Weekend Texas traffic deaths include truckers and five-car crash
A Texas weekend toll reports 17 violent deaths 12 from traffic. Three truckers Harvey Hamilton John Gray and James Hake died when two tractor trailer rigs collided on US 54 near Conlon in the Panhandle.
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Carter waits in convention wings
AP report notes Jimmy Carter nearing the Democratic National Convention as he finishes vice presidential interviews and awaits the opening in New York. The piece highlights his political strength and anticipated spotlight at the event.
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Vietnam War scars remain in Vietnam
Canadian American Murray Hiebert and his wife Linda described widespread postwar reconstruction in northern Vietnam from Hanoi to Quang Ngai while noting deep poverty and food shortages. They credited women with heavy rebuilding work and observed unarmed crews and refugees’ housing conditions amid lingering war effects.
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Associated Press
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Queen Elizabeth II Heralds Bicentennial Boston Visit
The Queen toured Constitution Hall and Faneuil Hall as Boston lines streets with Welcome Liz banners. Spectators cheered from rooftops as 200 year old frigate USS Constitution sailed past, while a ceremonial knighthood for John Moreton capped the day. A small protest near City Hall urged Northern Ireland reforms amid heavy Irish-American turnout.
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Washington
Pat Nixon recovery raises Nixon hopes in stroke case
Long Beach AP report notes Pat Nixon is out of the critical stage of a stroke recovery. President Nixon, Triac Cox, and Julie Eisenhower visited for over four hours as doctors hedge on permanent damage in two to three months. Flowers and letters poured in from Ford, Kissinger, and other leaders.
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Christians Near Tripoli in Lebanon Civil War Push
Christians claim their forces overran Moslem strongholds in Koura and are within grenade throwing distance of Tripoli, while Syrian shells hit Nahr el Bared and Badawi camps. Reports say 325 killed in 36 hours, lifting 15 month toll above 32,000. Arab ministers plan talks in Cairo.
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Associated Press
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Beirut
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Badawi
Family faces bill to repatriate mercenary husband
Sheila Gearhart, widow of Daniel Gearhart, says Angola will charge $5,000 to return his body after an execution by firing squad. Gearhart, a Vietnam veteran who sought pay from debts, died on his 11th wedding anniversary after being captured by Cuban troops in Angola. Neighbors and church members raised several thousand dollars for the family as U.S. officials sought his body’s release.
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Associated Press
Washington
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