Fireballing collision spills gas in Houston Ship Channel
The freighter Christiane struck three barges loaded with 30 000 barrels of gasoline near the Baytown La Porte tunnel, igniting a blaze in Upper Galveston Bay. Two American tourists aboard survived. four crew and bystanders were hurt in the incident and rescue units responded. The ship is Liberian registered, en route to Port Arthur, with owners Christiane Shipping Co of Bermuda.
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Wilson to unveil austerity plan in Britain solvent drive
Prime Minister Harold Wilson announced a two pronged plan to save Britain with deep cuts in military spending abroad and reductions in social services. The Labor government faces a critical test as it seeks to stabilize finances and maintain political support amid austerity measures.
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Wilson’s plan to cut British forces and aircraft deals
The House of Commons will hear Prime Minister Wilson unveil a plan to withdraw most British forces east of Suez by 1971, cancel or scale back the F111 bomber order, and retain a token Southeast Asia presence after 1971. A two day debate ends with a Labor majority assuredly winning a confidence vote.
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Sicily aftershock toll climbs amid earthquake misery
More than 300 dead, about 1,500 missing and 1,500 injured in western Sicily as new tremors strike. Rescue teams search collapsed towns including Montevago where an emergency hospital wrecked, while refugees endure freezing night outdoors. Italian leaders tour the disaster area and the Vatican allocates aid.
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Cold Miami Valley Weather With Snowy Ground
Morning readings show frigid temps with lingering snow in the Miami Valley. Sunny to cloudy forecast with teens tonight, 20 to 25 by Wednesday, then 10 to 14 below zero at night. Yesterday reached a high of 32 and a low near zero at 8 am.
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Ohio
Chuckle about glass houses and stoned humor in public
A witty remark notes the irony of people in glass houses being wary of stones. The brief quip points to hypocrisy and universal judgment in light gossip.
March Of Dimes Poster Boy Finishes High School
Jeffrey Reil, the first March of Dimes poster child, graduates from high school in a home instruction program after a lifetime of medical challenges. Paralyzed in both legs, he rode a long path of education with teachers, therapists, and family support. He plans college boards this March and aims for law school, saying he must make his own way.
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New York
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Brooklyn
Harry J. Savino
Brookelyn Baker
Annaedale
Staten Island
Mayor Stokes On A Vacation Arrives in Charlotte Amalie
Carl Stokes newly elected mayor of Cleveland has arrived in Charlotte Amalie for a complete rest and may stay up to two weeks, a spokesman said this week.
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Snow Storm Shuts Schools And Delays Games In Ohio
Severe winter storm plowed through Ohio causing 21 deaths from shovel related heart attacks and widespread transport disruption. schools in rural areas remained closed as state workloads doubled with road clearing costing 900000 dollars and 35800 tons of salt spread across 18000 miles of routes.
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Viet Cong Hit South Vietnamese, U S Bombers Strike North
Viet Cong guerrillas killed 14 South Vietnamese infantrymen and wounded 32 in an ambush. U S forces reported two ambushes on supply convoys with 37 Communists and 3 Americans killed. B52s bombed suspected concentration areas as 121 US missions flew against North Vietnam near Hanoi and Khe Sanh. The Hanoi steel plant 38 miles north of the city was attacked by radar-guided F108s for the first time since spring.
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