Nixon's press conference signals U S backing for peace bids
President Nixon told a Century Plaza audience that Israel can join Egypt and Jordan in pursuing his cease fire plan while a standstill in military activity occurs. He urged cooperation over coercion in desegregation, and noted talks with the Soviet Union on strategic arms and near term economic concerns at home and for Mexican Americans.
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Szell Dies Aged 73 Leading Cleveland Orchestra
Renowned conductor George Szell, who led the Cleveland Orchestra for 24 years and shaped its worldwide reputation, died Thursday at University Hospital Cleveland after a June heart attack. He was 73. Szell’s career spanned Europe and the United States, including posts in Vienna Strasbourg Prague and with Toscanini’s NBC Symphony.
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Space bomb seen as Soviet answer to ABM system
Pentagon officials say the Soviet Fractional Orbital Bombardment System FOBS shows Moscow’s response to U S anti ballistic missile defenses. FOBS could bypass radar warning and strike large targets such as air bases or cities, though less accurate than ICBMs.
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Arab Camps Divided Over Peace Offer
The Arab world splits over the U S peace plan as Nasser accepts the proposal while Heikal warns against Arab division. Pravda praises Nasser. Israel debates a reply. Arab gunfire and Palestinian militancy surface in Jordan and Beirut responses.
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Nixon dates lead gasoline tax plan to curb smog
The Nixon administration proposes a $1.6 billion annual tax on lead additives in gasoline to curb air pollution and fund federal needs. Treasury chief Kennedy calls it vital for rapid shift to low lead fuel, with revenue expected to decline as lead-free gas spreads. Other ideas include speeding gift and estate tax payments and delaying excise tax cuts.
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Eastern pollution alerts rescinded as East Coast clears air
Rain washed smog levels across the Eastern Seaboard ending a week of alerts. Washington Baltimore and New York relaxed restrictions while Nixon urged Congress to pass the environmental bill. New York reports eased electrical strain as cooler weather trimmed AC demand and Con Edison benefited from public cooperation.
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Variable clouds and heat forecast through Saturday
The forecast calls for warm, humid conditions with variable cloudiness today through Saturday. Saturday adds a good chance of afternoon and evening thundershowers with highs in the upper 90s and a low tonight in the 70s, little change Sunday.
Umpire Advice Sparks Out Call Debate
A lighthearted chuckle among players and spouses prompts a reminder to umpires to call a runner out when clearly tagged, avoiding safe calls that spark controversy and discussion at the game.
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