Fat Albert Video Bomb Boosts U S Air Assault
The U S Navy introduced a one ton Fat Albert television guided bomb for air strikes against North Vietnam claiming higher explosive impact and longer stand off range. Six direct hits on targets near bridges and storage facilities were reported along with continued use of Walleye and laser bombs. In ground fighting Saigon forces push toward Quang Tri with 114 North Vietnamese killed and eight civilians dead in Hue as battles span 20 miles northeast of the city.
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Beaming McGovern Urges Unity
Beaming McGovern urged unity after a splintering delegate race left seven rivals nominated to oppose Eagleton. Amid delays Texas gave McGovern the necessary majority while rivals including Cissy Farenthold and Mike Gravel pledged support for Eagleton. Kennedy declared the party united and framed Nixon’s administration as the opposite of the party’s heritage.
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Youth Killed In Auto Mishap
Patricia Del Dignore, 19, of Youngstown Ohio, died from injuries after a car she rode in was struck broadside by another vehicle in Hampton Township near Pittsburgh. Authorities reported she passed away Thursday from July 5 crash injuries.
Councilman Begins Term
Former Johnstown Pennsylvania councilman Robert McKee is to surrender Monday to begin a three year prison term for conspiracy in a cable television bribery scheme. The U.S. Court of Appeals denied overturning the conviction and his attorney said no further appeal will be made. McKee and two others were charged for taking $15,000 from TelePrompter Corp in exchange for granting the city a cable franchise in 1966.
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British troops attack IRA districts in Belfast surge
British forces abandon a low profile stance and launch a major assault into Catholic strongholds in Belfast, invading Andersonstown to quell IRA gunmen after days of intensive fire at an army post. Casualties rise, with at least 15 dead since Wednesday and 431 in three years of Northern Ireland conflicts. Whitelaw ordered the invasion, reversing recent policy, while aiming to reconcile amid protests.
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Fischer forfeits second game in world chess title match
In Reykjavik, Bobby Fischer refused to appear for the second game, camera crews in hall blamed for the boycott. Referee Lothar Schmid forfeited the game to Boris Spassky, making the score 2–0 in Spassky's favor as talk of disqualification and further delays lingered.
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Police Probe Three Burglaries in Indiana Borough
Indiana Borough police investigate three burglaries discovered this morning. Targets include Point Sunoco at Wayne and Seventh, the Student Union on Pratt Drive, and Ave. where cigarette machines and a pinball machine were pried open. Authorities await inventory for losses.
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President Connally In Meet Today In California
Former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally arrives in Southern California for a conference with President Nixon. The Texan, after a 35 day, 15 nation world trip, may receive a new assignment but press secretary Ziegler said no decision was made. Secretary Rogers will report on a 19 day, 10 country journey.
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Defacing Traffic Signs Warns of Grave Consequences
State Transportation Secretary Jacob Kassab warned that defacing traffic signs with election stickers is a serious offense. He cited a youth’s death in Allentown last year and noted vandals incur fines from 25 to 100 dollars plus costs. Reporting defaced signs to police was urged.
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Armstrong Tax Rate Said OK
Gallagher argued the district should use surplus funds from the state to fix school buildings with flooding, faulty plumbing, and fire hazards. He noted future expenses for program expansion and textbooks and urged the House Education Committee to scrutinize the district’s finances upon request by a legislator.
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Noon Market Report from New York AP Treasury data
New York AP market note shows Treasury cash position for July 10 with balance deposits withdrawals and total debt. Figures include deposits of 4 607 237 678 62 and withdrawals of 6 454 631 425 20 against total debt 420 099 201 319 04. Gold assets listed as 10 410 108 547 07.
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Firemen Contain Fire at Steiner's Market
Indiana firefighters answered a general alarm at 3:25 p.m. Thursday at Steiner's Market on Philadelphia Street. A pump motor in the ceiling area of the automatic door opener overheated and ignited wood. Firemen vented the area and removed the overheated unit. No damage estimate was provided.
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Delegates Receive Women in Politics Questionnaire
MIAMI BEACH AP delegates to the Democratic National Convention obtain a questionnaire on women in politics. The survey will form the first major study of women in American politics, released free to convention officials.
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