Egypt and Israel clash along Suez Canal amid fighting
Egyptian and Israeli forces fought across the Suez Canal in what Cairo called a heavy artillery duel near Suez City. Tel Aviv said four Arab guerrillas were killed in two skirmishes overnight, with Soviet weapons found at the scene. Other reports note Katyusha rockets hit Yatva and no Israeli casualties.
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Joseph J. Sisco
U.S
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Mideast
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Maurice Schumann
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Thant
Joseph Tekoah
Golda Meir
Haifa
United Labor Party
Weather swings in Lompoc with sun and showers
Lompoc residents faced a mix of rain and warm 70s, with El Capitan State Park reporting morning showers and clearing by late morning. Vandenberg AFB noted variable high clouds, possible drizzle later, winds around 10 knots, and a low of 54. Tides Sunday July 13 and Monday July 14 scale high to 3.6 and 6.1 feet with notable low tides early morning and late afternoon.
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Lompoc Sees Crazy Weather and New Father in Town
Lompoc residents reported wild weather hitting the Southland yesterday as Gene Wahlers celebrated becoming a father. A large crowd attended ball games held yesterday amid the unsettled conditions.
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Southland
Gene Wahlers
Father
Stanford grows human skin by artificial means
Stanford University medical researchers report cultured skin grown in laboratory conditions can supply new skin cells for ulcers or burns. Eight patients at Stanford University Hospital received grafts cultured in test tubes and showed epidermal development and wound healing within six weeks to months.
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Summerlin
Treasury proposes higher savings bond rate and marketable bond ceiling
The Treasury seeks a 5 percent interest rate on savings bonds and a removal of the 42 percent ceiling on long term marketable bonds. Undersecretary Paul Volcker says the changes aim to be fair to savers and increase debt management flexibility, though no immediate sale plans exist.
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Apollo 11 crew rehearses lunar landing and launch pad hold
Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong Aldrin and Collins intensify simulator workouts as they near the lunar landing after a 12 hour launch countdown hold. Collins trains in a jet while the crew prepares for the surface flight and mission control monitors a minor equipment fix.
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ABM debate fuels GOP split over Nixon loyalty
In Washington the ABM fight pits Dirksen against Aiken as Republicans clash over who shows greater loyalty to President Nixon. The long floor battle yielded political jousting with no clear winner, while a UPI poll shows 49 opposed, 48 in favor, and three undecided including Winston Prouty planning a decisive speech.
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George D. Aiken
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Aiken
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Miracle comeback of Ukiah girl after brutal 1967 assault
Susan Bartolomei, 19, who was kidnapped and shot twice in 1967 near Groveland, has relearned to walk and speak with a voice device. After months in a coma and failed paralysis fears, she now moves with support, attends events, and hopes to finish high school with her parents and doctors noting her determination and prayers from the community.
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Calif
UPI
Susan Bartolomei
California
Susan
Washington State
Timothy Luce
Luce
Thomas E. Braun
Leonard E. Maine
Highway 120
Groveland
Sierra Foothills
Angelo Bartolomei
University of California Medical Center
U S destroyers escort Russian ships toward Cuba
A U S destroyer escorted six Soviet warships sailing toward Cuba and near Cape Kennedy in a convoy bound for the first visit of Russian ships. The flotilla, 260 miles southeast of Jacksonville, intends to reach Cuba by July 20 for celebrations through July 27.
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County Raises Per Capita Aid to Lompoc Library
County supervisors approved a 10 percent hike in per capita library support from 2.00 to 2.20, with 0.10 retained in the general fund. After allocations, the library receives about 153000 for the fiscal year and a roughly 7 percent two‑step pay raise, maintaining current service levels. Lompoc Library serves residents on East North Avenue with a 18000 monthly circulation.
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