Egypt Pushes Soviet Adviser Withdrawal Amid Tense Cairo
President Anwar Sadat asks Moscow to withdraw military advisers from Egypt. Sources note several left over the weekend after Aziz Sidky's Moscow visit. The move signals potential Egyptian independence from the Soviet Union and could ease foreign policy constraints.
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Egypt
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Action Today
U.S
Israel
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New Subsidy Plan Designed To Deplete Surplus Wheat
The Nixon administration unveiled a sweetened farm subsidy to trim wheat acreage, paying about 1.1 billion dollars next year to reduce wheat production. The plan aims to lower the 900 million bushel surplus through optional provisions and 10 million acre reductions, ahead of Soviet grain exports.
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Soviet Union
U.S
Agriculture Department
Glenn A. Weir
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
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Chase Leads To Arrest After High Speed Pursuit
A high speed chase from Chanute to near Iola ended with the arrest of James Everett Goble 28 Dallas. Police reported Goble weaving across lanes and forcing other vehicles off the road at speeds near 90 mph. He was jailed on charges of reckless and careless driving driving left of center fleeing to elude officers and speeding. Trial is set for July 31. While jailed he was described as violent and irrational.
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James Everett Goble
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GOP calls for strict enforcement at Miami Beach convention
Miami Beach Republicans urge hard enforcement for the GOP convention amid reports of public pot smoking and nude swimming by demonstrators during the Democratic gathering. Chairman Robert Rosasco says party lawyers may seek to bar protesters from Flamingo Park to limit assembly and planning space. City Manager O'Key notes satisfactory conduct during the prior convention.
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Intercepted Letter Debate Sparks Witticism
A brief column notes an intercepted letter exchange where Frank called The Baron a bum. The Baron replies with a sharp quip that “It takes one to call one,” highlighting a playful clash of insults and wit.
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Sinatra accuses crime committee of character assassination
Frank Sinatra testifies before the House Select Crime Committee denouncing a Barboza claim that he fronted for La Cosa Nostra at the Fontainebleau and Sands hotels. He says the testimony was reckless and demands a refutation be printed and publicized.
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the Baron) Barboza
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Occidental and Soviet Union sign major trade and tech contract
Occidental Petroleum announces a five year, renewably extendable agreement with the Soviet government to supply scientific and technical services in oil and gas, fertilizers, metal treatment, hotel design, and waste materials use. The deal, valued up to 3 billion dollars, follows Nixon’s Moscow pact and may include patents and licenses.
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Planning Commission set to tackle Memorial Park Cemetery platting
The Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to consider platting unplatted areas of Memorial Park Cemetery. Don Jennings seeks rezoning at 606 W. 14th from R-1 to R-2 to allow a proposed nursing home. A Burghart's second addition street will be renamed to a single name to end three existing names.
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Shaler Area students cited for Earth Week debris burn
About 40 Shaler Area High School pupils cleaned school grounds during Earth Week April 22 and burned debris in the incinerator May 7. Justice of the Peace John Chandler fined the district $50 plus costs for the smoke violations.
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Shaler Area
Justice of the Peace
John Chandler
Production Up Slightly as Wage Controls Begin
The Federal Reserve reports a small rise in industrial production for June, not enough to accelerate the economy. The Nixon administration imposes wage and price controls on about 62,000 small lumber firms while the Fed tightens money supply.
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Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Nixon Wins Teamsters Backing In Re Election Push
President Nixon returns to Washington buoyed by endorsement from the Teamsters Union leadership. Frank Fitzsimmons and the executive committee joined in supporting Nixon in his bid for re election after endorsing Monday. In Belfast cease fire talks surface as IRA signals possible truces with British forces. David O Connell cites overtures while British authorities remain tight lipped.
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Destroyer Warrington Damaged by Explosions in Tonkin Gulf
In the Tonkin Gulf two underwater blasts damaged the U S destroyer Warrington while intercepting cargo from three Chinese freighters. One sailor was treated for minor injuries and returned to duty. Warrington was to Subic Bay under its own power before salvage tow. Cause of the blasts was not determined.
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Weapons Costs Overrun by Billions, GAO Reports
Congressional auditors say 77 major weapons systems overran costs by 28.7 billion dollars due to unrealistic early estimates. The GAO analyzed 78 programs, excluding the Trident submarine project awaiting final approval. Rep. Les Aspin blames military promises of cheap weapons.
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General Accounting Office
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Les Aspin
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