Israel Moves Toward Damascus As Syria Tank Losses Grow
Defense Minister Moise Dayan says Israeli armored columns head for Damascus after Gen. Herzog reports 800 of Syria’s 1,400 tanks destroyed in Israel’s six day war victory. Daily air strikes and naval bombardments hit Syrian targets as big power involvement fears rise.
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Agnew Resigns and Suffrage Gain Dominate Political News
Attorney General Elliott Richardson says Agnew has been penalized enough without jail after pleading no contest to one tax evasion charge. The House votes 343 to 74 to restore DC voting rights, creating a mayor and council but looped federal control over budgets and courts. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton reportedly seek to reconcile in Rome amid divorce plans. Carl Albert learns he would become president if Nixon cannot serve, with Secret Service protection arranged for both Albert and Agnew.
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Senator Ervin to release Columbia recording between November and Christmas
UPI reports Sen. Sam Ervin Jr. of North Carolina, chair of the Senate Watergate Committee, has made a Columbia Records album recorded at his Morganton home. The work features Ervin narrating stories on family recollections, moonshiners, court cases, plus Bible verses and poetry with tentative titles Conscience of America or Senator Sam at Home.
Lindsay blasts MTA chief over subway graffiti
New York Mayor John Lindsay condemned MTA Chairman William Rowan for graffiti in the subway system after a Grand Central to City Hall ride. He said security would deter tagging and accused the agency of ignoring elected officials.
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Cuban Delegation Creates U N Scene At General Assembly
At the United Nations General Assembly, Cuban Foreign Minister Raul Roa led a hostile push toward the Chilean ambassador amid obscenities. A Cuban delegate threatened, claiming to be armed, as guards restrained the group during a denunciation of Chile’s military junta with claims the United States backed the coup.
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Weather Outlook for Acme Soonor October 11 1973
Mostly sunny and warm with hazy conditions and morning fog. Highs in the mid to upper 70s, lows in the 50s. Rain probability near zero today and tonight, about 10 percent Friday. Winds southeast to variable 5 to 12 mph. Norwalk highs 77 lows 51. Humidity 100 percent at 7 am, 74 percent at 1 pm, 84 percent at 7 pm. Sunrise 7 35, sunset 6 53, moonrise 6 27, moonset 7 08.
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Norwalk Bars Watch Agnew Resignation Amid Mets Reds Game
In Norwalk Glass Bar and Berry’s Restaurant crowds ignore Vice President Agnew’s resignation as the Mets face the Reds for the National League pennant. Patrons discuss Watergate, press coverage, and political fate while Seaver shuts down Cincinnati. Local officials and residents react with surprise and mixed views on Agnew and Nixon.
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Nixon Letter Accepting Agnew Resignation Recited
Nixon writes to Spiro Agnew expressing personal sadness at his resignation as vice president and respect for his decision to avoid a protracted national division. Agnew resigns amid a tax evasion plea and bribery allegations, with Judge Hoffman noting the case as a tragic event in history.
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No Word On New Judge Of Probate
The governor has not released the name of the new Huron County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge as of press time. Aides indicated an announcement was likely today but no update was available this morning.
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