Rogers brings peace mission to Beirut amid heavy security
Secretary of State William P. Rogers arrived in Beirut under tight guard as U S and Jordan discussions frame a Middle East peace mission. Pro and anti American demonstrations were controlled, with soldiers and armored cars surrounding the airport. Rogers held talks in Amman with King Hussein and prepared to meet Lebanese leaders in a tense region awaiting new ideas on peace.
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Egypt Ousts Leftist Vice President Aly Sabry in Rift
In Cairo, Vice President Aly Sabry, Egypts leading leftist, was relieved amid disputes over the Egypt Libya Syria federation. Sabry opposed the federation and had warned against unilateral actions by President Sadat. Observers note the move comes as Secretary Rogers visits for Middle East talks. Sabry, a Soviet ally, had been a longtime Nasser adaptor and supported broader autarky and arms from the Kremlin. Hussein el Shafry remains No.2 in government as other officials react to the shakeup.
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Weather County Forecast
Fair south southeast to southerly winds 8 18 mph this afternoon. Partly cloudy with southerly winds 10 20 mph tonight and tomorrow. Scattered thunderstorms developing late tonight and continuing tomorrow. High this afternoon around 70. Low tonight 45 50. High tomorrow mid to upper 70s. Precipitation 30 percent tonight and tomorrow. High Saturday 80 low Sunday 44 high Sunday 63. Low today 34. Record highs and lows noted from past years. 48 hour precipitation 0.18 inch.
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Mass Arrest Fails D C Protest Aim
Anti war demonstrators clashed with police in a six hour series of skirmishes in Washington DC. Tear gas and billy clubs dispersed crowds while authorities reported about 6000 arrests with 300 more in Virginia. Traffic and safety officials said the city functioned despite the protests.
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High Court Upholds Jury Power in Death Penalty
The Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 ruling, rejected challenges to capital punishment procedures. The decision allows juries to decide life or death, upholds McGautha and Crampton convictions, and indicates no requirement to separate penalty phase from trial. Justices Brennan, Douglas, and Marshall dissented.
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Grand Jury Costs Expected by May 25
Ruby Sanford, clerk of the District Court, says grand jury expenses will be known by May 25. The panel reported to the court last Wednesday after investigating alleged irregularities in November's general election. Costs cover jurors, court reporter, witnesses, and subpoenaed parties, with 87 witnesses in 102 appearances, including 10 public officials.
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Nixon Proposes POW Relocation to Sweden Contingent on Hanoi Pact
President Nixon urged acceptance of a plan to intern prisoners of war from both sides in Sweden. He noted reports that Sweden would provide ships and internment facilities if the United States and Hanoi can agree to transfer prisoners to a neutral country. White House secretary Ziegler said Nixon hopes Hanoi will negotiate promptly to use Sweden’s humanitarian offer.
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Thieves Busy This Morning At Pomona Businesses
Four Pomona businesses were burglarized early today in Franklin County. Star Industries Inc Fisher's Dairy Bar Pomona Lumber Yard and a laundromat were reported to the Franklin County Sheriff's Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The call came in at 6 30 this morning. Loss estimates were not immediately available.
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