Rabin says war not inevitable amid Middle East tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Rabin said the collapse of the Kissinger peace mission heightens the Middle East crisis but Arab threats will not force war. He warned a new flare of violence and warned Arab states that war would fail, while Egypt and Syria hold live-fire drills and Kissinger ends shuttle diplomacy.
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Arab League Council
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Suez
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Abu Rudeis
Washington
U.S
Soviet Union
Damascus
Atlanta Tornado Kills Three Medaled by Widespread Damage
A tornado ripped through northwest Atlanta from an industrial area to the governor's mansion, killing three people and injuring at least 49. Gov. George Busbee and his family were unhurt as federal disaster aid is sought, with extensive damage including the Inman Yards and several apartment complexes. A separate funnel struck Shannon and Adairsville with no deaths reported.
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Maynard Jackson
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Adairsville
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Perry Homes
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Victor Provenson
Fall of Hue and Tam Ky Split Vietnam in Two
North Vietnamese forces breached Hue defenses and seized Tam Ky, isolating Da Nang and creating a refugee catastrophe. About 80,000 civilians waited at Tan My port for evacuation as Saigon warned of escalating danger and Marines endured heavy losses in the broader Tet-era fighting.
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Negotiators Clash Over 2000 Dollar Home Tax Credit
House and Senate tax talks opened amid sharp disputes over a proposed new home purchase tax credit up to 2000 dollars, with key differences on including the credit and other deductions for working parents. A final agreement appeared unlikely today though a Tuesday deadline remained possible.
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Dla
Police probe wave of fire slashings
Police investigate a wave of tire slashings causing about 2000 in damage. A 16 year old was taken into custody near Stop and Go Market 1002 North H St with another youth linked to the incidents. Fifteen victims identified on North Z North Y streets, mostly Saturday night and Sunday morning in the west part of the city.
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North Z St
Dell Rose
Frank Trejo
North Y St
Paul Vincent Alhart
Fred Dale Adkins
Dale Thorson
William Paul Brown
Bobby Tyson
Bruce Ezzell
Jeremi Lawrence Kowalik
Norman Edward Turner
Pepe Castrowhite
North W St
Lee Ouimette
Fernando Onevedo
Charles Yamchuk
Blooming Wildflowers in Lompoc Valley Scene
A wide profusion of wildflowers now blooms across Lompoc Valley as residents enjoy vibrant colors. A local youth attempts to sail two kites simultaneously on South C Street, drawing curious onlookers.
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South C Street
Weather outlook with clouds and light rain chances
Increasing clouds today with a mainly cloudy night and Tuesday. Temperatures rise slightly with highs in the upper 50s to 60s and lows in the 40s. Winds from the west 10 to 20 mph. Tides rise to 5.6 ft at 9:11 am and 5.4 ft at 9:48 pm, low tides 0.4 ft at 3:06 am and minus 0.6 ft at 3:34 pm.
Phnom Penh Under Fire As Ground Forces Lose Ground
Government troops falter near Phnom Penh airport as rocket strikes intensify. Prime Minister Long Boret pledges to begin talks to end the war while seeking to reopen supply lines. Lon Nol faces pressure as U.S. airlift resumes amid strategic shifts and mounting casualties.
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Cambodia
Thailand
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Pochentong
Tool Leap
Ford orders full re examination of Middle East policy
President Ford announced a comprehensive review of U.S. policy toward all countries in the Middle East after the Arab-Israeli peace drive collapsed. He said the examination will cover arms aid and all aspects with Congress kept informed, while aims to avoid renewed fighting remain.
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