Denials pour in on sex scandals
Washington reports rising denials from congressmen amid a widening sex scandal. Sen. Mike Gravel denies involvement in a houseboat party with Elizabeth Ray, while Colleen Gardner claims to have witnessed Gravel’s activities in the early 1970s. The houseboat owner is Rep. Ken Gray, with ongoing implications.
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Hays Improves After Overdose Amid Senate Scandal
Ohio Democrat Wayne Hays, center of a payroll sex scandal, is listed in satisfactory condition after an overdose at Barnesville Hospital. Reports say he plans rest at home for 7 to 10 days. The case widens as Colleen Gardner and Elizabeth Ray level charges against other lawmakers, including Allan Howe.
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U S Steel faces EPA clash over national air rules
In Pittsburgh, U S Steel and the EPA contend over national air pollution controls. The fight centers on Clairton Coke Works and a 3 million dollar suit alleging 491 violations, with talks to settle and ads by U S Steel urging better government business communication. Ralph Nader calls the ad campaign blackmail.
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Syrian tanks push into south Lebanon near Mt Hermon
Syrian armored units crossed from the Bekaa into the lower Arkoub region and captured the Rachaya barracks on Mt Hermon’s western slopes, 38 miles southeast of Beirut. Western sources note the move aims to consolidate control while Libyan mediated talks fail. Palestinian and leftist sources report demands for full Syrian withdrawal and a League of Arab States peacekeeping force.
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Five Die as Train Hits Car in Riverside
A speeding freight train slammed into a car trapped between guard rails amid heavy traffic in Riverside California killing five elderly passengers and injuring others. The victims included Thelma Kelsey 71 and four Sun City residents John Drumm 70 Janet Drumm 65 Elizabeth Buchin 66 and Marguerite Dixon 70. The crash occurred near a bumper to bumper traffic line during a swap meet.
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Senate OKs foreign aid bill with Middle East focus
The Senate approved a 6.8 billion foreign military aid measure, authorizing 4.5 billion for the Middle East while cutting 35 million from Kissinger’s Africa policy. The vote was 62 to 18 and a conference with the House will reconcile differences. The bill allocates 2.5 billion for Israel over two years.
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