Skopje Earthquake Devastates City Killing Thousands
A powerful earthquake centered in Skopje caused massive destruction including the Macedonia Hotel and railway station. Reports from Yugoslav agencies indicate hundreds, potentially thousands, killed or injured as 100,000+ residents became homeless. Emergency crews rushed food, water, and power supplies. troops guarded against looting while rubble was cleared under searchlights. The quake struck about 5:13 AM local time in the downtown area, leveling major structures and leaving Skopje isolated with widespread damage.
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Moffa Trial, Education Appointments Shape Nation News
News briefs report former Justice minister Janes R. Mofffa facing jury-firing charges after a federal judge rejects the defense. Gov. Nelson Rockefeller’s pick for higher education administrator Lt. Paul J. Lawrence is praised as the first Black high post appointee. California Board of Education confirms Lawrence’s post amid national political noise. Black leaders in Farmville demand school reopenings and civil rights protests continue. Inflation data show a 0.4 rise to 106.6, driven by food housing and medical care costs.
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New Parley Called in Rail Strife
Labor Secretary Wirtz met with union and management negotiators in the railroad dispute and called another mediation session for today. He said there is no basis for immediate legislation but will continue talks before the July 30 deadline to avert a nationwide strike. The ICC chairman said Congress could direct the ICC to decide work-rule changes, while unions criticized the presidential plan as unacceptable.
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Syncom 2 Hurls Toward Synchronous Orbit From Cape Canaveral
Syncom 2, a new synchronous communications satellite, lifted into an egg shaped orbit and began a near synchronous path over Africa and the Atlantic. After eight days it should hover about 22,400 miles above a fixed equatorial point for continuous coverage. Turn to page 2.
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The Body Actress Jailed on Drug Count
State narcotic agents arrested actress Maric McDonald known as The Body in Van Nuys for forging two Percodan prescriptions. The 40 year old pleaded guilty and was released on 525 bail. A judge will decide if the offense is a misdemeanor or felony at August 23 sentencing.
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Weekend at Hyannis Port Kennedy Family Visit
Hyannis Port Mass President Kennedy arrived in Hyannis Port for a weekend with his family. He was greeted by local residents and planned leisure time in the seaside village, continuing a pattern of high profile summer visits in the area.
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Arrowhead Blaze Routs 300 Scouts Near Camp
A timber and brush fire near Lake Arrowhead evacuated about 200 Boy Scouts from the Los Angeles Area Council Camp three miles east of the site. Discovered at 7:25 p.m., the blaze charred over 60 acres in three hours as two crews of about 400 men fought the flames through the night. A fishing camp on Deep Creek also evacuated.
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Chlorine Tank Erupts At Pool In Reading
A chlorine tank valve at a Reading city pool apparently loosened sending deadly gas over the area. 51 people were affected, including many children. Robert Grinnage was listed in critical condition. Andy Stopper, pool supervisor, was admitted in good condition. Thirteen others were hospitalized in fair or satisfactory condition as fire and police rushed to the scene.
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Brando to Join Housing Pickets in Torrance Demonstration
Marlon Brando said he would join housing protests at a Torrance tract where police reported about 40 arrests amid integration demonstrations. Authorities warned he would be arrested if he violated laws or faced a citizen’s complaint, following his earlier pledge to assist civil rights groups. Brando, released from hospital days ago, said he still planned to visit Southern states but his doctor advised against travel for a period.
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Castro accuses U S of swindle over ransom goods
Fidel Castro accused the United States of a large ransom swindle during a speech marking the 10th anniversary of the Cuban revolution. He claimed the U S paid only 43 million of 53 million owed for 1113 invasion prisoners and announced retaliation by confiscating the U S Embassy. He urged Latin American revolts and said the Soviet bloc would back them.
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Brown Defends European Tour Plan Amid Budget Session
Gov Edmund Brown defended a European tour saying he would not leave for six weeks while the state budget is debated. He, a Democrat, rejected Republican criticism as a special legislative session continues to address California finances.
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NATO Red Accord Urged as Test Ban Talks Move On
A Kremlin briefing cited Khrushchev urging a US Soviet led accord on a comprehensive test ban with Britain joining in. Harriman and Gromyko attended talks while leaders from Warsaw Pact nations discussed economic issues. A Radio Peking broadcast warned China may pursue its own nuclear weapons in the not distant future.
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Desperate Slingshot Robbers Foiled by Quick Stop
Three children aged seven, eight, and ten attempted a market holdup in Los Angeles using slingshots. They aimed at owner Mrs. May Wong after a customer blocked them, a rock struck her forehead, and the youths were chased by Wong’s son to the corner of 96th and Main. Juvenile officers detained them for questioning.
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