Bolivia Faces Coup As Ovando Holds Regime
In La Paz President Alfredo Ovando Candia weathered a bid by army chief Rogelio Miranda to topple his military regime. Rebels demanded his resignation but Ovando retained key regiments and the air force, pledging to rule the nation’s destiny amid emergency orders.
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Rogelio Miranda
Miranda
Ovanda
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Armed Forces
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Nixon Seesaw Holds Firm on Middle East Cease Fire
President Nixon in Ireland urges extension of the nine day Middle East cease fire and warns that breaking the accord would face global opposition. He signals possible increased U S naval strength in the Mediterranean if Soviet pressure grows, while noting no peace breakthrough expected in Paris talks.
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After 2 Prison Takeovers Prisoners Bow to Lindsay
Prisoners at the last city jail released three hostages after Mayor Lindsay's radio ultimatum, 18 minutes past the 5 20 a m deadline. Earlier, 17 hostages were freed at the Tombs after another Lindsay broadcast ultimatum. Inmates demanded faster trials and better conditions as guards battled in multiple jails causing injuries and major property damage.
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Long Island City
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Tombs
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Rikers Island
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Werebelows
Guerrillas Begin Pullout From North Jordan Cities
Palestinian guerrilla forces move to withdraw from northern Jordanian cities under a cease fire agreement with Yasir Arafat and Bahi Ladgham. Militia and supply bases will stay, with forces shifting to mountains near Jaros close to the Israeli border.
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Bahi Ladgham
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Irbid
Jordan
Jarws
Wias
Hussein
Weather Outlook Weekend to Midweek Forecast
This evening will be cloudy and not so cool with lows in the 50s. Tuesday brings cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with a good chance of showers and highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Wednesday looks warmer with possible late afternoon showers and lows in the 60s.
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Chuckle: careful driver sees ahead and earns a ticke t
A brief joke notes a cautious driver who simply watches the car in front to avoid a traffic ticket. The lighthearted line emphasizes slow, attentive driving over risky behavior.
Ancient monarchy replaced by Cambodian republic
Cambodia’s national assembly and senate voted to end the ancient monarchy and establish a republic, to be proclaimed Oct. 9 and take effect Nov. 1. Chief of State Chen Heng leaves Oct. 9 for the U.N. General Assembly.
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Cambodia
National Assembly
Senate
Chen Heng
U.N. General Assembly
New York
Norodom Sihanouk
Janis Joplin Found Dead in Hollywood Hotel Suite
Hollywood AP report says rock star Janis Joplin was found dead in a Hollywood hotel apartment with fresh needle marks on her arm. An autopsy was ordered to determine cause. police noted no drugs in the room, only tequila, vodka and wine. Joplin, 27, had been in town since Aug. 24 to perform for Columbia Records.
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Texas
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Larkspur
Columbia Records
John Cooke
Cooke
Inside On the Inside Ann Landers Bridge Comics
A compact look at Inside On the Inside and the Ann Landers bridge comics scene. Noting local panels and humor strips, the item profiles the tone of daily cartoons and literary features in the era.
Raid On Springfield Church Nets Pvt
About 40 police raided a church basement coffee house named Temporarily Smacked in Springfield Ohio Saturday night and arrested 19 people including five juveniles on various narcotics charges. Charles LeRoy Whittaker a 49 year old security guard hired by Covenant Presbyterian Church to oversee the cafe was charged with possession of hallucinogens.
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Ohio
LeRoy Whittaker
Covenant Presbyterian Church
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