Russian space pioneer Belyayev dies at 44
Colonel Pavel Belyayev, 44, Soviet cosmonaut who flew Vostok 2 with Alexei Leonov, died from complications after ulcers and peritonitis following a month in hospital. Moscow Radio announced his body would lie in state, recalling Yuri Gagarin and Vladimir Komarov as prior space deaths.
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Smoking linked to larynx cell damage by researchers
New York report states American cancer researchers found laboratory evidence that cigarette smoking damages larynx cells, with heavier smoking producing greater damage. The study notes higher damage in daily heavy smokers and fewer cases among non-smokers, mirroring similar findings in lung bronchial and esophageal tissues.
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France clinches Middle East policy shift with Libya arms deal
Paris backs a Libya arms package including 50 Mirage fighters and tanks, signaling a policy reversal in the region. Libyan rulers will face transfer restrictions while Paris may still share technical data. The Mirage’s combat fame stems from the 1967 war, and de Gaulle’s embargo on Israel preceded this shift.
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Protesters flood Dublin as Springboks play draw
Thousands march against apartheid in Dublin while the Springboks meet Ireland at Lansdowne Road in an 8 8 draw. A five mile protest, egged bus, and a hoax bomb scare at Shelbourne Hotel mark a tense day as officials and supporters clash over sport and politics.
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Embrace for admiral after Cherbourg gunboats affair
TEL AVIV Sunday Admiral Mordechai Limon Israel's chief arms buyer in Europe returned home to a public embrace from Defense Minister General Dayan. Dayan praised him as honest and decent and cited bad faith behind his departure from France while criticizing France's arms policy and recall demand. Admiral Simon told reporters he was upset by suspensions of two French generals over the Cherbourg gunboats flight to Israel.
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France's Middle East Gambit Boosts Influence Amid Arms Contention
After Israel's December raid on Beirut and a France Libya Mirage deal, observers say Paris gains Arab trust while courting oil interests. Five French built gunboats sailed to Haifa defying an arms embargo and Reuters notes timing to fill a vacuum. Egypt Sudan Libya foreign ministers meet in Cairo to map political, military, and cultural cooperation.
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Intelsat IIL satellite narrowly escapes destruction on launch pad
The $4 million Intelsat IIM satellite, insured for about 84.57 million dollars, nearly burned on the Delta rocket pad after ignition failed. Four launch attempts occurred in as many days due to problems and high winds. Insurance covered by Associated Aviation Underwriters Lloyds of London and others. Intelsat II was the first insured satellite, with three more in stationary orbits over the Atlantic Indian and Pacific regions.
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Birthday for Nixon in light-hearted White House moment
President Nixon marked his 57th birthday with a cheerful break from state duties as aides teased him about a possible second White House term. Other dispatches note McCarthy seeking POW names in Hanoi, an Mindanao quake, a London beating claim, Thai government clashes and Sweden's nuclear treaty ratification. A US spice programme yields a fire resistant material promising wide use.
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