Cease-Fire Edges Forward Amid Gaza Rail Sabotage and Rockets
Israeli and Palestinian groups clash over a 90 day truce with guerrillas vowing to ignore the cease-fire. A rail line near Khan Yunis was sabotaged while rockets struck Israel from Jordan, causing no damage or retaliation. Thant hailed the step as progress toward peace.
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Thani
Middle East
Israel
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Jordan
Khan Yunis
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Sorom
William P. Rogers
Rogers
Judge dies in Marin courthouse siege and four others slain
In a dramatic courthouse gun battle at the Marin County Hall of Justice in San Rafael, Superior Court Judge Harold J. Haley was killed after intruders and four hostages were shot. Convict James D. McClain and William A. Christmas, plus inmate Jonathan P. Jackson, led the assault as deputies and officers pursued them. Deputy Dist. Atty. Gary Thomas and inmate Ruchell Magee were seriously wounded. one juror was also injured.
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Marin County
Calif
Hall of Justice
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James McClain
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Christmas
McClain
UPI
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Gary Thomas
Elena Graham
Russell Magee
San Rafael
Ronald Retana
Superior Court
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William Arthur Christmas
Attv
Ruchell Magee
Thomas
Magee
Maria Graham
Letterman Army Hospital
Joyce Rodoni
Doris Wittner
Solano County
San Quentin
Bruce B. Bales
Protestants Skip Ulster Parade After Government Pressure
Protestants in Londonderry called off the annual Ulster parade amid government pressure. The Protestant Unionist Association had threatened to defy a ban and mobilize thousands for the Aug 12 commemoration of the city’s 1689 relief, following deadly sectarian clashes last August.
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Northern Ireland
Protestant
Unionist Association
Pleasant Weather Forecast With Mild Tonight
Mostly sunny and pleasant today with highs in the upper 70s. Cloudy and mild tonight and tomorrow with lows near mid 60s and 19 to 20 percent precipitation chances. Sunset today is 8 38 p m and sunrise tomorrow 6 29 a m. High yesterday reached 76 while low fell to 6 at 1 38 a m today.
Soviets Push for Laos Peace Settlement
Diplomatic sources in Saigon say the Soviet Union urges a political settlement in Laos and told North Vietnam it will not boost military aid. They note Moscow seeks to diminish Red China's influence and favors Premier Souvanna Phouma as neutralist leader amid tacit optimism about peace talks.
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Soviet Union
Laos
North Vietnam
Russia
Vientiane
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Pathet Lao
Britain
Tral
National group backs single ground for divorce nationwide
The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws proposes irretrievable breakdown as the sole basis for divorce replacing fault. A court would grant custody to the parent best suited to the child’s interests. The ABA has approved the plan to be considered by its House of Delegates.
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National Conference of Commissioners
American Bar Association
ABA Board of Governors
House of Delegates
Elyria to swear in first black policeman Monday
A 28 year old Lorain man will be sworn in Monday as a patrolman in the Elyria Police Department Lafayette Peoples. He was appointed June 30 by Safety Service Director James T Tracy. He is the first black patrolman on the Elyria force and has served in the Marine Corps Military Police.
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Elyria
Lafayette Peoples
West 20Th St
Elyria Safety Service
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Elvira
Safety Service
James T Trace
Traces
Local government reforms spotlight life quality gains
Reporter Anita Schrodt surveys area leaders on how recent governance changes have improved daily living. Mayors share plans and outcomes, while features explore local stories from legal issues to community heritage.
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Anita Schrodt
Sunday Chronicle
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Rypa PE
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