Israel Unveils New Weapons Ahead of Independence Day
The Associated Press reports Israel disclosed new American military equipment for the first time Sunday ahead of its 23rd independence anniversary. The display included the M109 self propelled cannon, M113 armored personnel carrier, Sikorsky CH53 helicopter, and a Katyusha rocket launcher seized from Egypt in 1967. Officials say the amphibious capabilities signal a warning to Arabs as forces can cross water obstacles and support advancing troops.
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Ocean City Jobs Petitions Hiked
Officials report a heavy summer job rush at Ocean City with about 3,000 applicants for 1,300 spots, mirroring 1970. The Chamber notes the shortage of affordable housing for youths entering the workforce complicates employment prospects this season.
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Court to hear stake in costly Montgomery townhouses lease
Montgomery County awaits action in a Baltimore court over whether the housing authority can lease 42 costly townhouses for low income housing. HUD criticized the Watkins Glen subsidy plan as not economically feasible.
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Homemade Plane Injures Inventor in Kentucky
LOUEVILLE, Ky. George Baker recalls his 1964 model volkswagen powered homemade airplane crashed from 300 feet at 60 mph with engine at 800 rpm, leaving him with cuts and bruises. He plans to finish a factory built model and hopes to fly it in about a month.
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Diamonds Believed to Endow Strength and Ghost Protection
Encyclopaedia Britannica notes that diamonds were once thought to grant strength in battle and ward off ghosts and magic. reflects historical belief rather than present fact.
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Picketing at Patuxent Over Inmate Beating Allegations
About 20 black activists picketed Patuxent Institution in Jessup Maryland alleging a beating of 30 year old inmate Lascell Gallop. Officials deny abuse saying Gallop hit his head on a metal bed during scuffle and that guards were removing him after he threw human waste at an officer. Gallop treated at University Hospital for a superficial head wound and remained in infirmary for observation. Gallop’s sisters were turned away from the facility early Saturday and Gallop met with his lawyer Sunday to discuss the incident.
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