U S reports July war toll drops with 77 KIA in Vietnam
The U S command said 77 Americans were killed in action in Vietnam last week, 11 more than the prior week, with 510 wounded, a four week toll the lowest since 1966. Ground fighting remained light, B 52 raids totaled about 1500 tons, and reports from Cambodia described aggressive moves near Angkor Wat, later disputed by allied officers.
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The Harsh Drum of Nations Should Learn Second Fiddle
A wry quip on international harmony notes that some push the loudest drumbeat while others refuse to share the tune. The joke implies leaders demand attention yet avoid compromising for a peaceful chorus.
Army Plans Burial of Nerve Gas in Atlantic
The army plans to sink about 3,000 tons of obsolete nerve gas rockets encased in concrete and steel coffins in the Atlantic more than 250 miles off Florida. The disposal involves moving the munitions from Anniston Alabama and Lexington Kentucky to Sunny Point North Carolina for loading onto a hulk to be towed out and sunk in deep water.
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Peking Tops Red Cross Donors for Peruvian Aid
Geneva AP says Communist China led Red Cross relief donations for Peru quake victims after May 31 disaster. The League notes 63 national societies contributed. China gave 619000 dollars. Soviet Union provided the largest single contribution with 61 transport planes and hospital gear. US gave 40000 in cash and 500000 in supplies.
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Nixon News Session on TV Tonight
President Nixon retreats to a Century Plaza hotel penthouse in Los Angeles for a prime time West Coast news conference. He travels from San Clemente and will be televised nationwide by all networks from the ballroom venue.
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Strike Ends on Threat of Draft by Madrid Subway Workers
Madrid subway workers returned to duty after a 24 hour strike ended when the government threatened to draft the 4000 workers into the army. The action disrupted transit until the government reiterated conscription plans.
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Guerillas Plot Heavy Strikes Against Israel From Frontiers
Tel Aviv sources say Palestinian guerillas plan heavy strikes against Israel from Jordan and Lebanon to trigger Israeli counterattacks and derail peace hopes. An attack on a northern Galilee settlement dormitory injured no one, and an Arab infiltrator was killed near the Jordan river. Israeli Egyptian artillery fire raged along the Suez Canal with several aircraft losses, while power was cut in a Gaza refugee camp after a guerrilla strike. Iraq pledged 10 000 troops in Jordan backing the guerrillas, seen as limited impact by Israeli sources.
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Roadblocks and Advisory Posts Set for Rock Festival Traffic
Iowa highway patrol established six advisory posts and roadblocks about 10 to 15 miles from the festival near Wadena to manage expected traffic. About 100 officers were deployed to ensure public safety around the site as legal actions concerning the festival proceed.
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Iran Earthquakes Kill About 100 in Remote Region
A series of quakes near the Soviet border killed at least 100 villagers and injured more than 200. Bridges and telephone lines suffered heavy damage as authorities cautioned the final toll could rise. The Red Lion and Sun denied reports of thousands dead and noted the area’s dome huts with straw roofs may limit casualties. The Tehran Geophysics Institute put the quakes at magnitude 6 on the Richter scale.
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Connecticut Rock Festival Banned Yet 7000 Stay On Slopes
Thousands of youths remained at Powder Ridge in Middlefield despite a court order banning the festival. With no police on site, young security staff ran the grounds as crowds slept in tents. State officials ordered utilities cut, while organizers sought refunds for tickets priced 10 dollars per night and 20 dollars for the weekend.
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Train Hits Stone City Man and Granddaughter on Trestle
A Stone City man Paul Weiler 55 and his granddaughter Jacqueline Farrier 6 were killed about 805 p m Wednesday when struck by a Milwaukee railroad train on a trestle over the Wapsipinicon river near Stone City The westbound train could not stop The two were fishing with two children on the trestle Services for Weiler and Jacqueline will be held Saturday at 11 am in Goettsch funeral home Anamosa Graveside services for Jacqueline will be at Hillcrest cemetery Brighton Survivors include his wife four children a grandson a sister and other relatives Weiler formerly directed education programs at Kirkwood Community college and was later a special education instructor with Cedar Rapids schools Jacqueline Farrier would have started first grade this fall Her mother Susan Farrier of Martelle father Harold Farrier of Anamosa and a brother James survive.
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Senators Sign Letter to Nixon
A majority of senators signed a letter to President Nixon supporting a clearly expressed U S policy to protect and defend U S interests in the Middle East. They argued such a policy could deter the Soviet Union from expanding influence in the region.
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Rain Eases New York Pollution and Power Crisis
Rain in the Northeast eased first level air pollution alerts and reduced power strain for Consolidated Edison. New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington saw relief, while the city prepared for possible further conservation and incinerator shutdowns if needed.
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