Peking Moves Toward Liaison Offices with Washington
Peking agrees to exchange liaison offices with the United States in a bid to normalize relations. The shift appears linked to China’s rivalry with Moscow and may pave the way for embassy-like operations within a month. Kissinger notes Taiwan ties remain and 9,000 U.S. troops stay.
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StarKist recalls canned tuna linked to illness in several states
StarKist Foods withdraws specific tuna codes BD-419 and GD-419 from stores in Minnesota and the Dakotas after about 25 people reported stomach distress and burns. The FDA notes the illnesses followed consumption of the recalled lot.
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Family rescued after two days adrift in open boat
The McCrary family from Kingsport Tennessee endured 48 hours at sea in a 19 foot open boat swept 75 miles by Gulf Stream. Coast Guard cutter Cape York rescued them near Key West. Larry McCrary and relatives received a Coast Guard citation for negligent operation and overloading. The group praised God and the rescuers while yearning to return to Tennessee hills.
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Laos Premier seeks resumed air attacks after cease-fire breach
Premier Souvanna Phouma said he will ask the United States to resume bombing in Laos if North Vietnamese and Pathet Lao forces violate the two day old truce. He blamed foreign troops for most violations and noted key Laos towns Paksong and Muong Phalane fell, giving communists control of the Bolovens Plateau.
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Coffins Cross Desert After Libyan Airliner Downing
Bodies of 104 passengers and crew were carried across the desert toward the Suez Canal for Egyptian delivery under Red Cross supervision. Seven survivors remained hospitalized in Israel with four in critical condition as Libya says 113 aboard.
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Weather and Middle East Tensions Hover in News Briefs
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with lows in the 20s and highs in the 40s. In the Middle East Kadafi silent amid hints of Arab retaliation. Cairo editor Heikal calls for UN arms ban and airline boycott over Israel. Dayan says the crash had no political significance though it may affect Meir's Washington visit.
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Mother charged after baby found in airplane toilet
Youngstown Ohio AP reports a baby found in a jet toilet after landing was placed in an incubator. The mother faces charges as investigations continue into the incident.
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Baby listed in satisfactory condition at General Hospital
A baby weighing about 5 pounds 8 ounces is described as beautiful and fine by Nursing Supervisor Helen Ziegler at General Hospital in Warren. Separately, Betty Jean Anderson, 22, a Southern University senior from Garyville Louisiana, was charged by the FBI with attempted murder or manslaughter aboard an aircraft in a case tied to an airline hijacking attempt.
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Father grieves as Vietnam helicopter crewman dies in crash
Mulberry Grove Illinois residents mourn Army Spec. 5 James Scroggins after his Chinook was shot down north of Saigon during a recent Vietnam operation. The 25 year old, on his second tour, had sent home hopeful letters and was due to return, but died of injuries from hostile fire. His widow Aurelia and young daughters await his visit to Okinawa hospital.
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