Ballyshannon clashes spill Ireland riots into Republic
Irish troops battled rock throwing youths as violence from Northern Ireland reached Ballyshannon. Prime Minister Jack Lynch sent forces after rioters threatened to overwhelm 300 police and release three IRA leaders jailed amid ongoing clashes with British forces. Sinn Fein president condemned the arrests as collaboration with Britain.
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India ready to negotiate with Pakistan any place
Foreign Minister Sarup Swaran Singh told a United Nations news conference that India is ready to negotiate with Pakistan at any place including Islamabad or elsewhere. He said Pakistan’s government may not be ready for talks soon due to current political circumstances.
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Sardar Swaran Singh
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Christmas Babies Arrive Wrapped in Red Stockings
In San Antonio at Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital maternity ward deliveries will be presented to mothers in large red stockings as part of a continuing Christmas tradition.
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Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital
Albert pins blame on Nixon over economic distress
House Speaker Carl Albert told reporters at the Capitol that President Nixon is to blame for the nation's economic distress and predicted Nixon would be voted out of office next year. He said Democrats would beat themselves if they lose.
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Yale Outlook Brightens Teens at Marshall County Shelter
Inmates at the West Virginia penitentiary raised nearly 300 dollars to fund a Christmas party for 11 teenagers held at the Marshall County Child Shelter on charges of minor crimes. The event took place Wednesday night and highlights inmate generosity amid the holiday season.
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Temperatures Slip as Southeast Cools Before Christmas
Area forecasts indicate a cold snap ending a spell of warmth with a slight warming trend on Saturday. Readings today and tomorrow near 40s to 50s with little rain, while Saturday climbs into the upper 50s and 60s for a fair day.
Late Mailers Stretch Aiken Post Office Staff
Aiken Postmaster Woodrow Wilson reports heavy holiday mail volume as post office workers process over 40 000 outgoing pieces daily and more incoming mail. He notes new Laurens facility offers more space and window service runs 8 a.m. to noon Friday to handle late Christmas card deliveries.
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U S Air Attacks Near Hanoi Amid Christmas Cease fire
American bombers supported by escorts struck radar sites near Hanoi and 82 miles away as U S air operations expanded into northeast Laos. A 102nd raid involved Shrike missiles possibly destroying a radar east of the Laotian border. The warfront in South Vietnam remained quiet with limited patrol actions and a 72 hour cease fire set to begin at 1 am Saigon time Friday. The U S also reported B 52s striking near Highway 7 in Cambodia north of Krong Dam Be while South Vietnam announced 515 prisoners would be released or pardoned on Christmas Day.
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Bob Hope Makes Surprise Visit To Red Embassy
Bob Hope flew to Laos and visited the North Vietnamese Embassy in Vientiane for about an hour and 25 minutes. He spoke with First Secretary Nguyen Van Thanh in a cordial, friendly meeting and would not disclose details of talks about U S prisoners of war in Hanoi.
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Wage and Rent Guidelines Relaxed by Nixon Action
Nixon clears retroactive pay for workers with frozen raises and allows limited rent increases under rules. Blue Cross Blue Shield rates set to roll back 34.1 percent for 1.4 million federal workers, with no profit boosts. AFL-CIO and NEA praise act extending authority to April 30, 1973.
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Price Commission
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Blue Shield
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Standard To Observe Christmas Holiday
The Aiken Standard business and advertising departments close at noon tomorrow so staff can spend Christmas with families. The switchboard will also close at noon. Regular business resumes Monday.
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Aiken Standard
Manager Charged In Theft In North Augusta
North Augusta police charged Charles E Windham, manager of the S and S Cafeter ia, with breach of trust after a fake robbery report. Windham posted $1 000 bail and was ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing as investigators recovered $1 637.15.
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Walter E. Newman
Charles E Windham
Aiken
Glenn Holley
Windham
Newman
Donations Provide Happiness At Christmas Appeal
A Salvation Army Christmas drive lists donors and amounts to aid a family facing medical bills after a March heart attack. The appeal notes hospital charges around 2400 dollars with 300 still owed and invites further contributions to prevent the family from being left out during the season.
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Stumper Jackpot Reaches 240 Dollars Ahead of New Year
The Stumper jackpot climbs to 240 dollars as readers are urged to solve tomorrow's standard Stumper puzzle. Page 12 will reveal where you went wrong this week and the ante rises, offering extra cash guidance for the season.
Thurmond Reaps Victory Rewards From Nixon Ties
Senator Strom Thurmond, renowned as South Carolina's power broker, enjoys federal grants and White House posts boosting his state. Observers note improved Nixon-Thurmond rapport as Thurmond targets a 1972 re election, citing grants for cruise ship development and other aides.
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Jimmy Byrnes
Byrnes
Harry S. Truman
Dixiecrat
Commerce Department
Charleston
Ernest F. Hollings
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