Fire Devastates Chelsea Suburb Leaving 1100 Homeless
A wind fueled blaze swept 20 blocks of wooden tenements in Chelsea Massachusetts leaving about 1100 people homeless. Four firefighters were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and the fire was contained hours after it began. National Guardsmen blocked off the charred area as residents sought shelter with relatives or in an armory dormitory. The blaze started in an abandoned rag storage building and caused extensive destruction in the aging industrial district.
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Egypt Says Israel Hit by Commandos in Sinai Saga
Egyptian communique claims commandos landed behind Israeli lines in darkness and stormed a position with heavy hand to hand fighting as tanks held new desert lines. Israelis reported a seven hour Sunday tank clash and heavy losses for Cairo while denying large ground gains.
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Area Youth Is Crash Victim In Stephens City
Two local teens remained in intensive care at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a one car crash near Stephens City at 2 p.m. yesterday which killed passenger Gary Lee Driver 18 of Winchester. Jay Nelson Gordon 15 and Gregory Scott Lineburg 16 were in critical and fair condition with head injuries and a fractured leg. Police said the car failed to negotiate a turn and struck a tree on Rt. 709 2.3 miles south of Stephens City. Driver born Feb. 19 1955 in Anchorage Alaska was owner of the car and died at the hospital. Funeral arrangements were set for 11 a.m. tomorrow at Jones Funeral Home. A second crash injured four people in a two vehicle crash at Rt. 7 and Rt. 656.
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Frederick County
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Agnew to Deliver Farewell Speech on TV Tonight
Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew will address viewers at 7:30 p.m. EDT in a roughly 15 minute speech aired by NBC and CBS. He resigned last week after pleading no contest to income tax evasion and plans to present his case in his own words. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Episcopal Parish Hall tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 45 p.m. Rotary-sponsored goal is 160 pints with appointments at 662 5412.
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Saudi Arabia Enters War Affects U S Mid East Policy
Saudi Arabia deploys troops to the Golan Heights amid Egypt and Syria consultations, signaling a diplomatic setback for the United States while oil flow is not threatened. Official radio cites King Faisal’s desire to defend Arab honor and liberation, with a token force of about 1,000 fighters reported by Arab papers. U S envoy James Aikens to be welcomed as he assumes post.
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Ford under congressional probe as VP pick faces hearings
House and Senate committees begin background checks on Gerald R. Ford ahead of confirmation. Lawmakers plan full investigations into his finances and history, with televised hearings possible. Public support appears solid but contingent on disclosures.
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Civilian premier fails to halt Thai fighting in Bangkok
In Bangkok a street war between opponents of the ruling military regime and troops continued a second day after civilian premier Sanya Thammasak promised a new constitution and elections. Casualties rose with hospitals reporting at least 165 dead from crises around the Democracy Monument as troops and naval infantry faced gunfire from students.
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Gas Price Hikes May Be Automatic
Washington AP The Cost of Living Council weighs allowing retailers to pass higher wholesale gasoline costs to consumers. Council director John T. Dunlop confirmed an announcement likely soon and said public comment would precede any plan. If approved, retail prices could rise 1 to 2 cents per gallon.
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