U S B52 raids clash near DMZ as Saigon reports heavy losses
U S B52 bombers hit North Vietnamese units near the DMZ and in Hue and Quang Tri areas while Saigon reports 113 enemy killed and 28 South Vietnamese dead. U S air strikes also target Cambodia near Kompong Bau as Viet Cong attacks continue. Casualty revisions adjust Mekong Delta C130 losses to over 24 dead.
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USSR to let Jews emigrant to Israel rises 5,000 yearly
Governor Nelson Rockefeller says Soviet leaders promised President Nixon during his Moscow visit in May to allow 35,000 Jews to emigrate to Israel annually, up from an unofficial March estimate of 30,000. White House deputy press secretary Neal Ball offered no comment. Rockefeller spoke after a four day visit to Israel stressing the issue was high on the May summit agenda.
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Defense plank eyed at party hearings
The Republican platform hearings in Miami Beach open with a push for a strong defense plank opposing Democratic budget cuts and Europe troop reductions. Secretary of State Rogers and Senator Dole headlined as Rep. Rhodes defended McGovern’s plan as isolationist while previewing a draft that critics say would weaken U S power, including cuts in defense and a reduced European force potentially affecting Middle East stability.
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Push for independent federal safety watchdog in consumer products
Congress debates new protection for consumers after a 1970 National Commission report, aiming to curb hazards in homes and schools. Proposals include an independent regulatory commission with broad powers to set safety standards and ban dangerous products, while the Nixon admin backs FDA oversight in HEW. Senate favors independent agency but would abolish FDA.
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Pay Board Hinges On Retaining 5.5% Wage Standard
Washington AP The Pay Board leans toward keeping the 5.5 percent wage ceiling for now as a review proceeds. Nixon aides privately expect no change soon, noting the decision rests with the board. The joint session with the Price Commission may prompt debate on adjustments, with labor officials wary of sparking strikes amid major 1973 bargaining.
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Recruit Dies After Forced March At Ft. Leonard Wood
An Army recruit, 17, Pvt. Steven P. Gasser of Madison Wisconsin, collapsed during a forced training march on August 2 at Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri. He died two days later from heat stroke as 14 other soldiers were hospitalized or treated. seven others who fell out were dismissed. An investigation was expected to be completed this week.
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Mines kill two soldiers in Ireland
In Belfast two British soldiers were killed by land mines likely planted by the Irish Republican Army during a foot patrol in Andersonstown. The violence comes as the Army reports a drop in explosions and shootings after seizing IRA strongholds, while a top IRA commander is captured and a Northern Ireland peace conference nears. Authorities fear a renewed bomb wave ahead of the Sept. 25 27 talks led by William Whitelaw and moderated Catholic parties amid sectarian warnings.
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Hope High names Solomon head coach for coming year
Hope High School will have Gaylord Solomon leading football with staff Wesley Huddleston Stan Parris Billy Barnes Lyle Jones Harold Alexander and Ed White. About 40 to 86 players expected to try out with first practice Monday August 14. Bobcat schedule opens September 1 at Hammons Stadium vs Ashdown. Arkadelphia and Stamps added, Sheridan dropped. Rotarian Jack Beaty introduced Solomon at the Hope Rotary Club meeting at Town and Country.
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Harold Alexander
Ed White
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Obituaries for Harwell Boyett Martin and others in Arkansas
Obituary notices report the deaths of Willie J Harwell 68 of Saratoga wife Ellaree sons Charles and Gary sisters Alma Odom Edna Watkins four grandchildren funeral at Saratoga Church of Christ burial at Saratoga Cemetery Herndon Funeral Home. Dorothy Thompson Boyett 73 died while visiting Hope survivors husband Ruffin A Boyett son David daughter Frank Howson Jr sister Barney Brown seven grandchildren. George Martin 81 Rosston died Aug 5 from car accident injuries. Survived by three sons J P Harold Horace. three daughters Emma Lou Purdy Pauline Spencer Helen Marlar. 19 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren. services Willisville Methodist Church burial Willisville Cemetery. Rotary Chaplain Vernon Wickliffe funeral support for hospitalised members Jim Cole Terry Becherer.
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Saratoga
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Charles
Kansas City
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Pulaski
Saratoga Cementary
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Dorothy Thompson Boyett
Hope
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Little Rock
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Austin
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Dallas
Barney Brown
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Rosston
Lewisville
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Bossier City
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Beale
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Vidalia
Sebe
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Robert
Newt
Willisville Methodist Church
Eld Chester Daniels
Eld Omary
Roaston Quartet
Willisville
Smith Funeral Home
Arkansas Weather Summary for 24 Hours Ending Monday
Experiment station report shows 24 hours ending 7 am Monday with high near 90 and low around 66. States high 90s, sun and hot conditions, widely scattered afternoon and early evening thundershowers mainly south, followed by fair and warm tonight with lows mid 60s to low 70s and Tuesday expected highs in the 90s.
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