Strait collision nets inspection for liner Cuyahoga
The Italian Raffaelo collided with the Norwegian tanker Cuyahoga in the Strait of Gibraltar and both ships headed to Gibraltar for damage checks. The liner Piro Raffaelo, 45,933 tons, can carry 1,775 passengers en route from Italy to New York. Damage to the Cuyahoga remains undetermined. The tanker had just left Gibraltar after a refueling stop.
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Strait of Gibraltar
Italy
New York
Talking Swahili Doll Debuts From Watts Factory
A black talking doll named Tamu meaning sweet arrives on the U S toy market next month from an all black Watts California factory. It features remarks like Cool it baby and aims to entertain while promoting racial understanding and providing jobs for black workers.
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Los Angeles
Watts
Thor Heyerdahl sails Ra II from Safi for ocean voyage
Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl, with a seven man crew and a monkey, sails the papyrus raft Ra II from Safi Morocco on an eight ton straw boat modeled after ancient Nile ships. A strong northeasterly wind drives the launch and the crew nearly loses the Burgundy canvas sail five miles offshore.
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Morocco
Thor Heyerdahl
Atlantic
Egypt
Heyerdahl
Mitchell to confer on Jackson State shooting probe
U S Attorney General John Mitchell flies to Jackson for talks on the police shotgun and rifle killings at Jackson State College. He will meet with Mayor Russell David and Dr. John A. Peoples as mourners recalled the victims during a four block march from a Masonic temple to the coed dormitory site.
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Jackson, Miss
U. S
IRA Leader Arrest Stirs Ireland Gun-Running Scandal
In Dublin police halted a stolen truck carrying IRA chief Cathal Goulding and associate Michael O Driscoll plus three escapees. Goulding and O Driscoll were jailed without bail. the four men face charges amid accusations the IRA denies gun running ties. The truck held no weapons, officials said.
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Ireland
Irish Republican Army
IRA
Cathal Goulding
Michael O’driscoll
Goulding
O’driscoll
Virginia Debuts Miss USA Winner Debbie Shelton
In Miami Beach Virginia crowned Miss USA for the second straight year Debbie Shelton of Norfolk claimed the title. The 21 year old brunette stands 5 feet 8 inches and weighs 125 pounds with measurements 39 24 36. She succeeds Wendy Dascomb of Danville Virginia.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Virginia
Debbie Shelton
Norfolk
Miss Shelton
Wendy Dascomb
Danville
Balaguer Wins Dominican Re election in landslide
President Joaquin Balaguer won an overwhelming re election in the Dominican Republic over the weekend though more than 20 percent of expected voters stayed home on election day.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Joaquin Balaguer
Burns hints at temporary wage price controls
Federal Reserve chairman Arthur Burns told the 17th annual monetary conference that a policy approaching wage and price controls may be needed temporarily to ease cost push inflation. He warned such measures would be impractical long term and stressed monetary and fiscal policy must work together to sustain a moderate recovery.
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Hot Springs, Va
Federal Reserve System
Arthur F. Burns
American Bankers Association
Burns
Teamsters Approve Three Year Contract Amid Strikes
A three year contract covering more than 425000 Teamsters is approved by a wide margin, with mail ballots counted after the old pact expired March 31. Despite ratification some strains continue with strikes in Los Angeles and Chicago seeking higher wages.
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Washington
Rank and File
Teamsters
Los Angeles
Chicago
Teamsters Union
Supreme Court shields papers from libel judgments in heated debates
The Supreme Court protected newspapers from libel rulings when reporting controversial topics. Unions win stronger protection against unfair labor practices before representation elections. A new contract boosts wages for city truck drivers and long haul drivers, with phased raises and enhanced benefits. Wildcat actions linger in some cities. Cleveland and St Louis strikes end amid court battles and National Guard involvement.
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Supreme Court
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
National
24 Hour Truce Drives Amid Cambodian Front Lines
U S and South Vietnamese forces halt major operations in South Vietnam for 24 hours while 35 000 allied troops push into Cambodia near Takeo Kompong Cham and other targets. Gen Davison reports COSVN fragments seized and stockpiles uncovered as casualties rise and refugees flood from Cambodia Colby notes 47 000 refugees and up to 30 000 more expected with 147 Americans killed and 565 wounded in Cambodian operations.
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Associated Press
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U. S
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Phnom Penh
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U. S. 25Th Infantry Division
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William E. Colby
Colby
New Attacks in Mid-East War Escalate Across Fronts
Israeli jets hit targets in the Jordan Valley with more than 10 planes. Jordanian ground fire downed one aircraft. no casualties reported. Battles extended across Suez to Egypt with exchanges along Jordan River fronts and artillery aimed at silencing Egyptian guns.
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Associated Press
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Zmal
Umm Quays
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Egypt
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Jordan
Sea of Galilee
Israel
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Suez
Isaaeli
Revolution Trend Cited By Romney
Secretary George Romney of the Department of Housing and Urban Development says the United States edges toward revolution if basic reforms fail. In a San Diego speech last December he warned of rising youth restlessness and public concern, while noting the department is increasing money, effort, and programs to tackle the problems.
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United States
George Romney
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Romney
San Diego
Associated Press
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