Iran Earthquake Tragedy Deepens as Death Toll Rises
Officials report thousands dead and tens of thousands homeless after a major northeastern Iran earthquake. The Shah and Empress visit disaster areas as hospitals overflow and rescue teams race to recover victims amid winter cold and food shortages.
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Ardeshir Zahedi
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Sun—Red Cross
Javid Tabasi
Nigerian advances toward Biafra airstrips near Oguta
Nigerian forces report crossing the Niger River and seizing Oguta eight miles from one airstrip and 15 miles from another, threatening Biafra’s only food and arms routes. Red Cross to start regular daylight relief flights from Fernando Po, with five planes, to aid supplies despite blockade threats.
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Montreal man first heart transplant patient to recover
Elie Zaor aged 58 from Sherbrooke became Canada’s third heart transplant recipient Friday night. He needed emergency abdominal surgery Sunday to remove an aneurysm clot and replace it with a dacron graft. By Monday noon his transplanted heart showed excellent blood pressure and he rested comfortably.actics
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Elie Zaor
Canada
Montreal Heart Institute
Sherbrooke
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Aime Lamothe
Sorel
Humphrey calls for public probe of Chicago turmoil
Vice President Hubert Humphrey urged a public inquiry into the Chicago protest disorders. He proposed a top level citizens committee with lawyers sociologists police and media reps but no officials to study demonstrator actions police conduct and media role.
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Hubert Humphrey
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New York
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Ford Foundation
Richard Daley
Daley
River Road Opening Delayed Setbacks Finalized Tonight
River Road is completed after delays including a washout and will be officially opened tonight. Mayor Chuck Meagher will lead a ribbon cutting at 6 45 PM at the library entrance.
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Chuck Meagher
Veiner seeks 8th term with major urban renewal plan
Med icine Hat mayoral candidate Harry Veiner outlines renewal aims including a new arena on Stampede grounds and possible temporary use of the old arena. He favors Crestwood pools, a river bridge with provincial help, and a 25 year city financed option if federal aid falls short. Veiner warns against Flats redevelopment, considers a new theatre and city hall site, and urges gradual tax increases. Incumbent Mayor Chuck Meagher is his only opponent. Alderman Roy Wiedemann says he will not run for mayor now.
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Harry Veiner
Crestwood
Weiner
Medicine Hat
Chuck Meagher
Roy Wiedemann
Last Czech protest ends as Soviet threat forces withdrawal
Prague reports the final protest against the Soviet occupation collapses after a one hour ultimatum. Youths abandon guard at the St. Wenceslas monument where a 14 year old boy was killed on invasion day. Dubcek signals cautious pace for troop withdrawal and reform.
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Berkeley Declares Civil Disaster After Telegraph Violence
Berkeley city manager William C Hanley proclaimed a state of civil disaster after two days of violence on Telegraph Avenue banning loitering from 8 p m to 6 a m and prohibiting assemblies parades and amplified sound. A water main was bombed police were injured and 30 arrests followed amid protests linked to Chicago Democratic convention events.
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William C. Hanley
University City
Telegraph Avenue
Hanley
Chicago
University of California
San Francisco
Eisenhower Shows Favorable Progress After Seventh Heart Attack
Washington AP reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower continues to improve after his seventh heart attack. Walter Reed Army Hospital says he had a comfortable night and doctors will issue daily bulletins only if there is a significant change in his condition.
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