Kissinger to visit Cairo and other Arab capitals
The White House announced that Secretary of State Henry Kissinger would travel to Cairo and other Middle East capitals next week to advance peace negotiations between Israel and Arab states. The trip aims to sustain momentum toward a lasting Middle East peace settlement.
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U S Ends Worldwide Military Alert
The United States ended the worldwide military alert last week with the Pentagon confirming the action. Spokesman Jerry Friedheim said about 350,000 soldiers and sailors in Europe and within the Atlantic fleet returned to normal duties at midnight Tuesday.
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Kissinger Plan Sees Talks in Middle East and Asia
The White House said Kissinger would visit Cairo on Nov 7 to discuss peace efforts with Egyptian officials and then travel to Jordan Iran and Saudi Arabia with stops in Rabat and Peking. He would meet in Tehran and in Pakistan before heading to Tokyo and home, while Sadat warned of renewed hostilities unless Israel withdraws to the Oct 22 cease-fire lines.
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Sadat threatens war over truce lines and prisoner swap
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat warned of renewed war if Israel fails to return to the Oct 22 cease fire lines while he restrains his army pending intensive diplomatic talks in Washington. He said Egyptian forces could easily defeat Israeli units on the west bank of the Suez Canal and emphasized he acts to avoid further bloodshed. Israel claimed the Third Army’s encirclement and reported readiness to exchange POWs as talks continued. A UN spokesman noted Swedish peacekeepers posted along the central Suez front.
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Famed Physician Paul White Dies in Boston
Dr. Paul Dudley White a world famous leader against heart disease died at 87 in Boston after a stroke. He attended President Eisenhower and practiced nearly 60 years at Massachusetts General Hospital where he died following a brain blood clot removal last August.
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Rockefeller backs GOP bid for 1976 presidency
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller predicted a Republican victory in the 1976 presidential race despite the Watergate crisis. He said he might consider the presidency but first must decide on his own reelection to a fifth term as Iowa governor. Rockefeller urged Iowa Governor Robert Ray to seek a fourth term and lauded his leadership at a $100-a-plate Republican breakfast in Des Moines.
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Flames Threaten Hundreds of Homes in Topanga Canyon
Los Angeles dispatch reports a 1650 acre brush fire in Topanga Canyon threatening hundreds of homes 20 miles west of downtown. Evacuations exceeded 700 residents as offshore winds challenge containment efforts. Fire crews from multiple agencies battled the blaze with water bombing helicopters aiding progress. No injuries or structures burned by early Wednesday. optimism hinges on a wind shift.
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C R Loop Rail Traffic Rescheduled
Cedar Rapids mayor announces rail movements at downtown Fourth Street crossings will be halted from 3 30 to 5 30 p m to ease conflicts with peak hour traffic. Railroads will provide cooperation statements and upgrade signals to limit unnecessary warnings. An association of railroad superintendents led by Odie Woods aims to solve mutual issues.
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Full Snack Milk Program Revived
Washington reports the administration will revive the snack milk subsidy for school children after congressional directive. The program pays for extra milk servings beyond standard half-pint portions in school meals, with initial 1973-74 funding at 25 million dollars, down from last year's 97 million.
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Chiang Kai-shek Observes 86th Birthday in Seclusion
Taipei AP reports President Chiang Kai-shek marked his 86th birthday in a quiet secluded observance, continuing to lead Taiwan while remaining largely out of the public eye amid regional tensions and postwar governance.
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Chuckle On Cash Credit Push By Stores
A light joke notes how retailers push credit aggressively making cash seem old fashioned. The quip plays on the idea that cash handling is treated as rare and outdated in modern shopping environments.
Democrats Push Ford Confirmation Amid Nixon Impeachment Fears
Democratic leaders press for swift confirmation of Vice President designate Gerald Ford as impeachment momentum grows. Speaker Albert and Senate Leader Mansfield signal prompt approval barring new disclosures, aiming for a Thanksgiving vote, while Rep. Riegle urges earliest possible House action.
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Networks vow live coverage of Ford confirmation hearings
New York AP reports three major networks will provide live coverage on a rotating basis of the confirmation hearings for Vice President Ford. ABC will start the coverage Thursday, followed by NBC and CBS in rotation. Each network will carry key proceedings and remarks as the hearings unfold.
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Saxbe Reluctantly Seeks Justice Post Amid Watergate Tangle
Senator William Saxbe after a White House meeting said he is relatively sure he will be named U S attorney general to succeed Elliot Richardson. He stressed he cannot presume victory and noted details must be worked out, while discussing independence assurances and possible FBI checks.
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