Parachutist Killed at Watkins Glen Summer Jam
Willard Smith of Syracuse a veteran skydiver died Saturday night as he parachuted into the Summer Jam rock festival at Watkins Glen. A light-plane jump left another person dead from phosphorous burns. In New York a Marcos era Philippine official faces deportation to test refugee rights, despite asylum denial. Raoul Beloso disputes Manila harassment claims. INS will hold a formal hearing before removal.
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Reducing NATO forces urged to fit quick European war plan
A Brookings Institution analysis argues the United States should restructure NATO forces for a short decisive war in Europe. It urges paring support units deactivating divisions in reserve and cutting costly weapons programs to save billions.
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Makarios Moves Against Grivas Faction in Cyprus Crisis
President Makarios used elite units to raid Grivas supporters and pursue the kidnapped minister of justice Christo Vakis. He also enthroned a new bishop in Paphos while pledging further clerical purges against anti Makarios factions.
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Riots in Rome Jail Sparks Nationwide Unrest
Riots at Regina Coeli jail in Rome ended Sunday after day-long clashes between armed guards and about 500 inmates. Damages exceed 1.5 million dollars and prison records were destroyed as prisoners demanded Parliament approve a major penal reform bill.
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NYT
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Laos Peace Talks Stalled as Pathet Lao Presses Demands
Laotian Prime Minister Prince Souvanna Phouma and the Pathet Lao discuss a possible settlement after five months of failed talks. Washington fears Southeast Asian collapse as American influence wanes and fighting persists.
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Greeks back Papadopoulos plan to end monarchy
Early returns from Athens show Greeks vote to abolish the monarchy and install George Papadopoulos as president of a new republic. Officials report a pro-regime margin exceeding ninety percent as constitutional changes aim to keep Papadopoulos in power for at least eight years.
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NYT
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Referendum in Greece Tests Papadopoulos Presidency
Self-appointed President George Papadopoulos votes in Athens as Greece holds a referendum to confirm his leadership.Former premier Panayiotis Canellopoulos condemns the referendum as fraudulent and plans to vote against Papadopoulos, who says he will remain in office no matter the result.
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Greece
Athens
Panayiotis Canellopoulos
Papadopoulos
Deduction Probed Over Nixon Gift to Archives
A tax watchdog group questions the legality of charitable deductions claimed by President Nixon for a $570000 gift of his papers to the National Archives. It calls for an IRS audit by an independent auditor to verify deductions or seek additional taxes. The executive director said the deductions could have saved about $285000 in taxes, with perhaps $75000 past the statute of limitations.
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FCC Critic Johnson Slams Agency Over Decisions
Nicholas Johnson, outgoing FCC member, publishes a detailed critique criticizing how the agency reaches decisions. He argues the courts could curb agency power by recognizing the lack of a rational and orderly process behind most rulings and decisions.
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Washington
Nyt
Nicholas Johnson
Federal Communications Commission
Commission
Community Calendar Highlights and Space Flight Delay
Local events list meetings and gatherings at various homes churches and clubs including Delta Gamma alumnae TOPS Red Cross and district groups with contact numbers. The report also notes a NASA space shuttle mission delay with Bean Garriott and Lousma reporting a stomach illness and postponed space walk.
Soviet Consumers Seek American Goods and Travel
A sun tanned Ukrainian welder praises American fishing line while a Lithuanian youth trades rubles for a worn denim jacket on the black market. Moscow workers express curiosity about visiting the United States, though foreign travel remains rare for Soviet citizens with only about 4,000 making the trip last year.
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EPA delays burden Town Creek water plan risks cost rise
Town Creek faces potential delays as EPA weighs final approval for a lagoon. If not approved planners may shift to a sewage treatment plant raising costs with bids pending a required need survey. In Moulton officials have overcome initial objections and plan a treatment plant with sewer extensions and a 72 acre industrial park at a total price over $1 million.
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EEOC Targets Major Firms For Discrimination Scrutiny
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission plans concentrated attention on four to six top national firms and 20 to 40 smaller companies accused of discriminatory practices. About half the agency budget for the year will fund investigations and conciliations, with litigation possible if settlements fail. Chairman William H Brown III declined to name the companies while lawsuits are not yet filed.
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Nyt
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Guards Tighten Grip After Oklahoma Prison Riot
National Guardsmen with bayonets drove convicts from cell blocks into the open yard and took temporary control of the nearly ruined Oklahoma State Prison in McAlester. Officials said the two day riot may be over as guards search for weapons while about 1,000 inmates, many intoxicated, sit under guns awaiting new housing arranged in separate cells.
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No Beef Guarantee in New York City Beef Bids
Mayor John V. Lindsay said city meat suppliers will not sign contracts for a two week beef supply of 106000 pounds for hospitals jails and institutions. Only one informal bid was received for Aug 6 17 and a survey of 19 cities found similar supply trouble. State spokesman confirmed statewide issues.
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Senators Propose Private Nixon Tape Showings
Senate Watergate Committee leaders urged a private audition of tape conversations with Nixon. Chairman Ervin and Vice Chairman Baker said a restricted viewing by the panel and Archibald Cox could screen nonessential material before public release. Ervin warned against lawsuits and potential Supreme Court rulings against the committee.
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Tennessee
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Air Strikes Hit Cambodian Front near Phnom Penh
U S bombers hit Cambodian soldiers watching the southern defense perimeter 12 miles southwest of Phnom Penh amid rising enemy pressure. Congress passes a measure to end the bombing by August 15.
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Nixon aides describe efforts to shape Watergate narrative
Ehrlichman testified he learned of meetings discussing wiretapping at the Democratic HQ and alerted Nixon within an hour. He said Nixon sought a complete written account of the Watergate matter but was not satisfied with earlier statements. The Senate heard about requests from February to December for a full summary and public release.
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Crane Collapse Damages Utilities in City Project
Horton said workers from Brooks and Mixon Contractors were at a city project when a crane fell across a 1,200 phone cable and into a 4,400 volt line. He noted the damaged line was originally underground but was temporarily placed on a pole. no injuries were reported.
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Senate approves spending limits and campaign finance amendments
The Senate moved on multiple fronts with spending caps for elections and tighter campaign finance rules. It cut per voter spending in primaries and general elections, reduced overall presidential spending, expanded donor-entity limits, and sought full income disclosures for lawmakers. An $8 billion transportation appropriation advanced as leaders eye conference and further action on Interior and Treasury measures.
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