Egyptian Israeli clash sparks Suez oil storage fires
Israeli spokesmen said napalm raids set fire to storage tanks at Nasr near Suez City and hit ships at Port Ibrahim. They reported 14 Israeli troops wounded and two seriously, while Egypt confirmed three soldiers killed including Riad a top Egyptian commander. Both sides filed complaints to the UN Security Council about aggression.
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Nixon weighs ABM options after Florida trip
President Nixon, sunlit and relaxed, plans to reveal his stance on the 5.5 billion dollar ABM system early next week after reviewing reports with Haldeman Erlichman and Chapin. He faces choices to scrap, modify for Minuteman sites, or pursue a city away deployment amid Senate opposition over urban proximity and arms race fears.
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H. R “Bob” Haldeman
Dwight Chapin
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Stennis warns Viet war may last years and draft changes
Senate Armed Services Chairman John Stennis says South Vietnamese forces cannot win alone and U.S. troops could stay up to 10 years. He opposes rapid withdrawal, supports possible draft lottery study in 1970, and backs NATO burden sharing and the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty he plans to vote for.
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Meir Declines Pressure to Retreat on Frontier Lines
Golda Meir, favored as Israel's next premier by the Labor party, vows Israel will not retreat from occupied Arab lands before peace talks. She rejects merging occupied territories’ economy with Israel, opposes empowering thousands of Arabs in Israel, and reiterates reluctance to assume premiership despite broad backing.
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Hussein
Nixon Gets Top Rating From Public In Harris Poll
The Harris poll shows 2 to 1 approval of Nixon's handling of relations with European allies during his Europe trip. Domestic issues receive mixed support with taxes, cost of living, and race policy drawing less than a majority, while press conferences and general approach earn praise from many groups.
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Four Hurt Slightly In Car Mishap Near Valley of Fire
Four people escaped serious injuries after a head-on collision on U S 40 seven and a half miles inside Valley of Fire. Ben Dugger 42 Las Vegas and Morris Johnson 24 were involved as both cars traveled about 20 to 25 mph. Dugger was cited for driving on the wrong side of the road.
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Freighter Montcalm in distress after 12 foot hull breach
A British freighter Montcalm, 470 miles southeast of Halifax, took on water after a 12 foot hole appeared in its side. Coast Guard aircraft dropped three pumps. two other freighters stood by. A cutter and tugs sped to assist as stormy seas hindered pumping.
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Billings Elks Grazing On Las Vegas Range
A teletype from Billings Montana humorously requests 140 Elks to graze in Las Vegas during winter strain relief. Mayor William Franze signs the message while Chief Dunbar of the Billings Police Department authorizes the plan.
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Funeral Rites Pending For LV Gun Shot Victim
Funeral arrangements are pending for Joseph Louis Zaher a 16 year old of 912 Canosa Street who died Saturday from a gunshot while target shooting in Paradise Valley A forensic pathology exam will determine cause Zaher’s remains were at Sunset Funeral Chapel A witness to the tragedy Key Fescher 15 of 1113 Francis Avenue. The SUN apologizes for an earlier error stating Fescher pulled the trigger.
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Soldier loses foot in grenade attack by U.S. MP in Vietnam
An Army truck driver who planned to depart Vietnam Saturday extended his tour and had his right foot amputated after a grenade was fired into his cab by Spec. 4 Larry R. Crook in a guard tower at a base near Can Tho. Two Vietnamese civilians died and 11 were wounded, including nine Americans.
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Diplomats On Site Explore US China Ties And Moscow Move
Diplomats pursue on site dialogue with Washington and seek a direct Nixon meeting for several aims. They aim to gauge U S contact with Red China or possible accommodations with Peking. Russia also wants direction on the new U S administration to shape Moscow policy.
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Red Gunners Strike at 30 Bases in Vietnam Clash
The Americans, aided by tactical strikes, report 36 Communist deaths as U S B 52 bombers flew six new missions around Kon tum City and along routes from Cambodia toward Saigon. Over three raids, more than a million pounds of bombs were dropped on the targets with light damage and no casualties at Han Nghia. At Thien An refugee camp near Quang Ngai City, two soldiers and 14 civilians were wounded as five mortar rounds fell overnight.
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United Nations Receives Complaints On Suez Firing
UPI reports later Suez clashes as Egypt and Israel file cross-complaints to the United Nations Security Council. Lt Gen Odd Bull notes Egyptian fire began the exchanges in multiple canal sector incidents. Ceasefire held at 2 05 p m EST with casualties on both sides including one killed and ten wounded Israelis and one killed and fifteen wounded Egyptians.
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