France says Norwegian bought ships headed to Israel
Italian fishing boat Anna Maria sighted five French built gunboats bound for Israel amid France arms embargo. Gunboats with Israeli crews escorted by Israeli ships and two submarines were seen near Sicily after leaving Cherbourg. Diplomatic protests followed as Egypt summoned ambassadors from France and Norway.
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France probes gunboat sale amid embargo row
France opened an inquiry into a gunboat sale once thought to be to a Norwegian firm but traced to a Panamanian company with Oslo ties. Reports of allies arresting the vessels and Arab interception plans circulated as the five boats passed Gibraltar en route to Israel, part of a 12 craft shipment embargoed a year ago.
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Israel Syria air clashes raise Middle East tensions
Israeli and Syrian jets clashed over the Golan Heights as Israel stepped up air activity attacking Jordanian and Egyptian posts along the Suez Canal. Israeli planes reported success in dogfights but claimed no losses. Syria reported none. Jordan reported casualties from a radar site strike north of Amman while Egypt cited Phantom jets in the raids. Turn to Page 4 for more.
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Robbery at McDonald's Drive In nets $1126
Two masked men with revolvers robbed the McDonald's Drive In on North Ridge Road at about 1 30 a m as staff prepared to close. They forced seven employees inside, opened the safe with manager Leo Kenzik directing, and fled with 161 in change and 965 in currency after seven minutes. Authorities searched the area.
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Agnew arrival in Manila met by protests and police
Anti American demonstrators attacked the limousine carrying U S Ambassador Henry Byroade and his wife as Vice President Agnew and his wife arrived for a reception at the U S Embassy. Riot police kept the crowd away while tear gas restrained protesters and a leaflet linked to the Free Philippine Youth Union and Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation was distributed. Agnew praised Philippines under a new decade of partnership and announced a Asia tour.
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Fatal Lorain bridge crash claims Sheffield Lakeman
A high level Henderson Avenue Bridge crash over the holiday weekend killed Walter Paster, 26, of Sheffield Lake. His wife Lynette, 24, is in guarded condition with a broken leg. The other driver, Paul Bertram B., is in fair condition and charged with first degree...
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Irving Park Blvd
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Lorain County hires architects for courthouse and jail complex
Lorain County commissioners signed contracts with Smith and Clark, and Landig and Wycoff of Elyria to prepare preliminary plans and cost estimates for a county building complex including an administration building, courthouse, jail and Green Acres children’s home. Sites are under review with feasibility tests to follow, and a future site decision is promised.
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Winter Storms Leave Northeast Snowbound and South in Wind
A major storm dumps two to three feet of snow across the Northeast and drives winds into the Atlantic. Separately a Southeast storm and Santa Ana gusts lash the nation with near zero visibility in places. Vermont declares disaster after record snow. nine died in upstate New York shoveling snow.
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Ujhelyi Enters Lorain Mayoral Race in 1971
Lorain city auditor Antone Ujhelyi announced he will run for mayor in the 1971 Democratic primary. He criticized city governance and said Lorain must move ahead and develop with his leadership.
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Russia and China to Resume Border Talks
Moscow says Deputy Foreign Minister Vasily Kuznetsov will fly to Peking in a few days to renew border talks halted December 14. The talks, begun October 20, aim to resolve territorial clashes along the Soviet Chinese border with no reports on progress. East European allies have voiced pessimism. Hong Kong sources confirm stalemate.
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Seasonal Weather Update With Snow Chance Tonight
Weather forecast notes a temperature drop with a chance of light snow tonight and tomorrow. Lows in the 20s, highs near 38. Sunset today at 5:66 p.m., sunrise tomorrow at 7:54 a.m. High 32 at 2:58 p.m. yesterday, low 26 at 2:00 a.m. today.
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