Canadian aims two year voyage on Phoenicia boat
In Tyre Lebanon Dietrich Dombro a German born Canadian 46 set off in a 30 foot boat named Phoenicia with wife Isabelle 43 and sons Lawrence eight Dexter on a two year odyssey to North America. He tests Phoenician legends that Lebanese ancestors sailed to America long before Columbus as 3000 onlookers cheered at launch. President Franjieh promised a hero’s welcome if he completes the voyage with Beirut as first port of call.
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Sadat to Meet Gaddafy Over Unity Plan in Tobruk
President Sadat of Egypt and Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafy will meet in Tobruk to discuss a Libyan proposal for full and immediate unity between Egypt and Libya. The talks follow Gaddafi's merger plan and include Egypt's pullout of Soviet advisers as part of the agenda.
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Spassky Refuses Chessboard Change Amid Fischer Feud
In Reykjavik, world champion Spassky rejects changing boards for challenger Fischer as a judge refuses to apologize for TV coverage of a game. Fischer aides say he was mollified by ABC’s written apology, but doubt filming of the ninth game will proceed.
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Placings in Bridge at Champtions Tournament
Overall placings in the Bridge Tournament of Champions in Drauville France list top pairs: F Murray and S S Kehella of Canada first with 47 points, T Reese and J Flint of Britain second with 34, P Leventritt and H August of LS third with 34, T Ceres and R Smilde of Australia fourth with 30, PB Chelma and D Leclery of France fifth with 26, W Avirelli and J M Amato of Italy sixth with 23, J Carey and J P Calix of France seventh with 27, O Sharif of Egypt and J M Boulanger of France eighth with 21.
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Sabotage at Nellis Air Base disrupts jets security
At Nellis Air Force Base Nevada a sabotage case left one jet impounded by the FBI as extra police guarded others. A base spokesman said both acts were found before flight and named an on-base electrician nicknamed the Mad Cutter as the likely saboteur.
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Dudley Moore Sued for Divorce by Suzy Kendall
English comedian Dudley Moore faces a divorce lawsuit from his actress wife Suzy Kendall, reported by the Evening Standard. The couple married four years ago and reside in London.
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Bombers Hit Hue Threat as North Vietnam Presses
About 20 B52 bombers struck east of Hue with over 600 tons of bombs on a location southwest of the city. US reports say seven waves hit in 18 hours to dawn, part of a push to blunt a government drive to recapture Quang Tri province. US jets intercepted MiG-21s near Hanoi.
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Mao aide accused in alleged power plot against Mao
Peking report states Chen Po ta former personal secretary of Chairman Mao and former head of the Cultural Revolution Directing Group is implicated with the late Marshal Lin Piao in a plot to seize power. He has been missing since August 1970. He was among Mao's closest aides and last appeared publicly on August 1 1970.
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Monster sheds a skin near New Canton uncovering costume
In Illinois near New Canton police found a discarded dragon like costume with a frog head and bulging eyes, part of the Missouri monster legend. The creature first appeared July 11 and a Louisiana resident linked it to his daughter's boyfriend, while officials did not confirm the costume’s link to the monster.
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