Offshore oil leak oozes in Pacific after Santa Barbara blowout
A month after an offshore well blew out, crude oil continues to ooze into the Pacific, fouling beaches up to nine miles away. Interior Secretary Hickel urged tougher offshore pollution laws while crews plug a second leaking well with drilling mud. Oil pollution has harmed waterfowl and surf access as Santa Barbara officials brace for an extended cleanup.
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Walter J. Hickel
Washington
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Los Angeles
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Michael Pahos
Ill Winds Halt Flight In Toulouse Concorde Delayed
The maiden supersonic Concorde test flight from Toulouse was postponed due to 21 mile per hour gusts and unfavorable winds. Andre Turcat and crew postponed as officials barred flying over the city, aiming for near perfect weather before the first 45 minute test, with Paris to New York expected in about three hours at 1 400 mph.
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Prince Charles Confesses on St David’s Day Interview
London AP reports Prince Charles, 20, discusses private school life at Gordonstoun, cherry brandy episode at 14, and royal scrutiny in a BBC interview aired on St David’s Day. He addresses friends and foes among peers and remarks on earning respect through experience.
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Syrian Defense Minister Seizes Power in Quiet Coup
Damascus reports indicate Defense Minister Hafez Assad has emerged as the top figure in a bloodless power struggle within Syria's Baath Party. President Atassi and Gen. Jadid reportedly remain at large, with no official confirmation of arrests. No military action occurred, and Assad seeks stronger fighting stance with less dependence on the Soviet Union.
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Nouredin Atassi
Salah Jadid
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Jadid
Israel
Soviet Union
West Germany
West Berlin
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Pravda
Peru's split signals souring ties with United States
Lima faces growing rift as Finance Minister Angel Valdivia resigns amid a government dispute over IPC expropriation and EPF control. Washington threatens aid cuts over the February 14 incident, with U.S. demand for damages to American boats to be discussed at a cabinet meeting.
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Peru
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Juan Velasco
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Washington
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U.S
Chicago Haunts Democratic Commission On Party Reform
Washington AP. The Democratic National Committee moves to reform party structure with a bipartisanship plea to Republicans. Sen George McGovern chairs the 27 member commission to revise delegate selection rules after the 1968 Chicago convention. Harris urges GOP aid and funds while McGovern urges stable reform without blame.
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Ray C. Bliss
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Guards Use Tear Gas to Clear Berkeley Campus Pickets
National Guardsmen backed by sheriff's deputies dispersed about 75 pickets and 200 onlookers at UC Berkeley with tear gas as protests over 15 demands including a Third World College for ethnic studies continued. No injuries were reported amid a campus climate of turmoil and repeated police action locally and at other universities nationwide.
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Cornell
James Perkins
South Africa
Lowell T. George
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George
Michigan
Ferris State College
Big Rapids
Detroit
Highland Park
Highland Park Community College
East German Blockade Taps Auto Route to West Berlin
Soviet and East German forces begin maneuvers in East Germany as East German troops close the autobahn to West Berlin for two hours amid a Western election in West Berlin. Traffic delays report six hours from the border, with officials noting possible broader air and land access disruption.
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