Israeli Arab clash threatens ocean law conference
The Register reports a clash between Arab states and Israel could disrupt the Third U.N. Conference on the Law of the Sea in Caracas. Arab diplomats seek to admit Yasir Arafat’s PLO as an observer while thousands of delegates gather to set rules on maritime law and piracy. The piece notes regional gas price effects and comments from an Israeli delegation member opposing PLO observer status.
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Nixon taxes and World Conference clash with Colson witness push
Lawmakers debated Nixon 1969 72 tax underpayment totaling 432 787 with IRS civil fraud questions. The impeachment panel weighed how testimony from Colson and a broader six week evidentiary run up to a major United Nations conference in Caracas would influence voting rules and consensus among 148 nations.
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North Carolina and South Carolina Area Forecast Highlights
Partly cloudy and warm conditions with scattered thundershowers across coastal and mountain regions. NC coastal highs near 90 with 40 percent rain chance Saturday and night. mountains 80s with 30 percent rain. SC forecast temps near 90, rain chances 40 percent each day. winds SW 10 to 15 mph, easing Saturday night.
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SALT Talks Shake Congress Over Missile Levels
Missiles and SALT issues dominated a congressional briefing as Paul Nitze and Adm. Moorer questioned the administration’s handling of changed missile levels and its information to Congress. Kissinger briefed senators on Moscow summit plans while debate grew over a seismic test ban and Middle East nuclear fuel sales.
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Britain Labour Government Faces Third Defeat in Three Days
London AP reports Britain's minority Labour government suffered a third parliamentary defeat in as many days. Prime Minister Harold Wilson weighs new elections, with aides saying he will outline next week how to respond to setbacks. The defeats follow tax refunds to unions and a bid to curb industry control.
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Mayor Beame Survives Emergency Helicopter Landing
A police helicopter carrying Mayor Abraham Beame and two aides made a precautionary forced landing in the Upper Bay near the Brooklyn shore during a heavy rain storm. All aboard were uninjured, with Beame later describing his mood as relaxed as they continued to Kennedy Airport.
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Church tensions flare over aid and morality in politics
The Rev John R deWitt urged halting activity and warned the church has blood on its hands. Wallace Dickens of Whiteville condemned White House edits of Nixon Watergate transcripts as eroding morality. The assembly urged Congress and courts to pursue justice and called for moral readership in politics and for young church members to consider public service.
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White House transcripts under review in Watergate probe
Sirica seeks to examine White House conversations to decide if material should go to the special prosecutor for use in the trial of six men tied to the Watergate cover up. The trial begins Sept. 9. Jaworski questions transcript reliability and differences with prosecutor files.
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Prices Steady Rise Across Goods in May Report
The Labor Department reports a 1 percent rise in real spendable earnings in May, with weekly earnings after inflation at 91.21 dollars and pre inflation 152.35 dollars. Fresh vegetables jumped 19 percent, and nonfood items such as used cars, medical services, furniture, and appliances also increased.
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Palestinian toll in Lebanon air strikes rises amid fears
Reports from Mideast sources say Israeli air assaults on refugee camps in Sidon and Tyre killed 31 Palestinians and two Lebanese, with 122 Palestinians and six Lebanese wounded. A major from the Palestine Liberation Army was identified among the dead, receiving a formal funeral in Sidon. Most victims were civilians buried in Ein el Hilweh camp as relatives mourned.
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Mayors Say Watergate Slows Urban Legislation
San Diego AP. Mayors from major cities say Watergate fuels backlog in Congress delaying urban bills. Democratic mayors fault Congress more than Nixon, with Beame and White noting workable ties to the White House. At the conference, leaders urge action on community development housing and transit. Republican Lugar cites Congress preoccupation hindering urban measures like the Community Development Act. Beame notes decision making affected by admin relations but cites effective liaison at high levels. Beame met Nixon Feb 5 to discuss transit funds and other aid after which Nixon acted.
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Colson awaits July 4 start after sentencing in Watergate case
Former White House aide Colson received a sentence set for July as his wife Betty and lawmakers watched. Colson defended his actions and said his life is devoted to Jesus Christ, while the judge emphasized individual responsibility and moral standard over expediency.
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Collision Day Crash In Hoquiam Flight Service Helicopter Incident
A Galvin Flying Service helicopter crashed near Hoquiam Washington at about 3 44 p m after taking off from the coast. Officials reported the aircraft at about 800 feet altitude. A man in his 20s and a woman in her 20s were aboard and unharmed. Howard Wheat described hearing a loud bang and plaster falling as most of the helicopter landed in his yard with the rotor blade resting on his rent.
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