West Coast Oil Spill Under Control
The Associated Press reports nearly half of the San Francisco Bay oil spill has been recovered amid 700 workers and volunteers. In New Haven, nine million gallons remain at risk, with concerns over oil movement as investigators consider hearings on the Golden Gate spill and responses by Standard Oil.
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Kennedy Proposes Cancer Authority
Sen Edward Kennedy proposes a National Cancer Authority to run a nationwide cancer conquest program. The plan would create an independent agency with initial funding of 200 million dollars in 1972, 400 million the next year, and 600 million the following year.
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Platinum Stolen At London Airport Heist Of $72,000 Seizure
Four masked gunmen raided an Air Canada warehouse at Heathrow before dawn, stealing platinum and coins worth $72,000. Three warehousemen and a guard were bound inside a cage used for animal shipments until one man freed himself to alert police. The robbers fled prior to sealed exits.
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Ski Cabin Avalanche Fatal To 4
Four people died and six were injured when an avalanche struck ski cabins on Stevens Pass in the Cascade Range. Peggy Dean of Seattle, 12, died in one cabin. Kenny, nine, was among the four killed in the other. Victims included Billy G Lewis of Lynnwood and his wife and two sons. Barton Edgers of Seattle also died. Clarence Watson, 51, was buried by a later slip while operating a snow scoop nearby.
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Mansfield Seeks Hearing On U S Cambodian Ties
Washington analysts debate if Nixon overstepped Congress limits on Cambodia policy. Sen Mansfield urges public hearings on U S actions while Sen Aiken cautions against broad claims. Critics cite reports of helicopter incursions. White House denies advisers. Muskie warns of gradual intervention. MacGover blasts Vietnam policy as weak.
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Kadafi decries Arab disunity amid military might
Libyan leader Muammar Kadafi told a Zavia rally that the Arab world, though possessing about 1,000 planes, 5,000 tanks and a million men, is fractured by political differences and lacks a recognized political leader. He criticized Jordan’s King Hussein as weak and said Palestinian guerrilla groups are splintered. Israel pressed for peace via UN envoy Gunnar Jarring but complained of Arab responses.
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Catholic Church Studies National Council Links
LOUEVILLE Ky AP Roman Catholic leaders say their church now cooperates closely with the National Council of Churches but full member status remains uncertain. Bishop Bernardin says no substantive indications yet on final decision, while Espy notes the council seeks full membership. A Protestant Catholic study group has not reached conclusions.
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Senate Debuts 200000 Jobs Bill to Boost Public Service
A $2 billion measure unveiled in the Senate aims to quickly create about 290,000 public service jobs. Backed across party lines, the bill would fund $1 billion this year and $1 billion next, with the Labor Department administering positions in education health recreation conservation law enforcement transportation and related fields.
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Detergent Phosphates To Be Bared
The FTC proposed requiring detergent makers to admit phosphates contribute to water pollution and state exact phosphate content at each recommended use. A public label would warn consumers and note not to overuse in soft water areas. The rule would also require common-name ingredient lists on packaging.
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