Cyprus Negotiations Advance as Cease Fire Eyes Political Future
In Geneva, Cyprus peace negotiators push to solve military issues before political settlement. A seven-hour battle near Nicosia underscores the fragility of the Green Line as UN chief Maj. Gen. Prem Chand urges Greek and Turkish forces to observe the cease fire. British Turkish Greek talks resume with ministers Callaghan Ganes and Mavros, aiming to have technical reports on lines hostages and enclaves ready for Saturday access. The teams agree cease-fire lines and buffer zones, with details not released, while Nixon’s resignation has no effect on talks.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Cyprus
Prem Chand
United Nations
James Callaghan
Britain
Turan Ganes
Turkey
George Mavros
Greece
Callaghan
U.N
Nicosia
Kythria
Nixon
State Department
Irish Boy Enjoys Peaceful Summer Away From Home
A Belfast boy Stephen Shearer 11 enjoys a peaceful American summer on a Minnesota farm with Roy and Marcie Lukken. He describes Ireland’s sectarian conflict in simple terms and adapts to farm life, sleeping, playing, and making friends while avoiding political talk. The Belfast youth is part of a 120-child exchange from Belfast, arranged by Sarah Hughes and funded by Rotary clubs and sponsors in Hibbing and surrounding areas.
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Stephen Shearer
Belfast
Roy
Marcie Lukken
Steve
Shearers
Lukkens
Ireland
United States
Lukken
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota
Dakotas
Iowa
Wisconsin
Sarah Hughes
Northern Ireland
David
Irene Hill
Fargo
N.D
Hibbing, Minn
Rotary Club
Thieu orders general alert as U S change looms Saigon
In Saigon President Thieu orders a general military alert amid fears Communist exploitation of the U S government change. Thieu and premier Khiem seek assurance of continued U S support as fighting rages in northern and central Vietnam.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thien
United States
Nguyen Quoc Cuong
Thieu
Nixon
Paris
Associated Press
Washington
U.S
North Vietnam
Hanoi
White House
Thien
Tran ‘Thien Khiem
Israeli Jets Hit Guerrilla Targets in Lebanon
Israeli planes struck suspected Palestinian guerrilla targets in southern Lebanon for the third day running, with no immediate word from Israel on casualties. Earlier strikes killed two Lebanese villagers and three Palestinians, according to military reports.
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Beirut
Lebanon
County mails letters for back taxes
Erie County Treasurer Neil McLaughlin has mailed 1095 certified letters to property owners with delinquent taxes due through 1971. Owners have until August 30 to pay, or face auction and added advertising costs. Public notices run Sept 12, 19, and 26 with the sale set for October 10, the first in two years. The count of delinquent properties has fallen from about 2400 as publicity continues.
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Erie County
Neil McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Arson Suspected After Airport Hangar Fire in Johnstown
Fire destroyed a private hangar and a $240,000 twin engine Navajo plane at Johnstown-Cambria Airport. State police said arson is suspected. The hangar and plane were a total loss amid ongoing labor tensions between W.C. McQuaide Freight Co and striking Teamsters Local 110. A second fire at a McQuaide warehouse last week caused over $4 million in damage. A nearby resident heard a deep thud before 5 a.m. and an airport employee found the flames an hour later.
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Johnstown
Johnstown-Cambria County
W.C. McQuaide Freight Co
Teamsters Local 110
McQuaide
Bailey's Tab In Case Runs 40000 For Fitzsimmons Defense
George Fitzsimmons who was acquitted by reason of insanity in his parents' 1969 murder will use part of a 130000 inheritance to fund the defense in the double murder of his aunt and uncle. Famed lawyer F Lee Bailey informed him the legal tab would run 40000 in advance as a Buffalo firm seeks delay of the preliminary hearing until financial arrangements are settled. A trust officer returns Aug 14 and a mid September hearing is anticipated. Fitzsimmons is jailed in Rockview State Prison for the stabbing deaths of his aunt and uncle in Roulette last November.
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Coudersport
George Fitzsimmons
Edward Waston
Fitzsimmons
F. Lee Bailey
Easton
Buffalo
Dwan and Siegel
Fitzsimmon
Rockview State Prison
DeAlton Nichols
Promising Avenue for Controlling Shoreline Water Damage
A focused approach outlines new methods to curb water damage affecting land and structures along the shores. The plan emphasizes protective barriers, drainage optimization, and timely coastal maintenance to reduce erosion and flood risk.
Pen Uprising Forces Move Of 3 Inmates
PITTSBURGH AP Three inmates awaiting trial at Allegheny County jail were moved to Western Penitentiary after an uprising that confined 338 prisoners. Warden Robinson named Burrel Baskin Charles Watkins and George Green as ringleaders. He said more transfers possible and noted a sitdown protest and window smashing preceded the disturbance.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Western Penitentiary
William B. Robinson
Robinson
Criminal Court
Western Pennitentiary
Burrel Baskin
Charles Watkins
George Green
Acquit Mayor Pfuhl of bribery and extortion
EBENSBURG Pa AP Johnstown Mayor Herbert Pfuhl was found not guilty on bribery extortion and conspiracy charges brought by former city employee Joseph Tighe who alleged a $1000 payment to keep his job The Cambria County jury of 12 deliberated about one hour and twenty minutes spectators cheered as Pfuhl embraced supporters and prosecutor Caram Abood Pfuhl apologized tearfully and thanked the jury while Tighe remained challenging the verdict
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Ebensburg
Johnstown
Herbert Pfuhl
Pfuhl
Cambria County
Pfahl
Dist
Atty
Caram M. Abood
Joseph Tighe
Piuhl
Fuel Adjustment Clause Sparks Statewide Critique in Pa
In Harrisburg AP report, Governor Shapp adviser Kalodner says fuel adjustment clauses used by utilities in Pennsylvania are flawed and may discriminate against consumers. He aims to limit pass through to 90 percent, address cross utility pool costs, and better reflect nuclear power, filing a PUC complaint and urging reform for all electric companies.
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Harrisburg
Shapp
Public Utility Commission
Philip Kalodner
Pennsylvania
Kalodner
PUC
Philadelphia Electric Co
Philadelphia Elec
Tric Co
Pennsylvania Electric
Philadelphia Electric
Electric and Gas
George Bloom
Walter M. Creitz
Metropolitan Edison Co
Pennsylvania Electric Association
Creitz
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Millco, Mfg., Inc
Millcraft Industries
North East
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Marshall Chase
Brad Sickler
Concord School
Corry Area
Journal
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Judy Orton
Little Richards Amusements
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Storm
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Rev. H. Kenyon Leishman
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