Strangers Stealing The Sun Eclipse Sparks Kenyan Village Rift
In Kenya's Lake Rudolf region the rare 3 500 mile eclipse draws scientists and reporters while the Elmores tribe fears outsiders will steal the sun. Elders doubt sun return and tribal guards hire Samburu for protection as the village relocates amid the event.
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Raymond Wilkinson Lake Rudolf
Kenya
UPI
Mauritania
Africa
United States
Guyana
Elmolos
Samburu
Sambu
Drastic export embargo aims to ease U.S. food squeeze
Washington reports an immediate embargo on soybeans, cottonseeds and byproducts to stabilize livestock feed amid soaring prices. Commerce Secretary Dent said licenses resume July 2, with possible future controls depending on harvests and demand.
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Gene Carlson Washington
UPI
U.S
Commerce
Frederick B. Dent
United States
Dent
Red Bluff Council Accepts Proposed 1973 74 Budget
Red Bluff approves a 2 270 359 dollar city budget with minor changes an increase of 383 722 over last year. The property tax rate drops two cents per 100 of assessed value while revenue sharing raises most costs. Final figures hinge on county assessments and state salary study results. The plan adds a building inspector at 8 316 salary with possible 1 200 raise.
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Red Bluff
Herbert E. Nelson
Nelson
State Personnel Board
Red Bluff Considers Mobile Home Subdivision Zoning
The Red Bluff City Council introduced an amendment to allow mobile home subdivisions within city limits with 6000 square foot lots and 10 acre minimums for M H zones. A recreation area rule stayed, a swimming pool was dropped after developer Glen Williams objected, and a community association would levy taxes to maintain facilities. Police were asked to address nighttime traffic in Forward.
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Red Bluff
Glen Williams
William G. Brainerd
Williams
Herbert E. Nelson
Veto Override Sought as War Critics Move to Attach End the War Measure
Washington reports war critics control both chambers pursue an end the war rider on crucial appropriations to keep federal agencies operating after the new fiscal year. In San Clemente Nixon denies writing the memo on the Watergate coverup and says it was prepared by counsel from others. Kelley, confirmed FBI director, calls himself nonpolitical and pledges firm but fair administration.
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UPI
Congress
Cambodia
Nixon
Senate
House
San Clemente
Calif
John W. Dean III
White House
H. Fred Buzhardt
Dean
Gerald Warren
Senate Watergate Committee
Warren
Clarence M. Kelley
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Kelley
Kansas City, Mo
Dean Stands Firm On Testimony In Watergate Probe
John W. Dean III refused to waver from his testimony as he faced questions about the Watergate cover up. He asserted many White House staffers knew the president and aides were not exposing the truth. Dean cited Haldeman Ehrlichman and Nixon as central to the cover up while the White House memo framed him as principal actor.
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Washington
UPI
White House
John W. Dean III
Dean
Senate
Nixon
Daniel K. Inouye
D-Hawaii
Fred Fielding
Inouye
Fielding
H.R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
Watergate
Buzhardt
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
John N. Mitchell
Nixon Enemies List Included Actors Journalists Professors
John W Dean III testified that a confidential memorandum titled Dealing with our Political Enemies outlined plans to maximize incumbency by targeting about 200 opponents. The list reportedly named Leonard Woodcock Paul Newman and Daniel Schorr among others and described methods to use federal machinery to screw these enemies.
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Washington
UPI
John W. Dean III
Watergate Committee
United Auto Workers
Leonard Woodcock
Paul
Dean
Special Election On Reagan Tax Plan Costs Millions
California faces a special statewide election on Gov. Ronald Reagan's tax ceiling plan with projected costs from $7 million to $10 million. Secretary of State Edmund G. Brown Jr. forecast a relatively low turnout for the November 6 vote, noting expenses to prepare materials count ballots and fund the election day holiday for state employees.
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Sacramento
UPS
Ronald Reagan
California
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Brown
Reagan
Weather Outlook With Scattered Showers and Heat Peak
Fair through Friday with a chance of thundershowers mainly in the eastern foothills. Cooler Friday with highs 95 to 105 today and in the 90s tomorrow, Lows in the 60s and low 70s. Winds variable to 15 mph, mostly southerly 10 to 20 in the afternoons. Saturday looks fair with similar heat. River stage readings at several locations and tonight’s sunset 8 42 p m PDT.
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Lake Red Bluff
Bend Bridge
Tehama Bridge
Woodson Bridge
Carol Channing Dropped From Nixon's Favorite Dolly List
Cincinnati UPI report notes Carol Channing not President Nixon's favorite Dolly anymore as her name appears on the White House enemies list released during Watergate hearings. Channing recalls Nixon once called her his favorite Dolly and mentions a recent diamond ring gift from Mrs. Nixon.
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Cincinnati
UPI
Carol Channing
Nixon
Dolly
White House
Miss Channing
Mrs. Nixon
Liquor Specials Message Board Notice
Local ad lists drink prices with various bottle sizes and discounts for different units. Pricing shown includes 8. c, 9.99 per gallon, 10.99, 5th 4.69, 5th 4.99, and other per-gallon deals.
Schafer Oil and Gas Co Changes Ownership in 1973
A notice to customers announces Schafer Oil and Gas Co changing ownership on July 1 1973 to Van-Gas Inc while continuing to operate under the Schafer Oil and Gas Co name. It thanks customers for 72 years of business and asks for ongoing patronage.
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Van-Gas Inc
Schafer Oil and Gas CO
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