Danger Signs Erupt In Mideast As War Fears Rise
An Israeli gunboat clashed with Arab guerrillas Saturday amid warnings of a new Middle East war. Israel sank a rubber dinghy near Lebanon. officials cited hazardous cargo. Israel raided southern Lebanon. Lebanon reports massing troops near borders with Egypt and Syria. Nixon resignation unsettled observers while Ford kept Kissinger as secretary of state.
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American Prisoners Protest Hunger Strike in India
Two Americans, Anthony Fletcher and Richard Harcos of San Francisco, held over a year on spying charges in Calcutta enter the second month of a hunger strike to win trial. U S diplomats have protested to officials including Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as guards feed them via nasal tubes and consular staff visit thrice weekly. both men have lost about 30 pounds. Police say Harcos was arrested at 4 a.m. on April 4.
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Holiday Set For Franco
Madrid Spain AP reports Gen Francisco Franco is expected to depart soon for his annual summer vacation at La Coruna on Spain's coast, with officials noting plans remain conventional and routine for the longtime leader.
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la Coruna
Jazz Greats Widow Visits Hungary and Poland
Mrs. Lucille Armstrong widow of Louis Armstrong spent three days in Hungary meeting jazz leaders, recalling life with Satchmo and viewing related films. The trip to Eastern Europe was sponsored by the US Information Agency and included a flight to Poland after visiting Hungary.
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Great Smokies Hilton in the Land of the Sky
The Great Smokies Hilton near downtown Asheville offers 300 plus rooms with up and down suites, on site tennis and swimming, a par-71 course, and dining at The Back Porch and Aunt Minnie s Wisdom. Call Larry Zoerner at (704) 254-3211 for reservations.
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Aunt Minnie
Land of the Sky
Larry Zoerner
Revere’s Other Ride Recalled In Bicentennial Reenactment
New York AP reports a five state reenactment of Paul Revere’s 1774 ride known as the Run for the Resolves. The 319 mile dash from Milton Massachusetts to Philadelphia will include copies of the Suffolk Resolves for the Continental Congress. Supported by North American Trail Ride Conference and harness groups.
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Third of four men charged in Huntsville prison siege
UVALDE Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson said Jimmy Dan Brown 28 was arrested at his Sabinas home after his mother alerted deputies. Brown arraigned on capital murder charge with $500000 bond. Two brothers Don Michael and William Henry Kolsten remain jailed under $500000 bond. George S. Cisneros still sought. Carrasco Dominguez and two hostages Judy Standley and Elizabeth Beseda died August 3 during the siege. Ignacio Cuevas charged with capital murder. Beeler noted Carrasco kept a diary with alleged prison demands and a will read by phone. Carrasco and Dominguez reportedly killed themselves.
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