Arab Leaders Gather as Jordan Conflict Widens
Arab leaders met in Cairo to discuss halting the Jordan struggle as combat raged in Amman and northern Jordan. Cairo radio reported 10 000 lives lost, while Syria denied intervention though tanks clashed with Jordanian forces and Palestinians were cited as those operating the tanks. Four state leaders, including Egypt and Sudan, along with Libya and Kuwait, held private talks before a joint session with Syrian President Atassi.
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Jordan Crisis Draws Massive U S Intervention Warning
Information Minister Heikal warned Cairo press that U S action during Jordanian strife would spark broader repercussions and endanger hostages. Heikal cited 10 000 dead in Jordan and 31 000 in Wahdat camp while noting Arafat reported camp destruction. Damascus talks and Arab summit loom over Syrian intervention claims and Hussein’s accusation against Damascus.
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Nixon weighs best Mideast move amid Jordan crisis
President Nixon seeks a diplomatic solution to Jordan's crisis while facing opposition from Britain and France to intervention plans. Hussein's wishes remain unclear, with pressures from the United Nations and potential Security Council action. Defense and airlift measures escalate as hostages remain with Palestinian guerrillas guiding the situation.
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Planes Comb Gray Atlantic For 3 Missing Balloonists
U S Coast Guard and Canadian air force search for three balloonists missing after a radio message of descending at 600 feet. The crew aiming a transatlantic crossing in the orange balloon The Free Life, from Long Island. Passengers include Rod Anderson, Pamela Brown, and Malcolm Breighton.
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Dope Raid Ends In Civil Uproar
Washington AP reports an ineffective narcotics raid in Northwest Washington sparked a civil disturbance lasting hours. About 43 arrests for disorderly conduct, four officers injured, 11 businesses damaged, rioters pelted with bottles and stones as police deployed teargas and 100 officers to restore order. Reverend Douglas Moore of the Black United Front was among those detained and released on recognizance.
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UAW GM Talks Resume Amid Slim Hope for Accord
DETROIT AP Negotiators for the United Auto Workers and General Motors Corp return to the national bargaining table with little hope for a speedy settlement of the strike by 344000 workers now in its second week. The session follows contract expirations at midnight Sept 14 and widespread plant furloughs as the stalemate endures.
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Red Defenders Shell Advancing Cambodians
In Phnom Penh, Communist troops pressed a major offensive, shelling Cambodian positions as about 6,000 government troops tried to envelop Taing Kauh, 47 miles north of the capital. Some Communists reportedly pulling back while villagers report possible retreat to stronger lines.
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Weather Outlook Clears With Showers Possible
A cool cloudy night with a trace of rain and a low in the upper 60s. Wednesday brings mainly cloudy skies, highs in the 80s, and a late day shower chance. Thursday stays warm with a continued chance of showers. yesterday reached 90 and this morning 71.
Collective Leadership To Replace Tito Soon
Belgrade AP report says President Tito will step down after 25 years and hand government to a collective leadership. The 78 year old did not specify his new role but may remain head of the Communist Party and lead the initial presidium. No timetable was announced.
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Hassle Over Firemen's Jobs May Cause Total Rail Strike
Washington AP reports Nixon administration moves to avert a nationwide rail shutdown over locomotive firemen jobs. Talks set with AFL CIO UTU and rail negotiators as 20,000 workers faced job eliminations under a 1963 arbitration framework. Strike set for 12:01 a.m. Thursday if no voluntary delay or settlement is reached. Congress would be needed to halt a walkout.
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Airlines and CAB oppose antihijack tax plan
Washington AP report notes Nixon proposed a tax on air passengers to cover hijack guards. CAB Chairman Secor D. Brown opposes the tax, arguing the government should pay for passenger protection. Volpe says armed guards are temporary, with longer aim to screen at airline gates.
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