Explosions Damage Warrington Destroyer in Gulf Action
Two underwater blasts damaged the U S destroyer Warrington in the Tonkin Gulf while intercepting cargo from three Chinese freighters. One sailor was injured. Warrington towed to Subic Bay as Navy investigates cause and possible drifting mines. Air strikes by U S forces reported Monday across North Vietnam with some U S planes shot at Hanoi claims.
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Warrington
Tonkin Gulf
U.S. Navy
Navy
Subic Bay
Philippines
Piet ‘Tek
Hei Laitland
The
Demilitarized Zone
North Vietnam
Robison
Hull
Dong Hoi
Occidental Announces Vast Soviet Contract With Major Oil Reach
Occidental Petroleum signs five year deal with the Soviet government to supply science and tech services covering oil and gas exploration and production, fertilizers, metal treatment, hotel design, and waste use. Estimated value up to 3 billion dollars. Hammer says scope may expand with mutual consent and includes patent transfer and protection. Credit lines and joint committees planned. oil from Nigerian coast also announced. Stock jumps sharply on rumors and confirmation.
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London
Oblcidental Petroleum Co
U.S
Armand Hammer
Occidental
Harner
Hammer
Siberia
Tass
Ob River
Moscow
Soviet Union
Stock Market Tumbles On Global Economic Fears
New York traders faced a sharp drop as the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid to about 905.40 by 2 p.m., down 9.54 points amid broad concern over the international monetary situation and fears sparked by political economic ideas.
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New York
George McGovern
Painter Dies North Adams Artist Herman Haskins
In North Adams Massachusetts AP report, eight year old Herman Haskins dies following hospital stays after he was found with injuries at a local event. The incident highlights concerns over child safety standards and community mourning for a gifted young painter known for his early talent and promise.
Sinatra accuses crime panel of smears over mob links
Frank Sinatra testifies before a House crime committee contesting testimony by Joseph Barboza that the singer fronted for La Cosa Nostra. He denounces character assassination and demands refutation of the Fontainebleau and Sands hotel charges. The hearing room is crowded as Sinatra defends his finances and distant stock purchases.
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Washington
Frank
Sinatra
House Select Crime Committee
Assassi Nation
Joseph
the Baron) Barboza
la Cosa Nostra
Fontainebleau
Sands
Miami Beach
Las Vegas
Committee
Joseph Phillips
Barboza
Franting
Phillips
Sands Hotel
Raain
Berkshire Downs
Springfield
Mass
Claude Pepper
D-Fla
Raymond Pariarea
Gennaro Angiulo
Barbara
Patriarca
Two-Month Delay in Decision on Rate Hike
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co faces at least a two month postponement as the Iowa Commerce Commission extends the filing deadline to August 29 for supplementing cost of equity testimony. The proposed rate rise totals 4.35 million dollars, about 8.69 percent on average, with street lighting and resale services unaffected. A Sept. 1 hearing will allow cross examination on new and existing filings.
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Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Rest Asst
Des Moines
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Iowa Commerce Commission
Idan €. Lthis
Commission
John Gaston
Town Electric
Iowa Electric
Duane Arnold
J. B. Rehnstrom
James Davidson
Injunction Stops Ban on Gambling at Fairs and Carnivals
Des Moines reports Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice jKidwin Moore issued an order halting enforcement of the state's ban on games of chance and skill at fairs and carnivals. The ruling came at the request of the Association of Town Dames and other operators. Commission staff sought a full record and considered 37 company exhibits amid arguments over an eight percent rate increase.
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Des Moines
Towa Supreme Court
jKidwin Moore
Iowa
Assn
Dames Maret
Com-Lairs
Merce Commission
Imigivays
Polk
District Court
S “Crouch
Carnivall A
Howard Bell
Ames
Commission
Maret
Javits Bids For Agnew Sidetracking
Senator Jacob Javits urged Nixon to replace Vice President Agnew or open the Republican convention to select a new candidate. He avoided naming favorites but suggested Racketeer Gov. Rockefeller or Senator Brooke could bolster the ticket. Javits said he would push the convention toward a different vice presidential choice if Agnew remained a candidate.
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Washington
UPS
Semalar Davits
Javits
Nixon
Agnew
Flooding and Outages Hit Town as Rains Spread
Severe rainfall across Iowa caused flash floods and power outages. Ralston Creek overflowed into the Civic Center area with eight inches of water in the basement, flooding streets and stranding vehicles. City crews used sandbags while an air view attempted to assess impassable streets and a close look at the flooded town.
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Tows
Towa
Owa
Iowa
Ralston Creek
Civic Center
Coralillo
University Heights
Iowa City
Jack Mustain
Robert Morris
Evanston
Highway 4
Town City
Mortis
Cindy
Bobby
Sadat asks Moscow to remove Soviet advisers in Egypt
President Anwar Sadat informed the Arab Socialist Union central committee of asking the Soviet Union to withdraw its military advisers from Egypt. The move followed Sidky's brief Moscow trip and reports that he sought more offensive weapons. The decision, seen as a step toward independence, sparked mixed reactions and concerns about foreign influence.
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Anwar Sadat
Soviet Union
Egypt
Sadat
Arab Socialist Union of the Action
U. S
Aziz Sidky
T 9
Moscow
Sidky
AL Akhbar
al Ahram
Dowbs
Gamel Abdel Nasser
Israel
Towat
Pedre
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Oil Company
Financial Times
Siberian
Cir
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West Canal
North Adams
Herman Haskins
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Goother Point
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