Laos cabinet ministers resign as Pathet Lao gains ground
Five Lao cabinet ministers aligned with the U.S. policy resign amid student protests and pressure from labor groups. Observers say these moves weaken the rightist faction as Pathet Lao, already holding six ministry posts, strengthens its position toward a peaceful takeover. Demonstrations near the U.S. Embassy feature flag incidents, with no injuries reported.
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Associated Press
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Laos
Vientiane
Cambodia
South Vietnam
Souvanna Phouma
Pathet Lao
Tornado Destroys Motel In Omaha Near Miss For Drumright
Aaron Drumright survived a midweek Omaha tornado that demolished a 250 unit motel and damaged cars and buildings. He credits police, Civil Defense, and news crews for saving lives while recounting the chaos, injuries, and nearby victims as neighbors aided one another after the storm.
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Emily Wiseman
McGovern Says Cuba Is Ripe For Renewed Ties
Senator George McGovern, returning from a four day visit to Havana, urged renewed U S Cuban contacts to alter the balance of power amid Soviet influence in the Caribbean. Castro called the embargo insulting to Cuban pride while praising the Soviet role and hinted at potential shifts if trade barriers ease.
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Cuba
George McGovern
Washington
U.S
South Dakota Democrat
Caribbean
Fidel Castro
Union
Castro
Soviet Union
McGovern
Miami
Vietnam
Russia
World tension and oil embargo fears rise in Middle East
The International Institute for Strategic Studies warns a new Arab Israel conflict could trigger an oil embargo and global conflict. The report cites possible U S and Soviet confrontations, while noting Kissinger's diplomacy has limits. In Damascus Sadat plans a trilateral summit with Assad and Arafat before meeting Ford in Austria.
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Britain
International Institute For Strategic Studies
Middle East
Strategic Survey
Institute
Soviet Union
United States
Henry A. Kissinger
Damascus
Anwar Sadat
Hafez Assad
Yasir Arafat
Ford
Austria
Sadat
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
Iraq
Arafat
Egypt
Palestine Liberation Organization
Kissinger
Faisal
Riyadh
Refugee Aid Likely Less Than Ford Request
Washington AP reports Congress shows solid backing for emergency help to Indochina refugees but resists approving the full 507 million dollars Ford seeks. Indications point to a slower, more limited aid package than the president requested.
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Congress
Indochina
Ford
House Judiciary Committee
House Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee
Senate
Mike Mansfield
House
Subcommittee
Judiciary Committee
Appropriations Committee
William L. Scott
R-Va
Mark O. Hatfield
Dore
Hart Dies in Wichita Former Kansas treasurer dies at 71
George J. Hart former Kansas state treasurer and frequent candidate for office died in Wichita at 71 after months of heart illness. A colorful 260 pound Democrat, Hart ran for U.S. Senate twice and for governor lieutenant governor and state treasurer three times each between 1954 and 1974.
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Wichita
Kan
George J. Hart
Kansas
Hart
U.S
Summer Chefs Face Price Snag
The rise in cattle prices driven by lower meat supplies may push up costs for hot dogs burgers and steaks. Analysts note higher farm prices and a delayed beef grading standard shape the market while consumer demand could ease or sustain the trend. Meanwhile Franklin County Sheriff Rex Bowling warns about fraudulent lightning rod salesmen and urges calls to his office or the Better Business Bureau for verification.
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Associated Press
Agriculture Department
Labor Department
Department of Agriculture
Des Moines
Iowa
American Meat Institute
Howard Madsen
Institute
Madsen
Franklin County
Rex Bowling
Better Business Bureau
Kansas Attorney General's Office
Warren Yackle
County Forecast Clear to parity cloudy through Saturday
Weather summary noting clear to partly cloudy conditions through Saturday. Today highs near 70s, tonight lows around 40s. Saturday highs in the upper 70s to low 80s with light variable wind 5 to 10 mph.
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