Emirates form Union of six emirates to create new Arab state
The six oil rich sheikhdoms of Abu Dhabi Dubai Sharjah Ajman Fujairah Ras Al Khaimah and Umm al Quwain proclaimed independence forming the Union of Arab Emirates. Sheikh Zayed ben Sultan of Abu Dhabi named its first president with Sheikh Rashid ben Saeed of Dubai as vice president and Sheikh Maktoum ben Rashid as prime minister. A 21 gun salute marked the flag ceremony as the union aims to join the Arab League and the United Nations and sign a treaty of friendship with Britain.
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Sawfly missile nears deployment by Soviets
Pentagon analysts say the Sawfly, a new Soviet long range submarine-launched missile with up to 3500 miles range, may be deployed next year after about 15 tests since 1969. Most tests succeeded with few early failures, and officials expect deployment.
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Nixon predicts Butz confirmation boosts farm aid and funds
Sen. Humphrey says the fight over Earl L. Butz’s confirmation as agriculture secretary will rally funds and lift farm income by up to a billion dollars. President Nixon calls the battle a sign he will improve corn prices, while Butz vows immediate action.
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Ex-Speakers Wife Harriet McCormack Dies at 87
Harriet McCormack wife of former Speaker John W. McCormack dies at Providence Hospital aged 87 after long illness. The couple, married 51 years with no children, shared a lifelong devotion and Mrs McCormack left a Metropolitan Opera career to wed. The former M Joyce of Boston.
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