Ford Sadat talks spark cautious Middle East peace push
Secretary Kissinger’s shuttle diplomacy shows new life as Ford and Sadat discuss ending 27 years of belligerency. Both leaders avoid specifics while stressing regular contact and continued U.S. aid. Ford pledges Congress support for long term Egypt development. Sadat calls talks extensive and urges urgent action to prevent renewal of violence. The pair head to Rome for a brief stopover on the European leg of Ford’s tour.
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Israel Withdraws Sinai Forces in Stage One
Israel plans to thin its Sinai garrison removing all 36 of its 122 mm artillery pieces halving tanks and reducing 7000 troops as a gesture to ease Middle East tensions after disengagement talks with Egypt. Rabin emphasized the move is unilateral not tied to Salzburg talks and aims to spur peaceful outcomes and canal traffic. The cabinet approved the plan ahead of Rabin’s remarks and anticipated Egyptian reciprocity allowing cargo to sail through the Suez Canal.
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Five rescued after oil rig capsizes offshore
The Coast Guard reported five men found alive after the offshore oil rig capsized. Darrel John Dore of Delcambre Louisiana was reached 22 hours later and placed in a decompression chamber indicating he had been at depth over 33 feet. Crews attempted to pump air into submerged compartments as a 50 ton crane barge and rescue boats moved toward the scene.
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Macdonald trial move rejected at pretrial hearing
At a May pretrial session in Raleigh Macdonald argued moving his murder trial to California would cut expenses and allow defense witnesses to be housed. Prosecutors warned California could hinder Assistant U S Attorney Jay Stroud, while Macdonald faces charges for killing his wife Collete and two daughters in 1970. He remains free on bond as motions, including grand jury discrimination, proceed.
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Doctors Return to Work in L B Amid Malpractice Fight
After a summer standstill California doctors resume procedures at St Mary Medical Center as staffs return. CMA leaders demand tort reform and set a three month deadline for Legislature to cut malpractice insurance costs. A 400 carrier pool would restore work with reduced rates, and doctors face new assessments as protests continue.
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Ban on Drug Price Ads Faces Agency Review
The ban on prescription price advertising may extend another year after hearings. It would not force drug stores to publish prices but would repeal price advertising laws in about 33 states. Professional groups argue pricing ads are unethical, while recent rulings have overturned similar laws in five states. In San Francisco, a hypertension medicine showed 28 price points from 2.50 to 17.75.
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U S tightens controls on Valium Librium and six others
The DEA and HEW announce stricter Schedule IV status for Valium Librium and five other tranquilizers, effective July 2. New rules cap refills at five or six months and require tighter tracking to prevent abuse and diversion, with penalties up to three years and $10,000 for first offenses.
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FTC orders permanent manufacture year labels on new vehicles
Washington The Federal Trade Commission ordered permanent labels showing year and month of manufacture to be placed on all new cars trucks and motorcycles. The labels target vehicles like heavy duty trucks whose model year can be misrepresented. Labels go on hinge pillar door post near driver and left instrument panel on cars and trucks and near steering post on motorcycles.
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