Israel Bombs Guerrilla Camps in South Syria Amid Air Attacks
Israeli air and artillery strikes hit Arab guerrilla camps in southern Syria, with Syria retaliating by striking the Golan Heights. Damascus said its planes damaged Israeli positions while Israel reported no casualties. Cross-border fighting extended to Lebanon as guerrillas claimed losses on both sides.
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Syria
Golan Heights
Damascus
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Breikha
Kleindienst to testify before Senate on antitrust settlement
Deputy Attorney General Richard G. Kleindienst, nominated as attorney general, will testify under oath at a Senate hearing about alleged involvement in settling antitrust cases at ITT. Columnist Jack Anderson, who reported a favorable settlement tied to ITT, will also testify.
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Washington (Ap
Richard G. Klendienst
Senate
Yoursday
Telephone & Telegraph Co
Jack Anderson
ITT
Israeli Air Strikes Hit Rebel Bases Across Golan Heights
Israeli planes bombed guerrilla bases across the cease fire line in the Golan Heights and artillery hit targets in southern Syria. The strikes were described as retaliation for Monday night shelling of Israeli positions in the Golan.
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Syria
U S Cuts Combat Troops In Vietnam
Saigon reports the second largest troop reduction of the war. The U S Command cuts 4,940 troops, leaving under 10,000 combat infantry and artillery in Saigon Cam Ranh Bay and Da Nang regions. Overall U S strength falls to under 120,000 with about 50,000 still in combat roles.
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US S
Cam Ranh Bay
da Nang
U. S
U.S
Vietnam
Nixon
Thailand
Native Ontarian Miss Dodd Works With Louisiana Health Staff
Miss Marion Dodd of Ontario, Canada, is training with the Northern Regional Office of the Louisiana State Department of Health and the Ouachita Parish Health Unit in Monroe. She pursues a Case Western Reserve University masters and will be in Louisiana for three weeks under supervision of nutritionists Juliet Milk and Margaret Bond.
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Ontario
Canada
Louisiana State Department of Health
Oauchita Parish
Monroe
Case Western Reserve University
Ohio
Miss Dodd
Louisiana
Juliet Milk
Margaret Bond
Chuckle Live Promotes Frugal Living
A humorous note urges living within income to avoid worry and highlights other practical tips.
Highway Director Pushes Bond Sale to Fund Department
Baton Rouge Louisiana. The Highway Department seeks another meeting with the state Bond Commission to approve selling bonds worth roughly 100 million to unlock federal funds. Officials say about 200 million more is needed to complete the five year program with significant financial strains.
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Louisiana Department
State Bond Commission
Bende
Spy Satellite Launched To Spot Missiles
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP an American spy satellite rose to orbit as the third in a series to monitor Soviet and Chinese rocket tests and provide instant alert of a possible US missile attack. The Titan 3 carried sensors to detect land and submarine launches and nuclear explosions.
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Fla
Soviet Union
China
United States
Defense Department
Air Force
Southeast Asia
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
U S Solons Bill Legislation For Settling Strikes
The House transportation subcommittee killed a bill to create permanent emergency mechanisms for rail and airline labor disputes. The 6 to vote ends any similar legislation this session. Sponsor Rep James Harvey said the bill would shield the public from crippling strikes. The measure would have amended the Railway Labor Act to grant the President an arsenal of weapons.
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Washington
House Transportation Subcommittee
Harley C. Staggers
D-W.va
House Commerce Committee
James Harvey
R-Mich
Thundershowers Expected Here in Monroe
Scattered showers and a few thundershowers will continue in the Monroe area today and are expected to end Thursday with a drop in temperatures. Highs will reach the lower 70s, then fall tonight into the 50s as winds shift.
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Monroe
Air Force woman officer's daughter noted in ceremony
Air man Foster is described as the daughter of Army Colonel and Mrs. E. P. Foster of Wilmington Delaware. AP Wirephoto from U.S. Air Force.
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Security Police
Airman Foster
E. P.foster
Wilmington
Del
U.S. Air Force
Solons Told Quick Trade Gains Unlikely
Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally warned Congress that even with China trade and the devaluation of the dollar, major economic gains are unlikely soon. He said effects may take two years or more to materialize and balance of payments deficits may continue. He questioned hopes for a large Chinese buying surge and said any trade windfall would be modest at best.
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Secretary of the Treasury
John B. Connally
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House Banking Committee
Nixon
Taiwan
U.S
United States
Senate vote nears on education bill amid antibusing debates
The Senate moves toward final passage of a 23 billion dollar higher education bill after a 50 to 47 vote against a Griffin antibusing amendment. Civil rights groups expect tougher riders to be kept out as debate ends and a conference with the House awaits.
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Senate
House
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Dn.c
Ervin
U.S
Nixon
U S Plans Quota System At Three National Parks
Secretary of the Interior Morton announced a summer experiment to limit wilderness use at Great Smoky Mountains Tennessee Rocky Mountain Colorado and Sequoia Kings Canyon California. The temporary program aims to ease crowding in endangered areas.
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Secretary of the Interior
Rogers C. B. Morton
Morton
National Park Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Tennessee
Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Sequoia-Kings Canyon
California
Amnesty Opposed For Draft Evaders
Washington AP report notes Pentagon and the American Legion oppose amnesty for Vietnam draft resistors and deserters saying it could harm the armed forces and dishonor veterans. Senator Edward M. Kennedy argues hearings show no clear evidence for or against amnesty. The American Legion backs full prosecution of all law violators as deserters number about 30,000, with 2,323 known in Canada and Sweden.
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Washington
Vietnam
Pentagon
American Legion
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Nahat
Benade
Canada
Sweden
John H. Geiger
Legion
Defense chief eyes 50000 draft call this year
Secretary Melvin Laird told the House Appropriations Committee he aims to cut the draft to about 50 000 for the year and continues pursuing an all volunteer force by June 30 1973 He suggested Congress may be asked to draft National Guard and reserves but will wait two months to gauge effects of a new pay raise He stressed better pay housing and education to win broader acceptance of military service.
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Washington (Ap
Melvin’ &. Laird
Laird
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
National Guard
Said
Pentagon
USL Accepts Bid To Play In NCAA Regional Tourney
The University of Southwestern Louisiana accepts NCAA regional playoff invitation. USL holds a 23 3 record in its first year as a major college and aims for the Midwest division tournament beginning March 11 in Las Cruces New Mexico. Dwighi Lamar leads the squad as national scoring leader averaging 36.6 points per game.
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University of Southwestern Louisiana
A. G. Urban
USL
Dwighi Lamar
Lamar
Urban
Las Cruces
N.M
British Capture IRA Bombsmith in Belfast Snatch Raid
British troops seized a top Irish Republican Army bombsmith in Belfast after a tip led them to a small attic hideout in Andersonstown. Army spokesmen said the suspect, a provisional IRA officer, was high on the wanted list and had previously escaped during a raid on the same area earlier this year. Seven of his pupils were captured with him.
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