Europe braces for fuel shortage across six nations
Across Europe on a fuel saving Sunday, Danes bought train tickets and Belgians stocked up on groceries while Italians rushed to buy bicycles. The Dutch government announced rationing papers for car owners with the date to be decided, as Den Uyl called the situation grim and warned oil supplies may drop 10 to 15 percent.
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Authorities lift Athens curfew after failed rebellion
Military authorities lifted the Athens curfew imposed after last weekend's abortive rebellion. The clash left 12 people dead and caused more than 3.5 million dollars in damages.
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Ben Gurion's Condition Deteriorates After Stroke
Tel Aviv reports former Israeli prime minister David Ben Gurion, 87, worsened overnight as blood pressure and pulse fell. He recently suffered a cerebral hemorrhage, with officials saying information would be released later. Ben Gurion remains in serious condition as visitors, including Golda Meir and Moshe Dayan, keep vigil.
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Golda Meir
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Sun appears bright to us yet puny beside Rigel
Observation notes that while the sun looks intensely bright to Earth observers it would seem tiny when compared with stars like Rigel which shines about 15000 times more luminously from the same distance.
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Secret five-nation talks on long term monetary reform
UPI reports US Britain France Japan and West Germany hold private discussions in the Loire Valley near Paris on long term monetary reform. Inflation energy price effects on the dollar and German mark noted with no fixed meeting end date.
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Estaing
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British may order election this winter
Economic troubles may force Prime Minister Edward Heath to order an election in Britain this winter to tighten control as inflation rises and industrial unrest disrupts coal power and car industries. The government faces a record external deficit and high prime lending rates while Heath seeks swift action and stabilization.
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Letter bomb injures two at Frankfurt RhineMain mail sorting
A letter bomb exploded in the Frankfurt RhineMain airport mail sorting office injuring two workers, one seriously. The blast happened during sorting of foreign bound airmail. a sack with letters arrived about 30 minutes earlier.
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UPI
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Cease-fire Violations Rise in Saigon Area Amid Civilian, Soldier Losses
UPI reports 111 cease-fire violations in 24 hours, the highest in a month. Hien lists 53 Communist, 34 government, and 11 civilian deaths, with 190 government injuries and 38 total missing. Pleiku air base rocket attack wounds and damages planes, trucks, and buildings. In Cambodia, Highway 4 recapture drive stalls under heavy mortar fire as government forces advance about 100 yards.
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UPI
le Trung Hien
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Pleiku
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Miss World Meets Another Queen In London Pageant Shuffle
Miss World Marjorie Wallace of Indianapolis, winner of vast prizes and TV glory, meets Miss Coalite Flame Gail Owens of Belfast who won a $60 prize and a vacation for two. Owens was crowned the same night in London, as cameras captured their contrasting moments.
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