Kissinger to Moscow for talks on ending Middle East war
Secretary of State Kissinger flies to Moscow on Nixon orders to discuss means to end hostilities in the Middle East with Soviet leaders. He is joined by Dobrynin and nine officials, amid Cairo talks by Kosygin and Sadat, with Israel's stance crucial to any cease fire plan. The trip signals Moscow's push and raises questions about the initiative and impact on Soviet prestige.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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Middle East
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Peking
Gerald R. Ford
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Three Children Die in Milwaukee Fire at Jinx House
Milwaukeea AP reports a two story frame dwelling described as a jinx house burned Friday killing three children Michelle Williams 3 Thomas Williams 2 Latrina Williams 11 months with parents away. The $5400 blaze started in a living room hindering rescue efforts. A 17 year old neighbor fed the children earlier and a prior fire fatality occurred in the same area.
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Michelle Williams
Thomas Williams
Latrina Williams
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North Side
Arab Refineries Bombing Denied Amid War Claims
Syrian claims of bombing an Israeli refinery near Haifa were denied by Israel as an air raid alert failed to materialize. Damascus alleged retaliation while Haifa officials reported no attack and no damage. Israel later pressed offensives in Egypt and Syria with widespread fighting along the Suez Canal.
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Banias
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Homs
Mohammed Haidar
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Sinai
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West Bank
Nixon Seeks 2.2 Billion Emergency Aid for Israel
President Nixon asked Congress to authorize 2.2 billion in emergency military aid to Israel to sustain its forces and balance in the Middle East. He noted 825 million in committed materiel and warned of a longer conflict while opposing additional Cambodia aid.
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Nixon
Congress
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Middle East
Cambodia
U.S
Syria
Egypt
Soviet Union
Senate
House-Senate
White House
George Mahon
D-Tex
House Appropriations Committee
United States
Weekend Warmth Brings Lighter Winds and Mild Nights
Fair skies expected with a warmer Saturday night and Sunday. Lows near 44, highs in the lower 70s for Sunday. Light southerly winds. Conditions show little change Monday.
Nixon Offers Tape Summary
President Nixon reluctantly agrees to a summarized version of the Watergate tapes for review. Senator Stennis will listen to tapes to verify the summary's accuracy while Cox maintains commitment to the full court orders.
Box and Window Service But No Mail Monday
No rural or city delivery in La Crosse area on Veterans Day. Mail will arrive with lock box and window service from 8 30 to 9 a m and 3 30 to 5 p m.
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Law Experts Debate Deal in Watergate Tapes Row
Washington authorities in constitutional law call the President’s action in the Watergate tapes case momentous. Yale’s Bickel says Cox is a time bomb and Cox warns of a court challenge. Nixon plans a tape summary for Sirica and the Senate committee as Cox weighs next steps.
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Archibald Cox
Alexander Bickel
Yale
Cox
Bickel
Nixon
U.S. District Court
John J. Sirica
Senate Watergate Committee
Sirica
New Haven
Conn
Raoul Berger
Harvard
United States
Court of Appeals
Charles L. Black Jr
Black
Supreme Court
Prime Rates Cut By Large Banks
The Washington Post reports major banks including Bank of America and First National City Bank lowered the prime rate to 9.75 percent, with Cleveland Trust cutting to 9.5 percent. The move follows a Fed tightening era as rates had surged from 4.5 to 10 percent since last year.
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Ohio
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Cost of Living Council
Detroit Bank & Trust Co
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