Soviet Navy Chief Boasts Global Reach and Deterrence
Moscow reports Admiral Sergei Gorshkov on Navy Day touts a growing fleet of nuclear submarines capable of locating and destroying ships worldwide. He says Soviet forces deter aggression, citing Vietnam and the Middle East, and claims subs armed with missiles and torpedoes can strike any ocean region. The piece notes U.S. carrier and destroyer superiority but fewer cruisers and conventional subs.
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Democratic leaders urge Eagleton to quit as vice president pick
The new Democratic National Committee leaders urged Sen. Thomas Eagleton to step down after a week of medical history controversy. Jean Westwood and Basil Paterson said it would be noble for Eagleton to withdraw and noted the party could select a new candidate within 10 to 14 days if he refused McGovern's request.
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McGovern, Eagleton Meet Over Veep Role Amid Questions
McGovern and Eagleton plan a Monday night discussion on Eagleton's place on the Democratic ticket. McGovern says Eagleton could be a plus or minus and cites past hospitalizations. Eagleton pledges to stay on and be an asset while McGovern notes a concurrent decision after talks. Weather notes follow.
Butte Fire Destroys Four Homes and Garages on Walnut Street
A Sunday blaze on Walnut Street damaged or destroyed four houses and two garages, with 2017 being a total loss for Tom Sheehy and 2015, 2023, and 2025 Walnut properties incurring various damages. Fire crews from city, Race Tracks, Boulevard, and National Guard assisted. total incident time about 2.5 hours. A separate grass fire near Stauffer Chemical Co. was reported to be three acres by 4 p.m.
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Eagleton stays in race despite calls to quit
Senator Thomas Eagleton reiterated on Face the Nation that he intends to remain the Democratic vice presidential nominee unless Senator McGovern suggests otherwise. He defended his campaign, cited support from key figures, and faced questions over a discredited report about an arrest the columnist later apologized for. Time poll indicated minimal impact on Nixon’s support from Eagleton disclosures.
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British Army Attacks Londonderry Barricaded IRA Strongholds
A large British army task force launched an armored assault on Londonderry early Monday. Armored cars and troops advanced into the Bogside area, a Catholic enclave, meeting no immediate resistance from IRA snipers as darkness covered the operation.
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Strong quake shakes Alaska near Sitka and Southeast coast
A 7.3 magnitude quake struck southeastern Alaska centered about 30 miles west of Sitka. No major damage or injuries were reported. tsunami warnings were canceled. Plaster fell in Sitka and Juneau, with evacuations and scattered effects noted along the coast.
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Motorcyclists Killed and Drowning Mark Montana Toll
Two motorcyclists died in separate incidents this weekend while a third man drowned, pushing Montana’s 1972 highway fatality toll to 209. The riders were James Michael McKee 25 of Meeteetse Wyoming and Wendell Bonnet 19 of Glendive. Gary L. Ford 19 of Kalispell drowned.
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Gary L. Ford
Kalispell
DDT foes face two new pesticide threats
Two chemical cousins of DDT aldrin and dieldrin replace the banned pesticide in the battle between pesticide makers and environmentalists. EDF warns they are persistent and potentially harmful while Shell challenges EPA actions and pushes for a public hearing.
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Environmental Defense Fund
Shell Chemical Co
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
United States
William D. Ruckelshaus
Environmental Protection Agency
Shell Chemical
Ruckelshaus
Charles F. Wurster
EDF
MoMo Monster Sighting Sparks Escalating Hunt in Louisiana
In Louisiana Missouri the MoMo monster chase continues with sightings of a tall black stinking creature near the Mississippi River bluffs. Police FAA and a private UFO group lead the investigation while Illinois troopers report a green dragon and 12 youths tied to a New Canton incident.
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Jane Harrison
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