Nixon to tour Middle East on seven nation visit
President Nixon begins a seven nation Middle East tour from Salzburg to Cairo Jiddah Damascus Tel Aviv Amman with stops after an Azores layover. Vice President Ford offered praise as Nixon departs amid impeachment inquiry concerns and security worries. He will later travel to Moscow for summit talks and then to Tokyo before a prolonged vacation at the Western White House.
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Tornado disaster decreed across states with deaths and damage
A storm system spawned deadly tornadoes in Emporia Kansas and Drumwright Oklahoma, killing several and destroying hundreds of homes and structures. Hospitals treated hundreds as communities faced widespread flood and debris damage. a statewide tally spans Arkansas, Oklahoma, and neighboring areas with roads and bridges left impassable.
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Tornado Toll Rises Across States In Weekend Storms
Officials reported multiple deadly tornadoes in Kansas Michigan and Oklahoma. In Emporia Kansas five of six victims died at Lincoln Wallace trailer court with damages near 20 million dollars and 150 homes shopping center and 180 mobile homes destroyed. Nearly 200 treated in local hospitals and 35 hospitalized. Michigan tornado damaged Ferris State dormitory and Riverview Elementary roof, with minor injuries from flying glass. In Oklahoma about 250 injured across 13 towns Tulsa faced power outages as public service crews rebuilt high voltage lines and roughly 1,200 structures were destroyed or damaged from as many as four tornadoes.
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Nixon again rejects House tapes demand in impeachment probes
Nixon maintains executive privilege over confidential materials as House committee presses subpoenas for tapes and logs. St Clair concedes Ehrlichman may consult his attorney in the adjacent room while Ehrlichman’s notes remain restricted to his own counsel. Subpoenas seek Internal Revenue Service audits, tapes, and transcripts as impeachment hearings near conclusion.
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Famed actress Cornell dies at 81 after storied stage career
The actress Cornell, famed for The Barretts of Wimpole Street and a lifelong touring pioneer, died at 81. She revived Candida Romeo and Juliet and Saint Joan on stage and once on TV, and toured 20,853 miles. During World War II she brought Barretts to servicemen and earned a Fifth Army plaque.
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Paramedics rescue fishermen after sea plunge
Two San Diego tuna fishermen were aided after paramedics jumped from an Air Force C130 into a rain swept sea about 1,000 miles south of San Diego. One fisherman reportedly lost part of a leg in a winch accident as flares from the nearby Proud Heritage lit the night sky.
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Youth shot dead while trying to crash party in Carson
A 17-year-old, Michael Day of 2837 W Bennett St, was killed when gunfire erupted as he and others allegedly tried to force entry to a Carson home party. Deputies noted witnesses mentioned rival gangs but could not confirm involvement. Police questioned attendees. no arrests were reported. About 150 youths were at the scene.
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Nixon declares Arkansas a major disaster area
President Nixon designates Arkansas a major disaster zone after tornadoes and floods cause widespread damage since Wednesday. The move unlocks federal funds for relief and recovery. Kansas and Oklahoma governors sought similar aid following violent weekend weather.
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