Howe Reaches New York Harbor in 1776 Chronicle
General William Howe arrives off New York City on July 2 with 130 ships in Lower Bay and lands unopposed on Staten Island. By July 12 he has 241 ships in the area as reinforcements come and Hessian mercenaries join British troops for an ominous August 12 plan involving 31,625 troops.
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Renewal of U S Syria diplomatic ties announced
On June 16 1974 the United States and Syria announced the renewal of diplomatic relations. The report notes a formal move to reestablish envoy contacts and normal channels between the two nations.
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Ford's Puerto Rico summit plan stirs world leaders
President Ford urges a June 27-28 economic summit in Puerto Rico. Leaders including Japan's Takeo Miki and France's Valery Giscard d'Estaing face political peril as economic woes mount. Britain’s Callaghan, Italy's Moro or a new premier may attend amid crises. West Germany's Helmut Schmidt strengthens position ahead of October elections. In Fresno, deputies chase a $1000 theft from a jail booking area.
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