Indonesian quake toll climbs to seventy two
The Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis in Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands raise the death toll to 72. Social Affairs Minister M S Mintareja cites 52 dead in Sumatra, 18 in Lombok, and 2 in Bali, with no official missing persons tally.
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Marcos vows wider rights and elections plan in Philippines
President Ferdinand Marcos told the Manila World Law Conference that martial law will be eased with amnesty for subversives and a curfew lift. He also pledged local elections next year and an election date in 1978 for all government posts, the crowd of about 5,000 lawyers and judges applauding.
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Do Nixons Have Missing Gifts
The state department seeks permission to inspect about 200 packing crates of Nixon materials to check for unaccounted foreign gifts given to the Nixon family. The Washington Post said some gifts may remain in family custody despite federal rules requiring reporting of gifts over $50.
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France warns of South Africa nuclear blast risk
Foreign Minister Louis de Guiringaud says France has information that South Africa plans a peaceful nuclear explosion, warning it could endanger peace talks for southern Africa. The claim follows his radio interview about alleged preparations and nuclear experimentation.
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Reinforcements Aid Firefighting Effort In Klamath Forest Blaze
Five eastern states join 5600 firefighters as the Klamath fire grows beyond 70 square miles and 45000 acres. Ernest Weinberg of the forest service notes the 12 day old blaze remains out of control amid heavy smoke in steep timberland after a Aug 9 lightning start. The concurrent Big Sur blazes also trace to lightning.
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Trudeau Dodge Press at Reunion in Ottawa
Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau and his wife Margaret along with their three children dodged reporters during their first public reunion in almost three months. Officials would not confirm if Mrs Trudeau would return to the official residence or stay in a rented apartment. Margaret Trudeau said in Vancouver she and the prime minister would stay in Ottawa as mother and father, not husband and wife, while remaining hopeful for eventual reconciliation.
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