Tex Watson goes on trial for Tate killings in Los Angeles
Los Angeles reports Charles Tex Watson, once linked with Charles Manson's group, faces murder conspiracy charges in the Sharon Tate and six other slayings. In Washington, Rep Morris Udall announces a probe into the Nixon era bond underwriter selection and possible unethical conduct involving Peter Flanigan.
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Los Angeles
Charles ‘Tex
Watson
Charles Manson
Sharon Tate
Washington
Morris K. Udall
Dariz
Nixon
Postal Service
Udall
Peter Flanigan
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Sudan recalls ambassadors and threatens to sever ties
The Sudanese government has recalled its ambassadors from Moscow and Sofia and warned of breaking diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. Egypt's Middle East News Agency said Khartoum accused the Soviet Union and Bulgaria of meddling in Sudan's internal affairs in a statement issued Sunday.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Sofia
Soviet Union
Egypt
Middle East
Jaafar el Numairi
Bulgaria
Sudan
Red Tide Strikes Florida Coast Killing Millions of Fish
Red tide blooms on Florida's West Coast kill millions of fish and foul beaches. The microscopic plankton releases a syrupy film that chokes marine life, discouraging tourists and troubling state officials.
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Tampa. Fla
Florida
Quake Stuns Northern and Central Japan
A strong earthquake struck northern and central Japan this afternoon. The Meteorological Agency issued a tidal wave warning for the Pacific coast of Hokkaido as centers were located about 60 miles off Urakawa. No casualties or damage reported.
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Tokyo
Japan
Central Meteorological Agency
Pacific
Hokkaido
Meterorological Agency
Urakawa
Panther Trial Opens in New Orleans Shootout Case
Opening arguments in the trial of 12 Black Panthers charged with attempted murder of five policemen at the party’s New Orleans headquarters focus on who was aiming to kill whom. The defendants include three women and nine men linked to the National Committee to Combat Fascism.
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New Orleans
National Committee To Combat
Black Panther Party
Graham Revival Closes in Oakland With Earthquake Warnings
The Rev. Billy Graham ends a 10 day Oakland revival speaking to 51,000 attendees including 9,000 on the field at the 42,000 seat stadium. He argues earthquakes reveal divine warning and the end of an evil age.
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Oakland
Calif
Billy Graham
Oakland Coliseum
Graham
PRI wins Baja California governor and four cities mayors
The Institutional Revolutionary Party claims victory in Baja California state elections led by Milton Castellanos who won the governor race by a wide margin over Salvador Rosas Magallon and Panfilo Orozco Alvarez. Castellanos is a lawyer. Magallon a lawyer. Orozco a professor. The vote occurred without major incidents.
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Tijuana
Mexico
Institutional Revolutionary Party
Baja California
FBI
Milton Castellanos
Salvador Rosas Magallon
National Action Party
Panfilo Orozco Alvarez
Popular Socialist Party
Market tumble drives Dow to six month low
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell sharply last week to its lowest level in six months as analysts blame a mix of doubts about the recovery, potential renewed dollar pressure, labor unrest, and rising interest rates.
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New York
Wall Street
Steelworkers avert nationwide strike with new contract
The United Steelworkers ratified a three year agreement with US Steel Corp after a looming nationwide strike. the deal includes a minimum $1 per hour raise, cost of living protection, improved pensions and benefits, and a weekly unemployment supplement rising to 110 dollars after state benefits end. The contract covers 350,000 workers and could expand to 500,000, with industry costs projected at 10 billion in year three.
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Washington
Us, Steel Corp
N. Heath Larry
I.w. Abel
Afl-Cio
United Steelworkers Union
Abel
Larry
Bruce retires as negotiator at Vietnam peace talks
Ambassador David K. E. Bruce formally retires as chief U. S. negotiator at the Paris talks. Viet Cong claims new U. S. leader William J. Porter bears responsibility for pacification excesses. Porter set to take over in late August. Bruce returns to retirement for health reasons.
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David K. E. Bruce
U. S
Vietnam
Nguyyen Thi Binh
William J. Porter
South Vietnam
Porter
U.S
South Korea
Bruce
London
Italy
Binh
Nixon
Washington
Bind
White House
Ron Ziegler
United States
George Harrison Ringo Starr Dylan share Madison Square benefit stage
George Harrison and Ringo Starr joined Bob Dylan for two sold out benefit concerts at Madison Square Garden to aid East Pakistan refugees. Dylan sang a career-spanning set as Harrison introduced him. Ravi Shankar opened part of the show with Indian ragas and guests including Eric Clapton and Leon Russell.
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Mary Campbell
New York
George Harrison
Ringo Starr
Bob Dylan
Madison Square Garden
East Pakistan
Dylan
Britain
Isle of Wight
Harrison
Ravi Shankar
India
Beatles
Leon Russell
Starr
Ravi Shanker
Billy Preston
Jim Pelther
Eric Clapton
Klaus Voormann
Peter Hamm
Jess Davis
Carl Radoe
Badfinger
Hollywood Brass
Sweet Lord
Abbey Road
California Solons Agree on Welfare Reform Plan
Bipartisan accord in Sacramento signals a major overhaul of state welfare law backing by Gov. Reagan and liberal Democrats. The pact aims to save over 200 million annually, with key figures meeting seven times for 22 hours to negotiate, though final approval by committees and supermajorities remains required before signing.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Reagan
Ronald Reagan
John Burton
San Francisco
Assemblyman
William Bagley
GOP
Assembly
Senate
Senate to vote on 250 million loan for Lockheed bailout
The House approved a government backed 250 million loan for Lockheed Aircraft Corp to avert bankruptcy, sending the measure to the Senate amid broad industry stakes. The bill aims to back loans for the defense giant hurt by C5A costs and Rolls Royce issues with the TriStar program.
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James R. Polk
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
New York
Capitol
Lockheed
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Senate
House
Rolls-Royce
TWA
MacDonell Douglas
United
Washington
San Francisco
General Electric
Machinesis? Union
TriStar
Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
Senate Chamber
the Treasury
Charles E. Walker
Nicon
Bankers Trust Co
New York City
Lockheed Loan
Marietta
Wisconsin
William Proxmire
Proxmire
McDonnell Douglas
Treasury Department
House Banking Committee
Nixon to unveil policy on Chinese United Nations role
The Nixon administration plans this week to issue a long awaited policy statement on China’s membership in the United Nations. Officials say Secretary of State William P. Rogers will articulate the U S position.
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Washington
Nixon
United Nations
William P. Rogers
U.S
United States
Peking
China
Rogers
U.N. General Assembly
Japan
Consulta
Moon rocks spark debate on lunar crust origin
Apollo 15 astronauts collected rocks that scientists identify as possible anorthosite, a rock rich in plagioclase that could illuminate the moon’s primordial crust formed over four billion years ago. Researchers emphasize the need for a large, study‑ready sample to confirm crustal origins.
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Scott
Irwin
Lunar
Moon
Earth
Lunar Highlands
Appenine Mountains
Imbrium Basin
Robin Brett
Manned Spacecraft Center
Wyoming
Adirondack Mountains
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Cam Lo
Neak Luong
Mekong River
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