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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1973

Page

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Egypt Syria Clash Escalates Along Cease Fire Lines

The Associated Press reports Egypt and Syria fought Israel in the worst hostilities since 1967. Israel claimed sinking five Syrian warships and Egypt said it held most of the eastern Suez Canal. Both sides blamed the other as air battles raged over the Golan Heights and Sinai. Dayan warned of a new full scale war while Meir urged readiness for sacrifice. U.N. observers noted crossings at multiple cease fire points with Egypt and Syria advancing while Israel faced heavy losses yet claimed limited gear losses.

Associated Press Egypt Syria Israel Suez Canal Golan Heights Israel-Syria Sinai Peninsula Moshe Dayan Canal Cairo Suez Dayan Golda Meir Hafez Assad

Democratic committee mulls minority representation at 1976 convention

A Democratic committee wrestled with ensuring women minorities and youth participation at the 1976 convention while banning quotas. It approved language urging involvement at all levels and opposing direct or indirect numerical quotas. A 17 member commission to monitor state party efforts was also created as part of the rule revisions.

Washington Democratic Party Robert S. Strauss Richard G.hatcher Gary Ind Democratic National Committee

U N Security Council Debates Middle East Cease Fire Appeal

U N Security Council weighs a cease fire appeal in the Middle East. Kissinger urged Egyptian and Israeli foreign ministers to end the fighting and then traveled for top level talks. The commander of the U S sixth Fleet canceled shore leaves and ordered officers back to warships.

United Nations U.N. Security Council Middle East Washington Henry A. Kissinger State Department U.S. 6Th Fleet Mediterranea

Boat sold by Daily Want Ad offers 11 replies

Col Bob J Miller sells boat trailer and equipment through the Decatur Daily Want Ad. The 18 foot 150 HP MerCruiser inboard outboard with trailer and ski gear lists a $1,500 price. Classified ad notes 11 responses and urges readers to place their own fast acting ad. Contact numbers 355-6362 and 353-4739. Athens dial 232-1535.

Bob J. Miller Magnolia St Decatur Daily P. Mercruiser Athens Dial

Where Is '72 Derby Winner

The case centers on Robert Lange Sr. son of a Boulder ski boot pioneer and his nephew Jimmy Gronen. Lange faces a nonjury adjustment on delinquency charges while the 1972 All American Soap Box Derby winning car remains missing. Officials wary to reexamine the 1972 race amid this year’s scandal.

James P.sterra New York Times Boulder Colo Robert Lange Sr Jetsetter Akron Ohio Jimmy Gronen Lange

Israel May Have Been Helped By Yom Kippur

American military sources say Israel’s edges in the October conflict may derive from mobilization timing on Yom Kippur. They note Egyptian and Syrian forces attacked first, while Israel leveraged reserve mobilization and faster internal movement on the holiday.

Israel Washington

Kennedy signs nuclear test ban with Britain and USSR

On this day President John F Kennedy signed the nuclear test ban treaty with Britain and the Soviet Union. Weather notes show high 84 and low 64 with a 30 percent chance of rain tonight.

John F. Kennedy Britain Soviet Union

Body of taxi driver found in Roxbury amid racial tension

Boston police found Kirk Miller a Clarkson College student and Boston Cab driver murdered with multiple stab wounds in a Roxbury vacant lot as citywide clashes between black and white youths heighten fear. Police cite robbery as a possible motive.

John Kifner New York Times News Service Boston Roxbury Kirk Miller Clarkson College Boston Cab Company Ludivico Louis Barba Columbia Point Barba George W. Curtis Kevin H. White Dorchester Dorchester High School See Another On Page Ag

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