Around The US Highlights In 3 Regional AP Briefs
DETROIT Chrysler talks move forward on non economic issues as UAW and Chrysler seek a new pact before the Sept 14 contract deadline. Gainesville jury expected to begin deliberations in a conspiracy case against eight Vietnam Veterans Against the War over 1972 Republican National Convention disruption. Space Center Houston officials to decide if Skylab 2 astronauts Bean Garriott Longmire will continue their 59 day flight as it enters its 34th day in orbit. Anchorage officials say Alaska residents will get hiring preference for the $3.5 billion trans Magka oil pipeline with 18,000 jobs, restricting out of state workers.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers
Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
Gainesville, Fla
Miami Beach
Fla
Space Center
Houston
Space Agency
The
Orbiting Laboratory
Space
Alan L. Bean
Owen K. Garriott
Jack R. Longma
Anchorage
Alaska
Viet Cong Attacks Dinh Tuong and Phnom Penh Clashes
Viet Cong artillery and ground assaults target two positions in Dinh Tuong province southwest of Saigon as Cambodia reports Khmer Rouge attempts near Phnom Penh. In Ireland, two Britons trapped in a minisubmarine are alive with air to Saturday. Abduction charges filed in Stockholm bank siege. Chilean shopkeepers strike amid political tensions and planned military protection for drivers. Canada moves to end national rail strike with parliament special session.
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Saigon
Dinh Tuong
Mekong
Phnom Penh
Cork
Ireland
Atlantic
Roger Chapman
Roger Mallison
Garden Sass Gus Finds Easy Previews for Early Mornings
Garden phrase notes that it is simple to rise early the next day after staying up late. The quirky reflection centers on habit and morning routine with a light, humorous tone.
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Gus
Nixon vows to resist court order on Watergate tapes
Washington AP report says President Nixon refused to obey a federal judge’s demand to produce Watergate recordings for inspection. Judge Sirica ruled executive privilege does not bar the tapes, while the White House considers appeals. The dispute marks a high court clash with the Senate committee over access to Nixon’s Oval Office conversations.
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Washington
Nixon
U.S
John J. Simica
Archibald Cox
White House
San Clemente
Calif
Tain
Senate Watergate Committee
Sivica
Lmiswn
Senate Committee
Oval Office
Cox
Watergate Grand Jury
John W. Dean II
H. R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
Sirica
Watergate Committee
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N.c
Street Closing Triggers Losses for Local Businesses
The 600 block North Eighth Street was closed for storm sewer work as part of the Jones-Walnut re alignment project by the Urban Renewal Agency. Business owners complained they received no advance notice and fear revenue losses with limited parking and crowded alleys. URA director Marsha Adams and Police Chief Dick Cotwell admitted lack of notice and called it bad PR, but noted no known legal requirement mandated advance warnings.
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Kathi Loper
North
Eighth
Eighth Street
Jones-Walnut
Urban Renewal Agency
Marsha Adams
URA
Dick Cotwell
Fravie
Am Alley
Elm Street
Garden City man says no gift offer for downtown parking lot
Former Garden City businessman H. Briggs Walls rejects any intent to gift land for a city parking lot. He says the half block across from his IGA is owned by a corporation and not his to donate. Walls notes he discussed selling the land to the city with a restriction for downtown employee parking, but denies presenting it as a donation. City officials planned to discuss the idea with Walls or his attorney.
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Garden City
Briggs
Walls
Telleenam
Eild
James
Hha
Deane Wiley
Earthquake Toll Could Reach 1000 in Mexico
A major quake in southeast Mexico caused widespread destruction with thousands of buildings unsafe. Officials reported hundreds of bodies recovered and many more feared dead as rescue teams searched rubble in Tehuacan Puebla and neighboring areas. Volunteers from Monterrey aided survivors while demolition crews prepared to clear unstable structures. Communication with several villages remained broken and rescue equipment failed in parts.
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Mexico
Wednnesday
Meaham
Tehuacam
Puebla
Belem
Zompalica
Urbano Arriaga
Veracruz
Odd Food Finds and Liberty Bell Move Reported
In Ogden Mrs. LaVille Bair found a box of mislaid meat products amid a meat shortage and notified a local firm. In Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo indicated approval to move the Liberty Bell to a new structure across from Independence Hall, keeping the bell’s symbolism intact.
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Ogden
Utah
LaVille Bair
24Th Street
Liberty Bell
Philadelphia
Frank Rizzo
Independence Halls
Rizzo
Retail Gas Price Extended in Washington Amid Court Pause
The Advertement extended the retail price ceilings for gasoline for another week to allow dealers to post new limits. The move delays Saturday’s planned start, following a court challenge by gasoline retailers. The extension runs until Sept 7 and applies to diesel as well, with stickers showing the ceiling and octane.
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Washington
Focal
Petro
Rains Heavy in Dodge City Area
A new wave of thunderstorms moves into Kansas, lingering overnight and exiting Friday. Central and western Kansas saw heavy rainfall Wednesday night with near two and a half inches around areas just north of Dodge City and about one inch in Dodge City. Temperatures will range in the 80s to 90s with overnight lows in the 60s. The three day outlook calls for partly cloudy to start, scattered rain in the east, then clearing and warmer by Sunday and Monday.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Dodge City
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