Egypt closes Suez Canal and widens regional conflict
Cairo radio says Egypt closed the Suez Canal as Israel expands the war into four neighboring countries. Damascus and Algiers announce breaking relations with the United States and Britain while Iraq and Kuwait halt oil deliveries to the West. Britain and the U.S. deny belligerence claims amid a Soviet pro Arab stance and Jordan reports Israeli air superiority over its front.
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Israel claims air superiority with hundreds of Arab planes downed
A page A-5 report says Israel claimed destruction of at least 874 Arab aircraft while admitting 19 planes lost. Arab commands countered with 163 aircraft shot down, detailing a fierce air battle over the fronts.
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Longstanding UN Struggle With Middle East Peace
For twenty years the United Nations has tried to solve the Middle East conflict marked by Jewish Arab tensions. Despite hundreds of meetings and huge costs for peacekeepers and aid, no peace formula has emerged. The dispute traces back to ancient times and intensifies over Palestine as a Jewish homeland. The Balfour Declaration and British immigration restrictions fueled Arab anger and Jewish terrorism.
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Jets Down 3 MIGs and Bombs North Vietnam Rail Lines
American jets probed deep into North Vietnam bombing rail lines toward Hanoi drawing out MIG interceptors. Three MIGs were reported shot down as U S forces conducted 113 strike missions over North Vietnam and five B 52 raids into South Vietnam. Chinese dragoon in the Sinai and Gaza actions noted in broader Middle East flare up.
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City approves urban renewal grants for riverfront and west Decatur rehab
City council approves a 126855 grant plan covering riverfront, Bank Street Renewal, and west Decatur rehab at 107795 to clear substandard housing from Memorial Drive West to Southern railroad South to and Avenue SW. Homeowners may receive up to 1500 grants and 3 percent loans for repairs under federal rehabilitation aims over five to ten years.
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American TV Producer Ted Yates Dies in Jerusalem Hospital
Amman dispatch reports Ted Yates shot in the Middle East died of wounds in a Jerusalem hospital. Embassy confirms. Pentagon announces about 20 US transport planes moving from Europe to Wheelus Air Base Libya as precaution. Mansfield says US and Soviet Union may be cooperating to seek cease fire in Middle East.
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Sylvester Mahan Dies From Athletic Injury?
Sylvester A. Mahan aged 47, manager of Worthington Corp's Decatur plant, died at 11:45 am at Decatur General Hospital from injuries suffered in an accident early Sunday west of Mooresville. Exact cause of death not immediately released.
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U S Soviet Accord Hopes Rise in Uganda
U S Soviet talks give cautious hope for a quick Middle East cease fire. Officials say Moscow privately seeks an end to the conflict while publicly condemning Israel. Washington weighs neutral non belligerence and coordi nated diplomacy at the United Nations Security Council amid maneuvering over troop transport and the 44 000 Americans in the region.
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Markets At A Glance New York Stock Rise Amid Busy Trading
New York markets opened with gains as investors absorbed upbeat earnings and economic data. Tech and financial shares led the advance while trading volumes remained steady, signaling cautious optimism across major indices.
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