Britain marks Winston Churchill's 100th birthday
London remembers Winston Churchill on what would be his 100th birth anniversary. Clementine Churchill attended a private Blenheim Palace luncheon as memorabilia floods Britain with stamps, medallions, busts, and a full set of dinner service. A BBC dramatization faced controversy after remarks by Richard Burton drew sharp rebuke from Heath and Churchill's family. The program aired in the United States while Parliament voices anger over Burton's comments.
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Two Die After Goodyear Plant Blast in Texas
AP reports two charred bodies were pulled from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co chemical plant ruins near Beaumont Texas after a series of explosions. About 125 to 150 workers fled the site as fire spread eight miles from Interstate 10. Eight injured were hospitalized while 16 to 18 workers fought the initial blaze in the isoprene unit before fleeing.
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Dissident miners protest awful contract in West Virginia
BECKLEY W Va UPI Motorcades of coal miners planned to tour southern towns to rally anti contract sentiment against the tentative United Mine Workers pact described as the fattest labor settlement in a decade. A Miners Committee to Defend the Right to Strike led protests opposing limits on walkouts while UMW leadership touted ratification. Skeptics, including miner Jack Rumley, warned the change to mining at the face reduces miners control.
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UN extends Middle East buffer force six months
UN Security Council renewal keeps 1 200 buffer troops in the Golan Heights for another half year as Israel and Syria seek lasting stability. Waldheim delivered Syria’s reply on continued UN presence, while Israel weighed its own mobilization amid tensions.
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Kissinger Briefs Japanese Leaders Before Homeward Flight
Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger briefed Japanese officials on his talks with Chinese diplomats and on Ford's planned trip to Peking next year before flying from Tokyo to Washington. He arrived at Andrews Air Force Base later today.
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Hijacking attempt foiled on jetliner to Cyprus
A naturalized Canadian attacked a stewardess with a steak knife aboard a Jetliner and demanded flight to Cyprus. The stewardess suffered minor wounds. The attacker surrendered after the pilot talked him into it. RCMP jailed him as the plane landed in Saskatoon for court charging. In Mindanao, 23 killed when rebels seized a town and government troops drove them out. 2,511 rebels have surrendered in two weeks, in Mindanao.
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Eccentric oil tycoon H L Hunt dies at 85 in Dallas
Eccentric billionaire H L Hunt, once possibly the world’s richest man, died at 85 in Dallas from old age related complications. A self made figure who started as a farm hand and muleskinner, Hunt built a fortune in oil and diversified into food processing cosmetics and drugs. Funeral services set for Monday in Dallas.
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Pardon Granted in Selective Service Clemency
Washington UPI report notes President Ford pardoned 2 Selective Service violators among 18 cases reviewed yesterday. Eight received full pardons, others were given conditional clemencies including a year of alternate service for William C. Slater. Clemency Board chair Goodell outlined eligibility and ongoing sessions ahead of possible Christmas action.
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Nixon may not testify in Watergate coverup case
Reports to Judge Sirica say Nixon unlikely to testify before Feb. 18 in Washington or Feb. 2 in California due to health. Haldeman denied obstruction aims while testifying. Ehrlichman and others seek to finish pre Christmas, with Ehrlichman pressing for Nixon’s testimony and possible jury sequestration. The June 23 meeting transcript showed Nixon denying orders to obstruct, while Haldeman disputed earlier witness claims and denied destruction of documents or illegal wiretap involvement.
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