Alaska quake rattles southeastern coast with mild damage unlikely
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook Alaska's southeastern coast near Pelican on Chichagof Island and was felt in Juneau at 6 34 a m PDT. No damage or injuries were reported as residents described a strong shake and creaking sounds. The epicenter was in the Gulf of Alaska about 100 miles northwest of Sitka.
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Juneau
Alaska
Mildred Hansen
National Earthquake Center
Boulder
Colo
Coast Guard
Pelican
Chichagof Island
Gulf of Alaska
Sitka
Murdered Israeli diplomat prompts tighter security for diplomats
Col Yosef Alon deputy military attaché at Israel's embassy was shot five times outside his Suburban Washington home. FBI and police investigate motive with initial Arab terrorism claims disputed by Israeli officials. Nixon arranged a military aircraft for Alon’s body and pledged full resources to the probe.
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Bethesda
UPD
Nixon
Yosef Alon
Washington
FBI
Alon
Israel
Alan
Andrews Air Force Base
Simcha Dinitz
Dinitz
Dahlia
Yael
Rachel
Jerusalem
Golda Meir
Defense
Moshe Dayan
Mordechai Gur
Bonner County Plans Approval For Schneiders Subdivision
The Bonner County Planning Commission approved a revised Preliminary proposal for Schneiders Subdivision in the Kalispell area at Priest Lake. Approval includes a $1 lot forfeiture for several sold without prior plat approval, a water system bond, and sewer connection requirements.
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Bonner County
George Atkins
Coolin
Don Ellersick
David Beeson
Priest Lake
Highway 57
Consulate Opens in Leningrad First Since 1917
The United States announces a new consulate general in Leningrad marking the first U S representation there since the 1917 revolution. The office serves over 30 000 Americans visiting annually and handles emigration cases plus consular duties for Lithuania Latvia and Estonia.
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Moscow
UPD
United States
Leningrad
U.S
Soviet Union
San Francisco
Communist Party
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Peter “the Great
Europe
St. Petersburg
Premature Baby in Boise Hospital Remains Critical
A premature baby boy, born after his mother Racquel Gonzales died from botulism, stays critical in a Boise hospital. The infant, born June 20, does not have botulism and faces prematurity challenges. officials say the case may be historically notable.
Nixon Testimony Unthinkable Say Watergate Panel Members
Sen Edward Gurney a Florida Republican on the Watergate Committee called it unthinkable to summon President Nixon after John Dean's testimony. Maine paper notes Dean as a key figure in the alleged conspiracy and possible obstruction of justice. Standing members debate Nixon's under oath appearance as Ervin invites him.
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Portland
Maine
UPD
Edward Gurney
Senate Watergate Committee
Nixon
John W. Dean
Gurney
Florida
Dean
White House
Maine Sunday Telegram
E. Howard Hunt
Sen
Sam Ervin
Dn.c
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