Striking London Longshoremen Halt All Major Ports
AP reports that striking longshoremen shut down all major British ports to protest the jailing of five London dock workers who defied the nations new labor court. Thousands in other industries joined sympathy strikes as 42,000 longshoremen walk out across the country. Prime Minister Heath planned talks with union leaders to seek a solution for the brewing crisis.
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Smog Lifts as Winds Clear East Coast Air
A mass of hot stagnant air over the Northeast weakened as winds drove exhaust pollution away from coastal cities. Washington remained on alert briefly while officials expected possible cancellation if winds persist. The New York City air reading improved to good, with forecasts of acceptable air quality for the day.
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Irwin and two Apollo 15 astronauts blamed for moon envelopes
Apollo 15 astronauts James Irwin Al Worden and David Scott were reprimanded by space agency officials for taking unauthorized stamped envelopes to the moon. Irwin said the trio refused a share of a $100,000 sale from envelopes in West Germany eight months earlier, calling the act a mistake.
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Typhoon Tess Leaves Widespread Toll Across Asia
Typhoon Tess downgraded to a tropical storm off the Korean peninsula after wrecking Japanese transport and killing about 20 in Japan with 24 missing. Torrential rains hit Manila and Central Luzon as floods in the Philippines surged, while two weeks of floods have killed over 250 in the region. Tess moved 31 mph and threatened Won san near Seoul, having pounded southern and western Japan, causing 20 deaths and 25 unaccounted for.
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Pinole officer shot to death during bar call
AP reports Pinole officer John Seis aged 37 was shot in the chest while responding to a trouble call at a bar near 1:29 a.m. Randy Eikenberg attempted to assist, wrestled the suspect to the floor, and disarmed him. Orland Davis, 57, was jailed for investigation of murder.
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Julie Nixon convalesces after pneumonia illness
Washington UPI reports First Lady Pat Nixon’s daughter Julie Nixon is recuperating from pneumonia. Aides say she is resting for another week at the White House to regain strength and has canceled engagements ahead of the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach next month.
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Venus Mission Reports Daylight-Side Measurements From Venus
Moscow reports Venus 8 transmitted from the planet’s sunlit side, claiming the first daylight-side atmospheric measurements. Dr. Mikhail Marav of the Soviet Space Communications Center said previous knowledge came from the dark side and that the mission aims to learn Venus’s atmosphere and makeup.
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Syria pressured to oust Russians
Syria faces pressure from Nasserite and Baath factions to expel Soviet military advisers. The Al Hayat report notes Syrian Communist threats to quit the government if expelled. Egypt and Libya ties influence Syria’s stance amid regional nonalignment debates.
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Man confesses to old Miami murders in Georgia
In Decatur Georgia police report Vernon David Edwards thirty nine confessed to the May 25 1961 murder of Johanna Block a Miami waitress and the June 15 1959 murder of Ethel Little a Miami secretary during burglary attempts. Police said he told his wife after drinking about the killings and that extradition to Miami is not yet decided. Edwards moved to Atlanta six years ago and had not spoken of the crimes before the weekend.
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Old West saloon brawl ends with shootings in Whitehall
In Whitehall Montana a Old West style brawl erupted in a saloon and spilled into the streets. About 260 people bailed as two were shot and four arrested. A young man and an older woman were shot amid a lawman chase as deputies tried to restrain a suspect. A posse of 50 lawmen from five counties moved in to quell the unrest.
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Researchers fail to find Momo the monster in woods
A weekend search by International Unidentified Flying Object Bureau founder Ma yden C. Hewes and three associates for the 11012 foot creature near a Louisiana farm yielded no evidence. Police Chief Shelby Ward reports posted warnings as residents stay away while sightings from Doris Harrison earlier this month are noted.
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Satellite mission to map Earth's resources in polar orbit
The UPS satellite Earth resources craft launched into a near polar orbit to study rivers lakes forests crops and mineral deposits. Engineers say the slight orbit deviation will not affect the mission as photographic gear prepares to operate under NASA guidance with international participation. Separately nearly 30 members of the American Newspaper Guild oppose the union endorsement of Senator George S. McGovern in a full page Washington Post ad signed by 290 editors and reporters, arguing Guild neutrality in partisan races.
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Louisiana Democrats face poor caucus turnout in Louisiana
Louisiana Democratic chairman Arthur G. Watson says less than 1 percent of the state’s registered Democrats helped select delegates to the national convention. He notes about 100 people attended each of 105 party caucuses on April 15, with some meetings as low as 20 voters. He argues McGovern’s delegate gains came from organizers exploiting the low turnout.
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Javits hopes Agnew will change campaign style
Senator Jacob Javits expressed hope that Vice President Spiro Agnew will refrain from flame calling during the presidential campaign. He suggested Agnew should be replaced on the Republican ticket if his conduct continues to spark controversy.
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Maddox as veep hopeful? ALP hints at pairing Maddox
Richard B. Kay of Cleveland says the American Independent Party may nominate him for president. He notes if Maddox wins the nomination, he would likely name Lester Maddox as running mate. Kay questions Maddox support and cannot picture him with Wallace.
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