Villagers Hold Off Movement Of Guerrillas Into Lebanon
Lebanese troops fought Palestinian guerrillas from Syria along a 55 mile front. In the Bekaa Valley near the border, army officials reported heavy fighting from Marjayoun to Baalbeck with villagers aiding in repelling infiltrators. Airstrikes targeted rocket and mortar positions as 13 soldiers died and 65 wounded. Arafat urged Syria to halt incursions while a cease-fire appeared to hold in Beirut. Airline diversions left 22 planes redirected to Cyprus. details of cease-fire agreements were scarce.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Syria
Bekaa
Marjayoun
Baalbeck
Hasbaya
Rachaya
Rayack
Yasir Arafat
Aes
Bor
Cyprus
Political candidacy for Erie County sheriff announced
A political notice states the speaker will seek the office of Erie County Sheriff subject to Democratic voters decision in the primary on May 15 1973. The announcement emphasizes party affiliation and the forthcoming vote.
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Erie County
House Votes On Funds For Bombing Cambodia
The House weighs Nixon's request for 430 million in transfer authority to fund 150 million for Cambodia bombing and related Indochina actions as part of a 2.8 billion supplemental bill. Defense Secretary Richardson says bombing will continue to press a ceasefire, while leaders warn rejection could signal broader antiwar aims and future Pentagon moves.
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Washington
House
U.S
Cambodia
Nixon
Joe D. Waggonner
Dla
Waggonner
Indochina
Elliot L. Richardson
Congress
Senate
Carl Albert
Mike Mansfield
Pentagon
Mansfield
Richardson
Bike Safety Plan To Boost Prices
Washington AP reports FDA proposes first federal bicycle safety standards that could raise bike prices by four to five dollars. Standards aim to reduce about 800 deaths from roughly one million annual bike accidents. For riders under 16, mandatory front rear and side reflectors nonslip pedals and brakes stopping within 15 feet at 15 mph. Front only brakes sissy bars dangerous protrusions and handlebars over chair height barred.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
St Vincent Hospital Told To Justify Or Drop Heart Unit
Erie Pa AP The state insurance commissioner urged St Vincent Hospital to justify or drop plans for an open heart surgery program. Hamot Medical Center already operates a similar unit below capacity. Blue Cross would not reimburse costs if the program proceeds without approval from Comprehensive Health Planning Service. Hospital officials stressed cooperation and cost control while addressing community health needs.
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Erie, Pa
St. Vincent Hospital
Denenberg
Personnal Association of Northwest Pennsylvania
Hamot Medical Center
Erie
St. Vincent
Comprehensive Health Planning
Blue Cross
Candidacy Declared for Corry Mayor Race
A candidate announces their bid for mayor of Corry subject to Corry voters at the May 15 1973 primary. The notice signals intention to run and places the race in the upcoming municipal election context.
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Cherie
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Karma the Dog
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North Center Street
Willits
McMichael
Levin
Edmund T. Rogers
Hilborn Road
Mary Ann Kibler
Evan
Renee
East Main Street
Steve Allen
Jayne Meadows
Sears
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