Israel Attacks Damascus and Beirut as War Spreads
Israeli planes strike Syrian army and air force HQ near downtown Damascus in the first capital target of the war. Reports say heavy damage in Beirut and civilian casualties in Damascus and Homs as Egypt and Syria claim gains on Suez and Golan fronts. Observers fear a protracted conflict with admissions of difficult fronts and renewed fighting at sea near Sinai.
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U.N. Deadlocks Over Middle East War as Fighting Persists
The U.N. Security Council failed to act on stopping renewed Middle East hostilities after a 90 minute meeting. Reports from Suez front describe heavy fighting as Egyptian and Israeli forces claim separate battlefield gains. Both sides report naval clashes with significant losses and claims of air strikes on Syrian targets.
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Senate Watergate Panel Eyes McGovern Dirty Tricks Probe
The Senate Watergate committee voted to question Frank Mankiewicz of the McGovern campaign over possible Democratic dirty tricks in 1972. It also planned to hear Washington lawyer Bert Bernhard and reviewed testimony related to Muskie spying allegations as focus shifts from GOP sabotage to Democratic tactics. John Buckley described as a Muskie liaison said he supplied documents to E Howard Hunt. Michael McMinoway was prep’d to testify but weather delayed his appearance.
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Reward for Missing 1973 Honda Located
A reward is offered for information leading to the exact location of a dark green 1973 Honda with license 8F3107. No further details on the vehicle’s condition or last seen date are provided. Authorities request any tips from the public.
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Judge Rejects Delays In Agnew Investigation
UPI report states Judge Walter E. Hoffman refused newsmen extra time to answer subpoenas related to the Spiro Agnew inquiry. The grand jury presses ahead with kickback allegations while the Justice Department disputes immunity claims and calls newsman subpoenas fishing expeditions.
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Mystery helicopters sighted near Saigon as truce team ships targeted
South Vietnamese Air Force spotter pilots reported two mystery helicopters within 60 miles of Saigon on Friday, while two truce team helicopters were fired upon but not hit. A spokesman lamented that heavier gunships did not participate in the sighting.
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Energy Sharing Probe Sought Over Geothermal Steam Access
Sacramento Mayor Joseph L Alioto called for a state attorney general investigation into Union Oil Co. refusal to share geothermal steam from Sonoma County geysers with cities seeking to generate electricity. He urged a full legislative probe into California geothermal development and charged monopoly power.
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Evelle Younger
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Teen gunman hunted after Montia murder spree at dude ranch
Lawmen set highway checkpoints on the Continental Divide in a search for Roger Caryl, 17, alias Tex McCord, believed to have killed four people at a Montana dude ranch amid gunfire and a dispute over a buried dog. He was reportedly armed with a 7mm rifle and worked at the ranch.
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Roger Caryl
Tex McCord
David Collings
Cary
Obsession With Watergate Seen As Greater Danger
Herbert G. Klein, former White House communications director, warned at an UP I panel that fixation on Watergate could be a greater danger to the nation than the scandal itself. He noted bipartisan dirty tricks but urged moving ahead and said the public seeks progress while procedures to prevent repeats are in place. Raoul Berger criticized excessive White House power.
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UPI
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Charles Warren
Harvard
Executive Branch
Gasoline Station Owners Cut Back On Free Services
Dealers push new charges for maps and windshield washing after government limits price increases. West Coast outlets separate service and no service zones with small per gallon fees. some regions report maps dropped or sold for a dime or a quarter.
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Paul Allen
Los Angeles
Richard Meier
Greater
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Gasoline Dealers, Inc
Charles Owens
Cost of Living Council’s
CLC
San Francisco
Utah
West Coast
Bill Fleeup
Chevron
Fire Department Offers Tours and Films To Public
Red Bluff Fire Department invites the public to tour the station during fire prevention week. Battalion Chief Bob Johnson said 12 fire suppression and prevention films are available for viewing. Officials will also visit homes by appointment to advise on fire and life safety and actions in a fire.
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Bob Johnson
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Nixon presses diplomacy to halt Middle East fighting
President Nixon stepped up diplomatic efforts to end the Arab-Israeli conflict and prevent future eruptions. He welcomed West African President Felix Houphouet Boigny to the White House, urged a permanent peace framework, and pursued broad international backing including the Soviet Union and China for a cease-fire.
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China
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Antelope Trustees Set Meeting On Inter-District Agreements
Antelope School District board meets tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Antelope School to review inter-district agreements and draft a SB 90 compliant policy. Bids will be opened for lease purchase loan interest rates from three local banks to finance a new school bus from Evenson and Younger this summer.
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Weather forecast and temperatures for the region
Fair through tomorrow and warmer with northerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Today 75 high, 50 low, tomorrow 82. Yesterday 64 high, 51 low. Rainfall 24 hours 0.1 inch. season 1.46. last year 1.78. normal 7. River levels Lake Red Bluff 15.7, Bend Bridge 19.5, Tehama Bridge 202.9, Woodson Bridge 167.3 ft. Sunset 6:39 p.m., sunrise 7:14 a.m. PDT.
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