Hostage standoff in Washington court house may end today
A source in negotiations with two convicts holding seven hostages says an agreement to end the standoff is expected this afternoon. The two inmates had demanded to be flown out of the country. In a related note, President Nixon faces a likely Judiciary Committee recommendation on impeachment, but real approval by the full House remains uncertain amid testimony from James Dean and Henry Petersen.
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Baltimore Looting Spurs Fatal Shooting Amid Police Walkout
A looter was shot dead during extensive looting that followed a city police strike and growing municipal walkout. Authorities reported the incident amid a tense night of civil unrest and enforcement gaps.
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Gesell rejects Ehrlichman defense in Elisberg break-in case
Judge Gerhard Gesell clashed with defense lawyers after the Elisberg break-in case went to the jury. The defense argued over juror instructions while Gesell accused Ehrlichman’s lawyers of dodging around the sites during the proceedings.
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Nixon push faces slowdown as inflation tops concern
Presidential spokesman Gerald Warren says the economy is slowing while the 10 percent inflation rate remains the top issue. He commented after a report showed the wholesale price index rose only 0.5 percent in June, framing it against broader concerns.
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Orange Day Celebrations Mark Boyne Anniversary
Protestants across Northern Ireland observe Orange Day marking the 1690 Battle of the Boyne. About 30,000 British troops and police were mobilized to prevent clashes as parades proceed in towns and cities.
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Florida Senator Gurney arraigned in bribery case
Republican Senator William Gurney of Florida and six co defendants are set for arraignment on August 1 in Jacksonville federal court on charges of bribery and conspiracy tied to a $400000 political fund.
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French Connection gang members receive 195 year sentence
A French judge sentenced 30 people tied to smuggling a ton of heroin into the United States to 195 years in prison. The group, 18 men and 12 women, was described as the last remnants of the so-called French Connection made famous in the Gene Hackman film.
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Final Stocks Page 10 Vol XIV No 123
Final Stocks page 10 provides market summaries and price movements for listed securities. Key quotes include notable gains in technology and energy shares, with indices showing mixed performance across the morning session.
Paradise Valley approves transportation facility bid
The Paradise Valley school board voted to seek approval from Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to award a 539,650 dollar contract to Mar ston's Supply Co. for a new transportation facility as part of a district office warehouse and transportation complex south of 32nd Street and Thunderbird. A 51,604 dollar contract was also approved for paving and curbing on Shea Boulevard from 28th to 32nd Street. Shadow Mountain High School will open this fall and receive 250,000 dollars as a down payment with 205,000 dollars for the first Palomino Elementary School payment.
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Glenn Miller plane wreck found near England coast
A Glenn Miller fan announced a sonar photo of wreckage in the English Channel about 12 1 2 miles southeast of Dymechurch that may be Miller’s Norseman missing since December 15 1944. John Edwards said salvage plans include underwater cameras and a surface lift next June.
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City lawyer vows appeal after Scottsdale sign law ruling
Assistant city attorney John Zastrow said the three zoning provisions struck down by Superior Court Judge Howard F. Thompson are not unlawfully vague or ambiguous and the city plans an appeal. He expects the formal judgment within 10 days and a 60 day window to file with the Court of Appeals, Division 1.
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Scottsdale
Arizona Sign Association
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Court of Appeals
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Armory Intrusion Alarm System Erected in Arizona
Arizona National Guard officials stress security after a California armory burglary. Intrusion alarms protect 32 facilities in the state, totaling 49 816 dollars with federal funds covering most costs. 800 guards train at McDowell and 300 at Mesa artillery HQ.
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Weather Outlook: Warm and Sunny With Possible Thunderstorms
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with a slight chance of a thunderstorm Saturday evening. Highs near 107 during both days and tonight's low around 80.
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