Fifi Aims for Tip Of Honduras As Storm Strengthens
Hurricane Fifi, a sixth tropical storm, roars toward the northeast tip of Honduras with 100 mph sustained winds and gusts to 125 mph. Forecasters warn landfall could bring stronger winds, up to 10 inches of rain, and 10 foot tides, prompting urgent precautions and safe harbors for vessels and residents along Honduras and nearby coasts.
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Miami
UPI
Fifi
Honduras
National Hurricane Center
Swan Island
Paul Hebert
Convicted California murderer seeks entrance to exclusive club
Scott Ewing, 78, a long imprisoned killer, seeks admission to the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles upon release from San Quentin in November after 17 years of a life term for the murder of his wife. Parole officials may place him elsewhere and he once belonged to the club before being barred in 1956.
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Sacramento
UPI
Ewing Scott
California
San Quentin
Slim Scott
Los Angeles
Scott
Department of Corrections
Byrd weighs bill to let Jaworski report on Nixon
Senate Democratic Whip Robert Byrd considers legislation to authorize a full Watergate report by Leon Jaworski. Jaworski told Byrd he lacked authority for a final Nixon action report. A proposal under review would use a special grand jury to present Nixon's role.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Robert Byrd
Leon Jaworski
Nixon
Jaworski
Byrd
Watergate Grand Jury
Grand Jury
Ford
Final POW frees by Kay vow no other captives remain
VIENTIANE UP I reports civilian pilot Emmett Kay the last known American POW in Indochina emerged from 16 months in captivity to say no more U S POWs are left in Laos. Kay, 47, told reporters he was treated well and joined by his wife Flora at Vientiane Airport before onward travel to U S bases for medical checkups and a Hawaii reunion for their children. Kay was captured May 7, 1973 while flying for Continental Air Services.
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Vientiane
UPI
Emmett Kay
Indochina
U.S
Laos
Flora
Kay
Thailand
Philippines
Clark Air Base
Vietnam
Honolulu
Hawaii
Food prices headed higher as drought boosts groceries
United Press International reports grocers nationwide warn food prices will rise in the next six months due to drought. Meat, bread, and dairy costs expected to climb as shortages hit corn, tomatoes, and oil‑based products, with notable price jumps in beef, chicken, margarine, and radishes across several markets.
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United Press International
UPI
Chicago
Mack James
Mack
Big Star
Marion
Ill
Carbondale
Minnesota
Red Owl
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Incumbents Raise More Money in 1972 California Races
Common Cause California reports incumbents in the 1972 California general elections raised about twice as much campaign money as challengers. In the Assembly incumbents averaged 29,378 dollars vs 18,387 for challengers. in the Senate 65,306 for incumbents vs 24,737 for challengers.
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Sacramento
UPI
California
Common Cause
Assembly
Cause
Senate
Officials urge Americans to cut driving to curb pollution
Two top federal officials addressed the American Automobile Association urging reduced car use to prevent higher pollution and another fuel shortage. John C. Sawhill of the Federal Energy Administration and Russell Train of the EPA argued cars are inefficient compared with buses and trains, highlighting passenger miles per gallon.
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Chicago
UPI
American Automobile Association
John C. Sawhill
Federal Energy Administration
Russell E. Train
Sawhill
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