Franco Hospitalized Sparks Spanish Junta Formation
In Madrid Gen Francisco Franco ended his major hospitalization as opposition leaders formed the democratic junta of Spain in Paris and Madrid. The group vowed a provisional government, amnesty, free elections within 18 months, press freedom and party rights as Franco’s regime nears end.
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Cass Elliot’s Career and Life Highlights Through 1969
Miss Cass Elliot, famed singer of the Mamas and the Papas lineage, reflected on a career spanning The Big Three and Mugwumps. The text traces her early life in Baltimore, marriage history, and major hits like Dream a Little Dream of Me and Make Your Own Kind of Music while noting public statements about dieting and recent tours.
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Allan Carr
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Ellen Naomi Cohen
Cassandra Elliot
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Tim Rose
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Hughes Case Signals Indictment Changes and Settlement
The Hughes matter shows a revised indictment with fewer counts and new charges after a prior dismissal. Heaton notes professional differences and complexity, while Justice Department officials confirm the case now centers on an August 1968 bid to buy Air West with stockholder approval and board rejection. In energy news, refiners cut gasoline output as demand falls and inventories rise, with price wars and allocation issues cited by industry spokesmen.
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Church ordination charges under church canons discussed
The Rev. Charles Osborne said charges had not yet been signed by three other bishops or ten male communicants. If approved, bishops could face suspension or deposition. Bishop Allin noted canons require restricting any deacons ordained to priestly duties, signaling internal procedural strain.
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Exchange Of Hostages Rejected In Texas Standoff
In Huntsville Texas on Tuesday the Texas Department of Corrections rejected a swap offer from Fred Gomez Carrasco a rebel convict holding 10 civilian hostages at the prison library The offer sought five prison officials in exchange for the hostages and included demands for weapons Carrasco also indicated he would release all 10 hostages including Father Joseph OBrien in exchange for top officials The board voted unanimously against any hostage exchange The standoff began last Wednesday with a guard shot and the library seized Prison officials warned of a possible storming if any hostage was harmed
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Ron Taylor
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Don Kirkpatrick
Department of Ions
Kathy Pollard
Novella Pollard
Miss Pollard
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G Joseph) O’brien
Hal) Husbands
Maj
Andrew) Murdock
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Henry Escamillo
Alime
W.J. Estelle
Ron ‘Robinson
Rosa
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Impeachment Bids Dividing Nixon Panel Vote Results
The article outlines the House Judiciary Committee panel votes on the three impeachment articles against President Nixon. It notes margins: 27 to 21, 28 to 10, and 21 to 17 with bipartisan edges growing doubtful for Nixon’s defense. It cites opposition to the Cambodia bombing article and details tax charge back taxes and penalties. It mentions leaders predicting a mid August start to debate and possible September Senate trial.
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Edward Mezvinsky
Drona
Charles Sandman
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Mittee
Robert McClory
Illinois
Steel gains momentum as profits rise in midyear
U S Steel Board Chairman Edgar B Speer said the June earnings show improving profitability that could spur domestic expansion. He noted no major price hikes planned this year and an outlook of strong steel product demand. Steel shipments reached a record 13.6 million tons in the first half, yet earnings for the six months were not at record levels.
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Speer
U.S. Steel
Mideast Talks Hint at Palestinian Representation Shift
In Moscow talks a formal recognition of the Palestinian organization as the sole representative of the 24 percent million Palestinian people was discussed. In Caracas the PLO accused the United States of arming Israel. In Cairo King Faisal’s visit drew large crowds praising Saudi loans aiding Egypt’s war effort. Beirut reports said at least four people were killed in a shootout Tuesday.
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