Syrian Army Divides Lebanese Combatants
Syrian troops and tanks invaded Lebanon, driving toward Beirut and claiming to secure districts around Baker Valley and Zahlé. The operation drew Palestinian and Christian groups into clashes, with Damascus radio citing a move to restore order while the PLO warned of occupation and vowed resistance.
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Eirut
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Cabanon
Bam
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Toore
Kosy- bin
Easteen
Zale
Bekaa
House Panel Votes to Raise National Debt Ceiling
Washington panel votes 12 to 7 to lift the ceiling to 700 billion by Sept 30 1977 from 627 billion. Rep Burke says it signals more spending and higher interest rates as the nation faces borrowing demands.
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Washington
Mouse Wayl and Neans
James 4. Burke
D. Mass
Holiday Toll Tops Estimate
United Press International reports the Memorial Day weekend traffic toll set a new high for California and the nation. A final UPI count recorded 435 highway deaths nationwide, with California totaling 65, far above other states and the 1972 peak. CHP spokesman Kent Milton linked the carnage to resumed heavy driving, speeding, and multiple-death crashes.
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United Press International
California
National Safety Council
Michigan
Golden State
Kent Milton
California Highway Patrol
Terrorist Bombs Hit Army Corps HQ in Frankfurt
Two bombs exploded at the Army Corps headquarters in Frankfurt injuring 16 and blowing out a wall. Police detained three suspects and offered rewards for more information as authorities link the attack to urban guerrilla groups and reactions to the death of activist Ulrike Meinhof.
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West Germany
UPL
Els
Vo Corps
Etcise
Terrarista
Olive Meinhof
General Abrants
UD Army
Vcorps
Bowlegs Boat Parade Sets Off at Billy Bowlegs Festival
Local and visiting avant owners are invited to enter decorated boats in the Saturday bowl parade part of the landing ceremonies. Boats are split into two classes 18 feet and under in Class V and over 18 feet in Class 2. Judging starts 812 p.m. at Fort Watton Yacht Club with prizes for best decorated boat in each class. The parade moves from the Yacht Club through Choctawhatches Bay into Santa Rosa Sound to Linulo's dock, with judges Nes Eugene Colane Newman Bracken and Tr Thomas Church.
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Fort Watton Yacht Club
Yacht Club
Santa Rosa Sound
Pam
Linulo
Church
Albert says he will not press Hays on resignation
Washington car d speaker Carl Albert announced he would not urge Rep Wayne Hays to resign as chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. He confirmed no new action on the Elizabeth Ray affair and dismissed a Time report about sex acts in the Capitol. Hays faced calls for stepping down while ONeill said he would discuss the issue after recess.
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White House
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Carl Albert
Wayne Hays
Democratic Congressional Champaign Committee
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Sinc
Ohio Democrat
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Hays
Capitol Building
Time Magazine
FBI
Ing Ray
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Capitol
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Bhig
Thomas P. O'Neill
Tlays
Rizzo Seeks 15000 Federal Troops for July 4 Safety
Philadelphia Mayor Frank L. Rizzo formally asked President Ford for fifteen thousand federal troops to guard the city’s July 4 celebration. He warned of possible disruption by leftist radicals and said local police alone cannot ensure safety and security. Rizzo emphasized rapid, precise action to deter and defuse potential incidents.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Frank L. Tizzo
Ford
Rizzo
U S Blames Cuba in UN Trade Vote
The United States accused Cuba and European Socialist countries of blocking the UNCTAD conference vote on an 80 International Trade Sources Bank proposal. A resolution urging further study of the LRH was defeated amid abstentions and absences, the State Department said.
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U.S
Cuba
Washington
UPI
United States
U.N. Conference On Trade and Developement
State Department
Thais reject U S pleas on spy bases
Bangkok Thailand UPI reports Thailand rejects a last minute U S proposal to keep any American presence at the Hamasun spy base. The government orders the closure of the last U S spy use in the country by July 20 leaving 270 advisors only. The move follows the former prime minister Khukri Prawn’s government withdrawal after regional communist takeovers.
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Thailand
UPI
United States
U.S
Wim
Kukrt Prawn
Vietnam
Cambodia
Tjsos
Bhichat Ruttukul
National Television
Charles Whitehouse
Hamasun
Prevent
Bhichai
Charleston Arms Against Coming British Fleet
Charleston reports alarm as British fleet nears. Warned by Governor Ham that forts and batteries on Sullivan's Island could be captured, mobilizing all hands including enslaved people to strengthen defenses around Charleston.
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Ham
Clinton
Sullivan's Island
Senate censors Jacksonville lobbyist in first such action
The Florida Senate censured Jacksonville lobbyist David Ian by voice vote after controversy over a letter to Sen. Myers. The move marked the first time a state Senate has censured a lobbyist amid ongoing lobbying disputes and ethics concerns.
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Tallahasseer
Fla
UPI
Senate
Jacksonville
David Ian
Ken Manle
Mack
AcpIn
Ken Myers
D-Miami
House of Senate
Tallahassee
UPL
Myers
David Lehman
Dave
Fort Walton Beach shelter plan provokes county officials
Thompson says OIA sanctuary site will proceed while Fort Walton Beach Police Chief May ensures ongoing projects. Commissioners Hayward Hayes and Jack Nichols oppose moving youth shelter to OIA building, preferring to wait for courthouse openings to assess needs. Other actions approve federal funding for Fort Walton Beach Industrial Park, Meadstarl day care for low income families, Crestview Industrial Park renovation, and a South Okaloosa railroad spur. Projects target unemployment reduction and attracting industry after Texas Instruments shutdown. Headstart facilities to aid working mothers. infrastructure upgrades aim to lure new enterprises and create jobs.
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Thompson
Fort Walton Beach
Tommy May
Eads
OLA
Parkton
Phnnis
Hayward Hayes
Jack Nichols
Hayes
Shilimar
Nichols
Te County
Crestview
Okaloosa County
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Chester Prujal
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