Missiles pact passed by House in warmth of thaw
The House approved the Soviet five year interim agreement to freeze offensive nuclear missiles. The deal, signed by Nixon in Moscow on May 26, aims to cap fixed land based ICBMs, allowing existing missiles but barring new construction. The Senate blocks the amendment insisting parity in strength for next SALT talks.
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Greece grants asylum to seven Soviet sailors
Asylum was granted to seven Soviet sailors who arrived aboard a Russian trawler last Monday. Foreign Ministry sources in Athens confirmed the decision, reported by United Press International.
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Morocco King Seizes Direct Control of Armed Forces
King Hassan of Morocco, after two coup bids in 13 months, announced direct control over the military. He abolished Defence Minister and Chief of Staff posts held by General Oufkir, blamed Oufkir for the latest plot, and planned a regency council with nine year old Crown Prince Sidi Mohammed as nominal head. Reports differed on Oufkir's death, with Le Nouvel Observateur suggesting he was killed rather than suicide. Air Force personnel nationwide were being rounded up.
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Arabs charged in Rome for El Al jet bombing deaths
Police charged two men, Adnan Mohammed Hashem and Ahmed Zaid, with multiple homicide in Italy over a time bomb aboard an El Al jetliner to Tel Aviv. The Rome flight carried 149 people. no injuries occurred as the plane returned safely. If convicted, they face at least five years. The suspects allegedly placed the bomb in a gift for two English passengers.
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Wounded hijacker in serious condition
War protester Frank Markoe Sibley hijacked a United Airlines Boeing 727 starting in Reno Nevada and ending at Seattle Tacoma International. He demanded 2 million for crippled children, with less than that paid. FBI says charges of air piracy may bring life imprisonment. Sibley wounded in back leg and neck, serious but not critical, under guard in Seattle hospital.
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Emergency lands Boeing 707 after engine failure in Sofia
A Turkish Airlines Boeing 707 diverted to Sofia airport in Bulgaria after one engine burned another failed and a fuel leak developed. The aircraft landed safely with all on board unharmed.
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Amin orders expulsion of Uganda's Asian residents
Uganda President Amin announced a second phase expulsion affecting about 80,000 Asians, including 23,000 who claimed Ugandan nationality. Those unable to prove citizenship must leave by November 9 or become stateless, while others with citizenship may leave later. Diplomats anticipate international law options for stateless individuals.
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Fischer Gains Near Title With Draws in World Chess Match
American challenger Bobby Fischer sits 9-6 ahead of Boris Spassky with nine games left in the world championship after the fifteenth game ended in a three move draw. The match resumes tonight as Fischer presses toward the title in Reykjavik.
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Elvis Presley seeks divorce from Priscilla in California
Elvis Presley files for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. The couple’s child Lisa will reside with Priscilla under the settlement. The report is via United Press International.
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Airline sues Air France over Tel Aviv massacre victims
Survivors and relatives in Puerto Rico file suits for 11 million dollars against Air France seeking compensation for injuries mental anguish medical treatment and lost income from the Tel Aviv airport massacre reminder of the tragedy.
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Satellite slips to much lower orbit after launch
A strong wind disrupted Japan's fourth satellite launch sending it into a far lower orbit than planned. Reports from Colombo Tehran Monte Carlo Lahore New York describe related world events including arrests and a press bill.
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Scientists produce live mice from eight day frozen embryos
Oak Ridge Tennessee scientists report success in creating live mice from embryos frozen for eight days and implanted into surrogate mothers, marking a breakthrough in developmental biology.
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