Turkish Troops Advance as Cyprus Fighting Escalates Near Nicosia
Advancing Turkish ships move closer to the U S Sixth Fleet after leaving Gaeta Italy amid Cyprus fighting. Greek Cypriot leaders weighed concessions while seeking international opinion for withdrawal of Turkish forces. Athens warned Greece cannot join in armed confrontation, citing distance and Turkish dominance.
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Turks advance prompts Cyprus exodus amid battle
Turkish forces push toward Famagusta as Greek Cypriots flee 12 000 strong toward British bases in Dhekelia. AP reports tanks reach city outskirts within hours, Greek guardsmen struggle to halt the advance while Geneva talks yield competing federation and enclave plans.
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Clay Shaw Dies At 60 Cleared In JFK Case
Clay L Shaw, acquitted in the JFK assassination conspiracy case, died at 60 in New Orleans. He had suffered health issues since February and retired from work at the New Orleans French Market redevelopment. A pending $5 million defamation suit against Jim Garrison and others related to Truth and Consequences remained unresolved.
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