Six killed in fire aboard carrier Kitty Hawk
SAN DIEGO AP Six men were killed Tuesday when fire broke out aboard the aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk about 700 miles east of the Philippines, the Navy reported. Sixty-eight others suffered minor burns or smoke inhalation as the blaze, in the main machinery compartment, was put out after the ship steamed toward Sabine Bay in the Philippines. The cause was not determined immediately and no explosion was reported. The ship, 1 06 feet long with 4,500 officers and men, remains capable of performing its mission and conducting flight. Names of the dead will be disclosed after next of kin are notified.
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Weicker Says Nixon Tax Break Claim Flawed
Senator Cowell P Weicker Jr contends Nixon did not meet total requirements for a $57 008 income tax deduction on prepresidential papers. He handed findings to Internal Revenue Commissioner Donald Alexander and said IRS jurisdiction handles validity. White House spokesman Ken Clawson defended the disclosure as complete and unprecedented.
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Bridgeport Weather Summary Inaccurate OCR Snippet
A brief weather note from Bridgeport reports partly cloudy conditions today with highs around 40. Tonight clears with lows near 20s. Increasing clouds tomorrow with highs in the low to mid forties. Light winds, 10 to 15 mph today, variable tonight at around 10 to 14 mph. Precipitation chances 10 percent today and 30 percent tonight.
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Board Lacks Power To Set School Hours In Hartford
A news item notes the authority to mandate school hours is limited. Gov Meskill and state board chair Catharine Smith praised Killian for resolving the issue, aiming to avoid interrupting students’ education as winter fuel conservation orders take effect. Local superintendents anticipate complying with the directive to reduce after hours use of facilities.
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Israel Threatens to Boycott Talks Over POW List
Israel's Defense Minister Moshe Dayan said the government would boycott next week's peace conference if Syria attends without producing a list of Israeli prisoners from the October wars. He warned that the conference would open on schedule only if Syria delivers the POW names and allows Red Cross visits. King Hussein warned of rising danger of renewed fighting as tensions spike along the Suez frontier amid tank and artillery battles. The talks, involving Egypt Syria Jordan the Soviet Union the United States and the UN, aim to secure a long sought peace in the Middle East with Kissinger planning to attend.
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Kent State Probe Set by U S Jury
The U S Attorney announced a federal grand jury will convene in Cleveland next week to receive sworn testimony and investigate the Kent State University killings. Acting AG Robert Bork endorsed the move, reversing a 1971 decision to drop the inquiry. Four Kent State students were killed on May 4, 1970, when Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on an on campus gathering.
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House Votes $2.2 Billion To Replace Israeli Arms
The House approved a $2.2 billion aid package to help Israel replace arms losses from the 1967 Six Day War. President Nixon would gain oversight on spending via amendments. The measure, sent to the Senate, includes broader aid and calls for withdrawal from disputed territories per a 1967 resolution.
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Fuel Oil Alone Expected To Up Living Cost 3%
Energy officials warn fuel oil price hikes could lift living costs about 3 percent next year. Stein of the Council of Economic Advisers cited an 80 cent per gallon rise as a major factor, with possible 30 cent shifts driving unemployment and housing demand, as Census data show many commuters drive alone.
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Senate Approves Rail Rescue Bill
The Senate approved a plan to salvage seven failing railroads in the Northeast and Midwest by creating a private corporation, United Rail, backed by a National Railway Association with federally guaranteed loans. Critics questioned effectiveness, as votes favored the bill 72 to 22 while a Beall labor amendment was defeated.
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Panel on Gaming Accepts Bid for Jai Alai Permit
Hartford state Gaming Commission accepted an application by Connecticut Sport Enterprises Inc of Florida to operate a jai alai fronton in Bridgeport. The proposal targets the sealed Dyna-Truck tote Portallod site at Nichols and Most streets. Major stockholder is Larry Csonka of the Miami Dolphins.
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Pledge Made On Fuel Oil For Power
New England power officials briefed Senator Ribicoff on residual oil allocations for winter. William B. Mon of SHINETON told lawmakers New England utilities will receive special allocations after a6 million barrel request. Senator Ribicoff urged protecting electrical generators amid potential shortages and praised Simon for drafting regulations with NEPOL to meet regional energy needs.
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Venezuela Uses Oil as Economic Lever in Election Strategy
In Caracas the Venezuelan oil policy chief Perez warned Western nations will face conditionalities tied to Venezuela's development needs and elections. He said oil exports, about 3.3 million barrels daily, could be used to extract concessions from developed nations, with potential impact on Latin America and the United States. The remarks came amid presidential election coverage.
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Truckers Threaten New Delays in fuel protest action
The Associated Press reports trucking drivers staged a stoppage at the Stop 76 truck stop in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania, as about 100 to 325 trucks gathered to protest higher fuel prices and app links. Some trucks remained at fuel islands while organizers called for a nationwide shutdown, with officials noting uncertain immediate impact.
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