Heath Becomes Britain’s New Prime Minister at No. 10
Conservative Edward Heath moved into No 10 Downing Street as Harold Wilson stepped down. Heath’s victory speech followed a Windsor Castle party honoring royal birthdays. He plans a weekend cabinet rollout with potential appointments for Douglas-Home MacLeod and Ripon. The Conservatives won 330 seats to Labor 288, boosting the pound and signaling a tougher foreign policy alignment with the United States. Wilson resignations and Nixon calls punctuated a dramatic political shift.
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Troop Curbs Clarified By Cooper Church Amendment
Associated Press writer Carl P. Leabsdorf reports that a co sponsor of the Cooper Church amendment sought to clarify the proposed troop curbs. The clarification aims to address concerns over enforcement and scope amid ongoing congressional debate.
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Washington
Fire Rages At Oil Refinery Near Franklin Pa
A large oil refinery burned out of control near Franklin Pennsylvania as authorities weighed dropping explosives to extinguish the blaze. Two workers and a firefighter were missing believed dead. fourteen injured, three critically, with tanks rupturing and oil spilling into French Creek. Evacuations affected about 200 residents and a trailer park within a quarter mile.
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Mass Killings Reported In China Hong Kong
Reports from Hong Kong say mainland China is calmer in daily life yet continues political trials and mass executions. Travelers describe better clothing and food, urban goods appearing, and widespread shelter construction amid war fears and Cultural Revolution gravity.
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Panthers Call For Convention at Philadelphia Rally
The Black Panther Party urged a constitutional convention in Philadelphia opening Sept 7 with Big Man announcing the site. David Hilliard said the current Constitution fails to guarantee blacks' economic political social rights. Panthers left room for white participation as 500 attendees listened at the Lincoln Memorial.
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Wall Street Gains On Friday Rally Lifts Dow to 720.43
New York stock markets posted modest gains Friday with the Dow Jones average rising 7.74 points to 720.43, up 1.20 percent. The Nasdaq composite climbed, and trading activity was modest as investors eyed Nixon's economy speech and sought select issues. Big Board volume reached 10.98 million shares. Amex indexes advanced on higher turnover.
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Seek To Cut Off Capital Drives Opened By Red Forces
AP wire photo reports Red forces open new fronts around Phnom Penh as allied capitals seek to curb advances. Officials note intensified pressure on key routes and supply lines amid ongoing clashes and strategic maneuvering.
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Enemy's Intentions Analyzed In Cambodian Clash Reports
Communist forces launched renewed attacks north and northeast of Phnom Penh as U S units faced heavy fighting along Mekong river and inland roads. Reports cite multiple clashes near Tonle Bet Kompong Cham and Kompong Thom with American losses and several enemy fatalities amid aerial and ground combat.
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Angela Davis fired by UCLA Regents in 15 6 vote
Los Angeles AP report says UCLA regents voted 15 to 6 to not renew Angela Davis's one year acting assistant professor contract, ending her school year amid controversy over her Communist affiliation. Davis vowed to sue and may teach if faculty arrange support despite regents' objections citing extreme speeches and dissertation progress.
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