed to appear on the ballot.
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McCarthy Loses in New Jersey Primary but H Hughes Leads
In New Jersey the organization ticket of Gov. Richard J. Hughes won decisively over Sen. Eugene McCarthy. Delegates: Hughes 49,872 to 12,844 with 676 of 4,947 districts counted. McCarthy shows some gains in 3 districts and potential delegates in 20 statewide races. Heavily Democratic North Jersey counties favored the Hughes slate.
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Recount Confirms Walthall Wins School Board Seat
Mercer County recount shows Robert Walthall re elected to the Board of Education by 25 votes over Jack Nestor. Final tally Walthall 6054 Nestor 6029. Courthouse notes one ballot cast in Coaldale precinct, affecting race results. Harold Tomchin wins other seat with 6977 votes. terms run through 202? Dec 31.
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