Mercury poisoning in Iraq shocks world and WHO reacts
Hundreds die and thousands suffer from mercury coated seed grain in Iraq. WHO and US officials confirm the crisis as Iraq’s government faced initial denials. Estimates vary, with 400+ deaths and 5,000 hospitalizations reported, possibly tens of thousands affected nationwide. Mexico shipped most seed grain. U.S. manufacturers supplied the mercury fungicide.
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Nixon to press troop cuts in Europe talks
Secretary of State William Rogers said President Nixon will urge Soviet leaders in Moscow for progress or mutual troop reductions in Europe. Rogers arrived from London for 24 hours of talks with NATO, the EC, Belgium and the Netherlands and will brief allies on the Moscow agenda.
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Pay Board Delays Dock Raise Decision In Washington
National Pay Board postpones ruling on East and Gulf Coast longshoremen pay raise after a meeting involving a labor member with President Nixon and aides. No explanation given. George Boldt unavailable for comment amid delay. Five killed and 37 injured in Greyhound bus crash near Marlow Heights Maryland. Wreckage of missing Tennessee Air National Guard plane found near Paramaribo Surinam with 11 aboard. Rochester bus hijacked by passenger Leslie Coover 22 Spokane Washington. charged with unauthorized use of motor vehicle.
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Hoover funeral tribute hails FBI chief as American institution
President Nixon led final honors for J Edgar Hoover calling him a giant and legend, praising the bureau he built. Hoover's burial followed a Capitol Rotunda farewell, with Tolson and other FBI leaders attending. The service drew Justice Burger, White, and cabinet officials in a city-wide tribute.
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Actress Gia Scala Buried After Funeral Mass in Culver City
Burial followed a funeral Mass at St. Victor's in Culver City for 38 year old actress Gia Scala known for The Guns of Navarone and Garment Jungle. Police linked her Hollywood home death to an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol found last Sunday.
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George Sanders cremated in Leatherhead after suicide
The body of actor George Sanders, who killed himself in Spain last week, was cremated Thursday in Leatherhead, England. His former wife, actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, sent a heart shaped wreath with a ribbon reading Darling George You will always be in my heart goodbye my love. The White House announced Mexico’s President Luis Echeverria Alvarez will visit Washington for two days starting June 15 with a state dinner on arrival night.
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