Kissinger to Visit Syria This Month
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger plans a first visit to Damascus in a broader Middle East peace effort. Arab diplomats in London link the trip to Bhutto and Sadat, with possible stops in Egypt Israel and Lebanon and a Geneva opening for talks set for mid December.
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Geneva
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Public financing plan stalls in Senate filibuster clash
Democrats press to end the Senate filibuster and force a vote on a public campaign financing bill tied to raising the federal debt ceiling. Nixon is accused of sabotaging the measure as supporters lament unlikely passage amid a 63 billion debt overage.
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Nixon paid small federal taxes in early presidency
The AP reports White House documents show President Nixon paid under 6,000 dollars in federal income taxes over 1969 to 1972. It traces 1968 earnings, a large first-year figure, with payroll withholdings of 30,916 in early 1973.
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Gasoline Prices Rise Across Virginia Varying by Station
Gas stations statewide reported sharp price hikes with some outlets holding steady. Retailers cited distributor price increases as the reason for higher costs. The top price observed was 56.9 cents per gallon for premium at a Petersburg Sunoco, followed by 53.9 cents for high test at an Alexandria Sunoco.
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Joint Plan Seeks Oil Source for Residents
Winchester and Frederick County governments with local oil firms propose a plan to help residents find heating oil suppliers. The effort notes it does not obligate authorities or companies and urges timely form submission to secure fuel before winter.
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Ben Gurion buried beside Paula in desert ridge memorial
David Ben Gurion, founder of modern Israel, lies beside his wife Paula at a desert kibbutz. Thousands attend, with an official state funeral in Jerusalem and a national moment of silence as leaders and dignitaries honor the late leader who died at 87.
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Golda Meir
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Max Fisher
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Foreign Ministry
Britain
France
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Netherlands
Meir
Amos
Geula
Renana
Tel Aviv
Amos Ben-Gurion
Desert Kibbutz
Weekend Break In Wave Probed By Clarke County Sheriff's Office
Police investigate a rash of weekend break ins hitting Millwood Post Office Linda's Restaurant and Johnson Williams Intermediate School. Two parcels stolen from the post office and more than 200 dollars taken from Linda's Restaurant. A car theft in Winchester was recovered and two Winchester break ins reported with minimal loss. Sourced from Clarke County reports and State Police trooper notes.
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Traffic Volume Drops After Sunday Gas Station Closings
State Police report traffic fell sharply Sunday due to President Nixon’s request for gasoline stations to close on Sundays. I-81 and routes Rt. 50 and Rt. 7 saw far less traffic, with estimates up to 90 percent declines. A few stations remained open for emergencies, and motorists largely obeyed the 55 mph limit.
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Viet Cong Strike Wipes Out Up To Half Of Saigon Oil Reserves
Viet Cong attack near Saigon wipes out an estimated 35 to 50 percent of South Vietnam oil reserves at the Nha Be depot, with more than 10 million gallons burned. Sappers moved under shelling. one sapper killed. Other reports note military and civilian fuel storage, ongoing fires, and ties to a broader offensive. Khmer Rouge clashes north of Phnom Penh result in substantial government casualties and about 80 insurgents killed.
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Pioneer 10 Nears Jupiter In First Solar Sweep
Pioneer 10 speeds toward Jupiter for a close flyby as scientists monitor radiation belts and gather color photos and measurements. The 570 pound probe, launched 21 months ago, aims to help map solar system evolution and becomes the first manmade object to escape the solar system.
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