Syrian Jets Attack Beirut Amid Civil War Battles
Syrian planes attacked Palestinian and leftist positions in Beirut and a convoy of Syrian troops moved toward leftist strongholds. Leftist and rightist sources reported clashes near Mdeirij and Ain Tourah, with tanks destroyed and two captured, as Beirut’s airport remained closed.
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Floods Spread as Teton Dam Breach toll rises in Idaho
Flood waters roll across southeastern Idaho forcing evacuations about 50 miles from the breached dam site. Death toll stands at six with 135 missing as communications collapse complicates the search. The town of Firth evacuated and Idaho Falls area faces rising water and a threatened bridge collapse.
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Castro denies Cuban role in Kennedy assassination
Fidel Castro, speaking in Havana and quoted by Havana radio, categorically denies any Cuban revolution involvement in the death of U S President John F Kennedy. He says Cuba never used terrorism and rejects links to the assassination.
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John Kennedy
U S and allies pledge 5 billion to Britain bailout
The United States and 10 nations announce a 5 billion standby credit to Britain to support the pound crisis. Of this, 2 billion is from the U S government with the rest from France West Germany Japan Switzerland Canada and others and the Bank for International Settlements. The aid aims to stabilize the international monetary system and assist the Bank of England.
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Police guard Hays office amid sex-payroll scandal
Washington AP report says guards posted inside Rep Wayne Hays Rayburn office after staff reported threats and problems. Guard removal at 9 am after 24 hour watch. Elizabeth Ray says she will publish a second book about Washington experiences.
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Privacy case to be decided by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court agreed to hear whether New York State’s three part contraceptive law violates privacy and free speech. It bans nonprescription devices to under 16 and restricts sales to licensed pharmacists for adults, and outlaws advertising of contraceptives. No charges have been filed since 1965, but attempts to modify the provisions have failed.
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Cunningham indicted again in Bronx political pressure case
New indictment ties Cunningham former state party chairman City Councilman Kaufman and ex Bronx district leader Glanzrock to a scheme to pressure City News publishers Charles and Christol into stopping critical coverage. Prosecutor Nadjari says the plan used political influence to shutter the Bronx weekly and block legal advertising.
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Patrick J. Cunningham
Stephen B. Kaufman
D-Bronx
Jerome Glanzrock
Bronx County
Maurice Nadjari
Charles
Christo
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Anthony Mercorella
Joseph Kanning
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Candidates make final primary pitches across three states
Presidential hopefuls urged voters in California New Jersey and Ohio as the marathon primaries approach. Democratic contenders Carter Udall and Church campaigned in Ohio while Brown and Carter planned activity in New Jersey. Ford and Reagan split campaigns in Ohio with Ford aiming to deny a Reagan victory. The GOP cited 1964 tragedy remarks as they sought to rally support.
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Ohio
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Morris K. Udall
Frank Church
Edmund G. Brown Jr
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Ronald Reagan
Barry Goldwater
Lyndon B. Johnson
Ford Sees Victory but Cautions on GOP Election Prospects
Ford asserts he would defeat the Democratic nominee in November but warns that he has serious doubts any other Republican can win. He launches a 288 mile Ohio motorcade amid reminders of the Goldwater defeat and declines repeating 1976 losses.
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A Big Shot Is One Whose Signature Is Readable
A humorous line notes that a big shot is someone whose name appears on company letterheads since no one can read his signature. The quip highlights the power of branding over handwriting in a corporate setting.
O'Neill seeks backing for speaker post
Washington AP Thomas P. Tip O’Neill Jr. drafted a letter to 287 Democrats in the House asking for support as he runs for speaker. At 63 he is heir apparent after Carl Albert announced retirement. O’Neill has 165 firm commitments, ahead of November election outcomes.
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Tip” O'Neill Jr
House of Representatives
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House
Carl Abert
Oklahoma
Massachusetts
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Weekend Weather Shift Toward Sunshine With Light Rain Chance
A trough of moisture yesterday and today gave way to mainly sunny skies tomorrow as a high pressure system moves in from the south. Tonight there is a 30 percent rain risk and 20 percent tomorrow, with lows 55 to 80 and highs near 85. Winds stay light and variable under 10 mph as fair weather continues until Friday.
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