Nixon ready to massively expand Biafran relief efforts
President Nixon signals a massive expansion of civilian relief in Biafra as military conditions permit. White House says eight cargo planes and four helicopters are on 24 hour alert to deliver food and medical supplies while coordinating with Britain and the U N. The effort includes observers from Sweden Poland Canada and the United Kingdom and builds on over 70 million dollars in foodstuffs shipped via international agencies.
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Wasiington
UPI
Nixon
White House
Harold Wilson
International Observer Force
U.S
U.N
Thant
West Africa
Nigeria
Sweden
Poland
Canada
United Kingdom
United States
Red Cross
Study Says U S Would Suffer If Sino Soviet Conflict Rises
A Royal Institute for International Affairs study in The World Today warns a successful Soviet attack on Communist China would advance Soviet aims and damage United States and non Communist world interests. It states the US would find it hard to stay uninvolved.
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London
UPD
Royal Institute For International Affairs
China
United States
Institute
the World Today
Gov to Check Micro Ovens Nationwide Survey
Washington reports government and industry will test 100000 microwave ovens to detect radiation leaks. Surgeon General Jessie L. Steinfeld cites no injuries but notes a prior survey found one third of 155 ovens exceeded standards. He urges owners to stay an arm’s length away and turn off ovens before opening door.
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Washington
UPD
Jessie L. Steinfeld
Steinfeld
Egyptians Hold Mock Air Raids
Egyptians react poorly to mock air raids designed to test response to Israeli attacks. Interior Ministry says many failed to shelter and lights were left on, though motorists largely complied. Raids run for two weeks across Cairo Alexandria and Nile Delta towns.
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United Press International
Interior Ministry
Cairo
Alexandria
Nile Dela
Upper
Egypt
Beirut
Lebanon
Peale Says Sleep in Church a Bad Sign at White House
The Rev Norman Vincent Peale urged calm at a White House service noting Americans are tense and sleepless in church. In California Larry Penhall fears a 30 foot trench could threaten his cliffside duplex backyard. A Peking note to Moscow questions Taiwan status calling it part of China and asserts only one China exists.
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U.S
United Press International
Washington
Norman Vincent Peale
White House
San Pedro
Calif
Larry, Penhall
Hong Kong
Peking
Moscow
China
Taiwan
Peoples Republic of China
Motel Fire Kills One in Anchorage Blast
Predawn blaze at the Gold Rush Motor Lodge outskirts of Anchorage killed one person and left nine missing while 16 others were hospitalized for burns smoke inhalation and injuries from jumping from second and third floor windows. Fire officials said 34 accounted for including 17 evacuated. Chief Bill Tonquet estimated damage at 500000.
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Anchorage
Alaska
UPI
Gold Rush Motor Lodge
Bill Tonquet
Greater Anchorage
Tonquet
Nigeria Accepts Rebel Surrender in Civil War Ending
Nigeria announced the surrender of Biafra and pledged mercy to its people while denying permission for international relief. Gowon hailed the moment as victory, urged rebels to lay down arms, and promised amnesty to cooperating Biafrans. Effiong announced surrender and armistice talks. Reports on Ojukwu’s location varied as relief workers warned of further famine. Mrs. Joan Kennedy to undergo tonsil surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital.
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United Press International
Nigeria
Yakubu Gowon
Gowon
Lagos
Philip Effion
Odumegwu Ojukwu
Biafra
Effiong
Biaffrani
New York
UPI
Joan Kennedy
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Lenox Hill Hospital
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Idaho
Vatican City
Paul VI
Ane
Abriam Lehde
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Republic of Vietnam
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Ill
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