China and Russia clash over old border claims
Moscow reports a renewed Sino Soviet feud sparked by a new Chinese world atlas. Izvestia condemns the Geography Maoist Style study as backing Chinese territorial claims to large swaths of Siberia and the Far East, citing century old treaties and unequal terms.
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Judge drops murder charge in Algiers Motel case
In Detroit, a judge dismissed a first degree murder charge against former Patrolman Robert N. Paille in the Algiers Motel incident. The ruling cites coercion in the confession, complicating efforts to prosecute Paille, Melvin Dismukes, Ronald Agusat, and David Senak for the killings during the 1967 riot.
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Emmet Public Schools Set to Open August 18
Gene M. Ross announces Emmet Public Schools start on August 18 with first grade age 6 by October 1 and birth certificates required. Immunizations as Arkansas law mandate polio diphtheria tetanus whooping cough measles. Registration August 18 at 8 30 a m. Buses run regular, dismissal 11 a m. High school books and locks sold then. Regular classes begin August 21 with shortened first weeks, dismissal 1 20 p m. Teacher workshop August 17.
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Too much love linked to death by own action in Miami
A note found in 23 year old Susanne Schiefer’s car below a 30 story Miami apartment house claimed she had to act due to too much love. Schiefer, an Austrian chemist, died after leaping 21 floors as police investigated a complex scene with her husband Dr Sigbert Schiefer and friends. The couple had married in Venice last fall and were visiting Miami. her passport later raised questions for investigators.
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WAC plan to attract enlistees with new uniforms and roles
Washington AP reports the Women's Army Corps will modernize uniforms to be feminine and practical, consider a pant suit, keep skirt length, and replace old footwear. Jobs will open beyond clerical posts to radar techs, missile repair, electricians, and heavy equipment operators as part of boosting enlistment. The plan aims to grow the WAC from 13,320 to 15,900 by next June and to 24,000 by June 1978 to support an all volunteer Army.
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Grand opening at Vancouver delicatessen ends with theft
Two disheveled burglars smashed in the rear door of Karl Grohs Delicatessen in Vancouver at 2 30 am during a grand opening night. They lit the store, rang up 272 dollars in sales, and fled with profits. Grohs found blood spatters and two white coats smeared with blood later that day. Customers joked about 24 hour operations while the shop faced a chaotic scene.
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Goslow warning toned down to ease Senate SALT talks
Washington report says a go slow warning to the Soviets was toned down and endorsed by the White House to win support from senators on both sides for the five year SALT agreement. The change, aiding passage prospects, followed Sen. Henry M Jackson's amendment which removed its strongest note to Russia on multiple-warhead installations.
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New thrust by South Viets and Cambodians threaten border areas
Communist led forces slashed into South Vietnamese militiamen near Saigon with 30-40 South Vietnamese killed and similar wounded. U.S. bombers supported Cambodians as tanks threatened towns in eastern Cambodia. North Vietnamese tanks were sighted toward Svay Rieng and Prey Veng amid heavy B52 strikes on Quang Tri Hue areas and Dong Hoi port. US fighter bombers carried out 290 strikes across North Vietnam as J. W. Fulbright commented on SALT amendments.
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Blaylock criticizes Bumpers over Arkansas health cuts
Blaylock, the Republican candidate for governor, accused Gov. Dale Bumpers of breaking a pledge to improve health services. He cited multiple community hospitals closed for staffing shortages or failure to meet Medicaid and Medicare standards, alleging federal state issues could have been resolved with more meetings. He said a Republican administration could prevent such closures and work with a Democratic legislature based on his record.
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Arkansas forecast for 24 hours ending Tuesday dawn
Experiment station report notes 24 hour period ending 7 am Tuesday with high 98 and low 65. Forecasts for Arkansas call for warmer, partly cloudy conditions with scattered thundershowers mainly in the northern portion tonight. Wednesday brings fair, cooler weather with partly cloudy skies and widely scattered thundershowers in the south, lows tonight mid 60s to low 70s, highs Wednesday in the upper 80s to mid 90s.
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Nixon gains funds for his re election
Washington AP: Campaign contributors added 2.45 million to President Nixon’s re election fund during June and July. Contributors ranged from wealthy donors and government employees to thousands of small donors. Pew family members gave 36000, W Clement Stone 23000, Edward J Hand and wife 23000. About 1.1 million came from sub $100 gifts. Over 55000 individuals donated in the two months. Finance committee and affiliates reported about 10 million raised before April 7, the new law’s effective date.
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