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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1975

Page

2

Sadat says Russ refuse arms aid in Cairo interview

In an interview with Al Anwar, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat says the Soviet Union has replaced Syria's war losses but refused to furnish Egypt with required arms, leaving Cairo-Moscow relations frozen. Also notes Brezhnev appearance, IRA leader arrest, Derwent River deaths, and a Satena C47 crash in Colombia.

Cairo Anwar Sadat Soviet Union Syria Middle East Egypt Moscow Sadat Shah Iran Hussein Jordan Beirut al Anwar United States Israel Tel Aviv

South Boston High reopens with police outnumbering students

Boston South Boston High School reopened with police in corridors and more officers than students after a near month closure since a stabbing and desegregation protests. About 400 students, including 31 black attendees, returned amid metal detectors and new bans on aerosols.

Boston South Boston

Premier Met tenor dies of heart attack

Richard Tucker a famed Metropolitan Opera tenor, died in Kalamazoo Michigan at 61 from an apparent heart attack. He collapsed in his hotel room during a tour stop with Robert Merrill. Carnegie Hall engagement was to follow and Merrill canceled the tour. Tucker had a long heart trouble history and his Met debut anniversary was to be celebrated on Jan 25. His career spanned La Scala Covent Garden Vienna and Buenos Aires.

Richard Tucker Tucker Kalamazoo Mich Metropolitan Opera Robert Merrill Bronson Hospital Merrill Carnegie Hall New York The Met Schulyer Chapin Opera House Don Pasquale Opera Chapin Sara Cavalleria Rusticana Italy la Scala London Covent Garden Vienna Buenos Aires Reuben Tucker Brooklyn N.Y Allen Street Manhattan Lower East Side Wall Street Sara Perelmuth Jan Peerce Town Hall Enzo Grimaldo Milton Cross

Petit to Return to Circus After Wire Walk Injury

Philippe Petit, famed high wire performer, was injured in St. Petersburg Florida after a 25 foot fall. Doctors expect healing in six to eight weeks and say he could leave hospital in 10 to 14 days after suffering a collapsed lung a broken rib and a broken wrist.

Philippe Petit St. Petersburg Fla Petit

Elvis Presley Turns Forty In Private Birthday

Elvis Presley, turning 40 on Wednesday, stayed unseen in his Memphis mansion for three weeks. The Memphis Press Scimitar quoted unnamed friends saying he is overweight and canceled his Las Vegas start due to weight. admirer Tina Marsh invited fans to leave cards at the gate.

Memphis Press-Scimitar Presley Las Vegas Elvis Tina Marsh Memphis

Tammy Wynette files for divorce from George Jones

Tammy Wynette sues for divorce from George Jones after a stormy marriage. Reports say Wynette had a legal separation 16 months earlier and a reconciliation followed before new troubles last month. Jones reportedly skipped a recording session and left for Florida in a new $29,000 Cadillac. The Nashville circuit court cites cruel and inhumane treatment and served papers Wednesday.

Jones Miss Wynette Florida Nashville Tenn

Nixon receives visit from rabbi on eve of 62nd birthday

Former President Nixon honored by ardent supporter Rabbi Baruch Korff with a birthday greeting at the San Clemente mansion. Korff planned a 9:30 a.m. news conference at the San Clemente Inn to report on his meeting. Nixon to spend a quiet birthday at home. No plans for his daughters to attend. Henry Ford II in London seeking Arab backing for a Detroit Renaissance project, sources say.

Nixon Baruch Korff Korff San Clemente San Clemente Inn Henry Ford II Ford Motor Company London Detroit

Calley Calls War Victim. Views Americans as Victims Too

Former Army Lt William Calley Jr, convicted in the My Lai massacre, told ABC AM America he is a war victim but sees the American people as the greatest victims. He noted his Army court martial conviction was overturned and was freed on bond two months ago.

Army William Calley Jr My Lai Abc-Tv America Calley

Prince Charles Defends King George III Against Blame

In a Evening Standard interview Charles, heir to the British throne, says American historians unfairly blame King George III for the loss of the American colonies. He calls George III gentle, learned, not mad, noting a blood condition affected perceptions.

Prince Charles George III Evening Standard Charles Britain

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