Democrats unite to back Israel and nuclear freeze
Philadelphia Democrats presented unified fall positions endorsing backing for Israel in Lebanon and a nuclear freeze. They rejected a balanced-budget amendment and called for tax law reform while JFK Kennedy expected to speak. The convention drew minor protests outside as Republican critics attacked the platform.
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Joyride on idling Burlington Northern train near O Neill
A Burlington Northern freight engine left idling in a rail yard drove 13 miles with no crew or lights. Six of seven brakes were undone. one remaining brake caused grass fires along the tracks. A tanker car carried anhydrous ammonia, raising risk to nearby residents. No suspects identified by state patrol.
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Nixon heads to Eastern Europe on personal trip
Former President Richard M. Nixon departed New York on a Concorde bound for Paris as he begins a personal fact finding mission in Eastern Europe. He will meet with four heads of state, including Romania and its president Nicolae Ceausescu, with Secret Service and aide Nick Ruwe in attendance.
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