Four Republicans vie to oust Senate Pro Tem Mills
Four GOP senators Fred Marler Jr John Harmer Robert J Lagomarsino and Robert Stevens offer themselves to topple James Mills Democrat from San Diego. Republicans seek unity behind one candidate and two Democratic defectors as the 21 vote threshold for president pro tem looms.
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Egypt says Middle East crisis is UN’s most serious problem
At the U.N. General Assembly Egypt's foreign minister warned that failure to resolve the Middle East crisis would erode the UN's effectiveness. He urged condemnation of Israel and sanctions or expulsion, while Israel's envoy urged direct negotiations with Arab states.
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Countdown to Apollo 17 Launch Nearing Final Phase
The countdown to Apollo 17 begins the final push toward Wednesday’s launch from Cape Kennedy. The 104 hour 30 minute set of preparations started at 8 30 a m EST with first pad work including powering the Saturn 5 rocket. Astronauts Eugene Cernan Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt rehearse for the moon flight as launch officials report smoother countdown progress than previous missions.
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Senator pushes new Capitol and governor’s mansion plan
In Sacramento Senate aide Randolph Collier urges a single package for a new Capitol east of the present building, a governor’s mansion, and restoration of the old dome. Estimated cost about 75 million dollars with funding over years, plus a six month notice to vacate offices due to structural risks. A separate 50 million dollar legislative building could be ready in about 20 months, and a mansion around 1 million.
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Norwalk agent identified as probable cause of intestinal flu
Government scientists say they captured the Norwalk agent on film during a 1968 Norwalk Ohio outbreak. They propose it is a virus causing acute infectious non-bacterial gastroenteritis, presenting 24 to 48 hours of nausea vomiting diarrhea and cramps.
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UPI
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Ohio
Albert Z. Kapikian
Journal of Virology
Multinational firms may control most world capital by 1985
The IMF predicts by 1985 multinational corporations will own about three quarters of global capital. Hans Rasmussen urges worker unity in developing countries to avoid becoming pawns of capitalists. Delegates discuss a proposed ILO code of conduct to limit corporate interference and set duties on work conditions and social needs. Leonard Woodcock notes most firms are U.S. based, complicating US-led controls.
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Weather spread across the nation with rain and snow
Rain fell in the South while snow covered parts of the Midwest. Heavy rains hit the South Atlantic Coast with Charleston and Washington D.C. recording three inches and Savannah two inches. Jacksonville had one inch as a lighter rain moved from the Tennessee Valley to the Florida Panhandle. Dense fog created hazardous driving near Tampa Bay. Temperatures ranged from 9 degrees in Philipsburg to 78 in Key West.
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Fire Drives Dozens to Jump From New Orleans Skyscraper
Flames trap patrons of a restaurant and a beauty salon on the top floors of the 16 floor Rault Center. Dozens leap to the street below as rescuers struggle. At least six killed, three critically hurt, several saved by helicopters. Fire chief cites possible arson. elevators failed and no fire escapes.
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