McGovern taps Utah woman to lead Democratic National Committee
Jean Westwood of Utah becomes the first woman to head the Democratic National Committee with Basil Patterson elected vice chairman. The move signals a broadened party role for women after McGovern’s nomination at Miami Beach as Nixon faces a strengthened volunteer network and lingering fundraising doubts.
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Troop Reinforcements Reach Northern Isabela Amid Rebels Crackdown
In Manila, airlifts brought more troops to Isabela to bolster government forces in a bid to crush an estimated 1,000 communist rebels. In Valparaiso, a mystery nuclear submarine has been cruising the Pacific off Chile for months, according to navy sources. Athens reports 12 arrests in a security sweep, with four West German students among those detained for allegedly plotting to kidnap prominent figures. The Queen will visit Yugoslavia in October, marking a first-ever trip by a British monarch to a communist country.
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Uncertainty in Tripoli as Libyan cabinet talks loom
The British chargé d affaires in Tripoli reports mood of uncertainty with no street saldiem and no visible activity. Arab sources in Beirut mention revolutionary command council toward forming a new cabinet. Radio Libya aired a recorded Gaddafi speech fueling speculation he is not in jail.
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New Calley retrial sought over My Lai witness
Oklahoma City reports the civilian lawyer for Lieutenant William Calley will seek a new trial after a witness to the My Lai massacre was found missing at the prior court martial. Calley, sentenced to life in 1971, later reduced to 20 years, remains under house arrest at Fort Benning while the case is before the Army Court of Military Review. Separately, Calley will not attend his father William Calley Sr.’s funeral to avoid publicity disruptions. the father died of complications from diabetes and a respiratory ailment after Calley’s Fort Benning visit.
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Penta Papers Trial Jury Pick Delayed Into Next Week
In Los Angeles the first week of the Penta Papers trial ended Friday without a jury chosen. Panel selection may extend into the coming week, observers said.
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Pakistan exits SEATO amid CENTO revival
President Bhutto told Parliament that Pakistan had withdrawn from SEATO after five days of debate on the Simla accord with India. He said Pakistan has reactivated CENTO membership with Britain, Turkey and Iran, warning allies to honor CENTO obligations or face withdrawal as well. The move follows opposition pressure from Khan Abdul Wali Khan and signals a shift in regional defense alignment.
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Language peace formula aims to end Sind language conflict
President Bhutto announced a compromise to end a week of clashes over language policy in Sind province. The plan makes Sindhi the official language but allows Urdu speakers 12 years to learn it, promising no discrimination over language knowledge during the transition after five days of talks in Rawalpindi.
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Jailed Americans Over Buddha Statue Sacrilege in Bangkok
An American missionary and his companion were jailed for six months by the District Court in Bangkok after one sat on a Buddha statue. Kimball Larsen photographed Joseph Wall, 21, during the sacrilege incident.
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Stroud hosts 13th annual brick and rolling pin event
Mr Terry Salyer threw a brick in Stroud Oklahoma for the 13th annual international brick and rolling pin throwing championship yesterday. Simultaneous contests were under way in Stroud England Stroud Ontario Canada and Stroud New South Wales Australia.
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Rescue lifts 29 crew from stranded Oriental Falcon
All 29 crew members aboard the grounded Oriental Falcon were evacuated by helicopter despite rough weather. The ship had been stranded on a reef near Pratas Island, about 200 miles southeast of Hong Kong, since Wednesday.
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Young London boys swim Channel relay record
Six London boys with an average age around 12 years formed the youngest relay team to swim the English Channel, completing the crossing on Friday.
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Grenadian government to revive death penalty by hanging
The Grenadian government signals a return to capital punishment by hanging as part of a wider reintroduction of corporal punishment. The move, announced Sunday, stems from security concerns and aims to deter severe crimes.
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Elections in Phnom Penh set for September 4
Cambodia announces plans for nationwide elections on September 4. Officials said the general assembly vote will determine leadership with nationwide participation expected.
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Iceland tightens Ashing reach amid fishery row with Britain
Iceland published new rules Friday night extending Ashing limits from 2 miles to 50 miles starting September, bringing tensions with Britain over access to one of the world’s richest fishing grounds. Britain seeks court action at The Hague to resolve the dispute as talks falter. Icelandic officials defend measures as necessary for coastal state control and resource protection.
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Blonde Bride Proposal For Heath Makes News At Downing Street
A striking scene in London features Misa Wendy Fisher, 28, in a bikini, approaching Downing Street to offer to marry Prime Minister Heath as a cure for Britain's economic woes. She delivers a handwritten note claiming a happy marriage would help tackle state problems while Heath, not present due to a yacht race, is described as having a boyfriend.
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