Spotlight on the World highlights US aid to Egypt
The Associated Press reports the United States will provide 100 million dollars to finance a Cairo drainage project with Britain lending 95 million dollars interest free. The item also notes other international incidents and domestic debates, including security plots in East Jerusalem, drug seizures at Rome's airport, and policy shifts in the US capital.
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Body of Pope Paul VI on view at St Peter Basilica
Vatican officials extended public viewing of Pope Paul VI’s body in St. Peter’s Basilica to Saturday, with 160000 to 180000 attending Thursday. Funeral Mass will be outdoors on St. Peter’s Square with a large cardinal presence, televised worldwide. Burial follows in the crypt beneath the basilica. Cardinal conclave to elect the new pope set for August 25 behind locked Sistine Chapel doors.
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Anglican churches approve ordination of women priests
The Lambeth Conference voted overwhelmingly to approve ordinations of women priests in the United States Canada New Zealand and Hong Kong. Sources predict a woman bishop could appear within a decade in the United States with mixed opinions on timing and unity within the church.
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Memphis Officers Walk Off Beats in Citywide Strike
About 1,100 Memphis police officers walked off their beats and joined picket lines amid a wage dispute. Mayor Wyeth Chandler declared a civil emergency and requested National Guard help as tensions rose during Elvis Presley anniversary festivities.
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Gold price hits new highs on European bullion markets
In London and Zurich gold futures climbed to record levels around 210 an ounce as the dollar faltered. Zurich traded at about 210.75 with London near 210.50, surpassing the prior 208 highs. The dollar's slide against the franc, yen, and franc bolstered bullion demand amid oil price pressures.
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Gunfire tests set in Dallas
Dallas tests planned to determine if an unidentified sound on a Dallas police tape is a gunshot from the Kennedy assassination. House assassination committee sources say a second gunman could have fired if the sound is confirmed, with tests scheduled for August 22 and Dallas Police Department aid.
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Doves press Begin on Camp David peace stance
Israel's Cabinet reviewed a secret report on U S Egypt talks as doves urged Premier Begin to ease his position before the Camp David summit with Anwar Sadat and President Carter. Begin said no major decisions before Sept 5 and would not discuss changes yet. He cited information from William Quandt and said most briefing details remain guarded. A dovish MP Amnon Rubinstein and Peace Now leaders urged greater flexibility in Israel's stance.
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