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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1969
Page
1
Arab guerrillas attacked Israeli towns near the Sea of Galilee, with several casualties reported and clashes continuing as Israeli forces repelled incoming strikes. Officials warned of ongoing assaults, and regional authorities urged vigilance while assessing the damage and response.
Regulations On Oil till By Mathias discusses revisions to import policies for residual fuel oil and a proposed refinery at Pines Point Mintias. The Interior Department faces environmental and economic considerations in locating imports and approving refinery plans.
A Federal Trade Commission report shows a significant drop in tar content across major cigarette brands over the past five months, while four other brands rise. The commission also notes 25 brands with lower nicotine and 19 with higher nicotine content. Leading brands with declines in both tar and nicotine include Kent, Lark, Lucky Strike, Marlboro, Newport, Old Gold, Pall Mall, Philip Morris, Commander, Newport, True and Virginia Slims. Domino and Frappé variations show higher tar and nicotine, while Silva Thins rise in tar content.
A Caltech and UC researchers panel discussed Mariner 7 readings near Mars suggesting trace harmonia and methane could hint at life, though experts noted these could arise from nonbiological chemistry. They warned results are tentative and require months of study before conclusions.
The Natchez Trace Golf Club in Tupelo faces loss of a $265,100 federal loan for purchase and expansion, with guarantees to subsidize interest keeping costs under 1.0 percent. Officials in Congress expressed concern as Agriculture Department funding and controls come under review, tied to Rep. Jamie Whitten’s district and a pending reassessment.
In New York Greenwich Village Mohawk Awelius was chosen as commissioner of Indian affairs after a six month search. Louis J. Bruce, a Republican, weighs in as a notable pick, while Democrats had previously favored Robert Bennett of the Oneida.
Space Center Houston reports preliminary study of Apollo 12 lunar rocks finds no living organisms or fossils. Contamination from suits and tools is considered likely for trace organics, with more analyses and investi gations planned after September release to 46 principal investigators in nine countries.
Washington columnist Jack Anderson cites Edward Kennedy pressuring cousin Joseph Gargan to admit driving the car in which Mary Jo Kopechne drowned. Gargan reportedly agreed, while Kennedy filed a police statement and the senator was described as knowing where he was going as the car went off a Martha’s Vineyard bridge.
ANNAPOLIS A 20-year-old dental technician at the Naval Academy was found guilty by a Anne Arundel County Circuit Court jury after 36 minutes of deliberation on charges tied to an alleged plot to murder his mother in law. The verdict covers conspiracy to murder attempted murder and soliciting murder. A pre sentence investigation was ordered. Detectives testified the defendant paid an undercover trooper $100 toward a murder contract and planned an armed robbery to kill the victim at the Weems Creek Market and Tavern.
Dr Charles C J Carpenter of Johns Hopkins Medical School reported a new anti cholera vaccine with longer lasting protection than current vaccines. He said it shows 90 percent effectiveness in dogs, 8 months immunity, and early human testing with about 200 inmates at two prisons. Field trials with up to 20 000 people in Asia are planned next year.
Washington negotiators drafted a tentative agreement to end the Pan American World Airways strike affecting about ten thousand ground workers. Teamsters officials from New York joined late night talks at labor leadership offices as progress reports circulated. Pan Am serves 119 cities with 158 jets and 40,430 employees and warned customers could be stranded if no deal is reached. Harold Gibbons said major gains sought include a 16 percent annual raise, a cost of living clause, shorter 40 hour week, and better pensions and health programs. Local 732 represents 8,500 clerical and cargo staff, 1,400 stock clerks, and 100 nurses, with some workers at Cape Kennedy, Florida.
U S troop strength in Vietnam rises despite Nixon's 25 000 deployment cut and stands 4 500 higher than when he took office Senators Gore Fulbright and others questioned the Pentagon figures and sought explanations from the defense department as troop levels fluctuated through July with reported withdrawals and summer increases.
In Towson Maryland the pilot sex education program in Baltimore County schools drew strong parental support. Superintendent Saretorius reported that among 516 eligible pupils, 501 participated after parental approval. Of 236 responding parents, 84.7 percent said information was adequate and 70.8 percent urged broader future coverage.
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