Government drops major Weathermen case in Detroit
The U S government moved to dismiss a major case against 15 Weathermen radicals in Detroit rather than face a court hearing on how evidence was obtained. Judge Damon J Keith approved the dismissal amid a string of similar government losses or dismissals led by Guy L Goodwin.
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Soviet pledge to aid Arabs amid East West detente drive
The Soviet Union pledged to assist the Arab effort to recapture territory seized by Israel in 1967 and accused Western foes of using the Arab-Israeli conflict to undermine East West accommodation. The pledge followed a Washington report that the United States had...
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Soviet Arms Aid Escalates Cold War Tensions
The Soviet Union began resupplying Israel with arms, deepening rivalry with the United States. The pledge followed a secret visit by Algerian President Houari Boumedienne and was outlined in a Monday night communique.
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Middle East
Nixon
Houari Boumedienne
House Republicans seek successor to Ford as minority leader
The scramble to replace Gerald Ford as minority leader heats up with two confirmed candidates Rep. John Rhodes of Arizona and Rep. Leslie Arends of Illinois. Rep. John Anderson of Illinois surveys colleagues for backing as conference chairman and potential third contender.
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John J. Rhodes
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New Contraceptive Eyed for U S Use
The FDA plans to approve Depo-Provera, an injectable cancer and endometriosis drug, for limited birth control use. The decision drew criticism from a Senate health subcommittee chair and a Ralph Nader affiliated consumer group. The shot is given every three months, offering a non-pill option with infertility risks.
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WSN
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Senate Subcommittee On Health
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Upjohn Co
Kalamazoo
Mich
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Whalley Sentenced for Mail Fraud and Obstruction
Former Representative J Irving Whalley of Pennsylvania received three years probation and eleven thousand dollars in fines after pleading guilty to mail fraud and obstruction of justice. The sentence was handed down by a United States district judge amid Whalley's sobs and statements of genuine remorse.
Noted Whalley’s Age and Service Prompt Reflections
John L. Smith observed Whalley was 72 and in poor health after many years of honorable service. He called the situation tragic and said the greatest punishment was the damage to reputation and self respect.
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Israel open to mediation aiding talks in Middle East
Israeli Ambassador to France Asher Ben Natan said Israel would welcome any mediation that could lead to direct or indirect talks with the Arabs, even during the ongoing war. He reaffirmed support for a cease fire on pre war borders, with Egyptian Sinai and Israeli Syria withdrawals, noting no Soviet American cease fire accord yet and that diplomacy is stalled between the big powers.
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Middle East
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Sinai
Syria
Jordanian King Hussein meets officer before sending troops
In Amman King Hussein confers with an unnamed senior army officer as Jordanian forces prepare to engage Israeli units in Syria. The AP wirephoto caption notes the meeting occurred Saturday and signals imminent military action.
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Hussein
Amman
Syria
General Williams, Patton's Artillery Chief, Dies
Lt. Gen. Edward T. Williams retired 72 who served as chief artillery officer for Gen. George S. Patton's third army in World War II died Sunday in San Antonio Texas.
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George S. Patton
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