Congress approves 36.9 billion military procurement bill
House Senate conferees finalize a 36.9 billion defense bill authorizing 210 million for cruise missiles and 1.9 billion for a nuclear carrier. The measure funds 15 ships total, including one attack submarine and eight guided missile frigates, with Navy women allowed on non combat ships and a study for a cheaper submarine.
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Washington
Upi
House
Senate
Carter
John Stennis
D-Miss
Stennis
White House
United States
Havana hosts 11th International Youth Festival opening
The Havana festival opened with 45 000 spectators and 126 nations represented. Chinese delegation reportedly walked out after Fidel Castro’s remarks labeling Chinese leadership as reactionary.
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Havana
Miami
Fidel Castro
Excelsior
Castro
China
Syrians and Christians renew Beirut clashes after lull
In East Beirut firefights erupt between Syrian troops and right wing Lebanese militias ending a three day quiet. Shelling drives residents to shelters as authorities report sniper fire and casualties while the U S embassy cuts staff and urges Americans to leave Lebanon causing a rush for visas.
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Beirut
Lebanon
East Beirut
Arab Peacekeeping Command
Hadass
Camille Chamoun
Tiger
U.S
Beirut Embassies Cut Staff Amid Lebanon Tension
U S and Canada reduce embassy staffs to essential personnel as Lebanon’s civil unrest grows. Embassies worldwide quietly trim posts, with many Americans of Lebanese origin returning home or keeping passports ready for possible departure. Phalangist leader Pierre Gemayel questions the move while Ike demands the ambassador explain the “serious dangers” behind the action.
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U.S
Canada
Lebanon
United States
Pierre Gemayel
Phalange Party
Gemayel
Phalangist Radio
Beirut
Ike
Richard Parker
Bomb threat forces emergency landing of Eastern jet at Hot Springs
An Eastern Airlines jet with 120 aboard made an emergency landing at Ingalls Field Hot Springs Virginia after a telephoned bomb threat. No injuries were reported and passengers were bused to another airport while federal agents searched luggage.
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Hot Springs
New Jersey
Ned Ashlock
Ingalls Field
Ashlock
Coffee firms cut ground price by ten cents a pound
Folger Coffee Co and Hills Bros Coffee slashed ground coffee prices by 10 cents to 2.63 a pound effective immediately. Retail shelves should reflect the cuts within about four weeks, though in some stores with low stock the reduction may appear in days.
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Folger Coffee Co
Hills Bros. Coffee
Senate bars water diversion in Northwest for 10 years
The Senate approved a ten year moratorium on studies of diverting Northwest river waters to the Southwest. The move, attached to a $100 million bill for a permanent federal dam safety program, passed 77 to 1 with few members opposed.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Northwest
United States
Senate Votes Uganda Embargo Over Human Rights Violations
The Senate approved a 73 to 1 embargo on Ugandan goods citing genocide and gross human rights abuses by Idi Amin’s regime. The measure co authored by Sens. Weicker and Hatfield would ban imports to force a president to act.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Uganda
Idi Amin
Frank Church
D-Idaho
House
John Culver
Iowa
Lowell Weicker
R-Conn
Mark Hatfield
R-Ore
African Republic
United States
Anti hijacking meeting set in Bonn to finalize pact
The United States and six industrial partners will meet in Bonn next week to work out details of the anti hijacking agreement from the recent economic summit. Bonn hosts an experts meeting August 12 to develop procedures under the Bonn declaration to deter air hijackings. Leaders Carter and six nations vow to intensify cooperation and may cut air service to countries refusing to extradite hijackers or prosecute or return hijacked aircraft.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Bonn
State Department
Carter
Germany
France
Great Britain
Canada
Italy
Japan
Estate of Percy Kethurg deceased filed notices
Notice in the district court regarding the estate of Arthur Ferguson and others, with dates and procedures for will probate, kininterest, and six month deadlines. includes details on estate administration and upcoming hearings. Also multiple incorporation notices for Palmer Tool & Die, Schwarts Electric Company, Kanealy Enterprises Inc, with officers and filing dates.
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Kethurg
Percy
Arthur Gerguson
Uly
Sean
Seton
Keres Bistrict Court
Orporation
Palmer Tool & Die and Inc
Corporation Act
Palmer Tool & Die
Sirte
Oddargss
Wiliam
Gray
Hiawatha
Owortha
Balmer
Bres Nt
Sn Palmer
Iowa
Bertha J. Palmers
Hiowatha
Albio
Ona Bank and Trust Company
Moines
Erie
J 9
Central Noth | Bank and Trust
Law
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NOW
Eleanor Smeal
Missouri
Nevada
Action Committee For Tourism
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Snmates’ Rights Bill
Clears House
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Dakar
Senegal
Lillian Carter
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Ieee
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Toney
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John Eration
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