Bomb blasts hit London. guards posted nationwide
London experiences two explosions within 21 hours as Scotland Yard orders full emergency alert and guards on public buildings. The Royal Tank Regiment HQ near Parliament is hit, and the Post Office Tower on the 31st floor is damaged. IRA initially blamed, but IRA in Dublin denies bombing the tower.
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Thieu Taunted By Widows At Bien Hoa Cemetery
President Nguyen Van Thieu walked among mourning families at the Bien Hoa national cemetery. Widows in mourning dress with infants cried beside him as locals expressed grief and anger over the war and the president’s presence.
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South Vietnam
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Red China Flag Hoisted At U N Headquarters
The flag of the People’s Republic of China is raised at United Nations headquarters for the first time if weather allows. Acting Foreign Minister Chi Peng-fei advised U Thant to list China with the initial letter C in English, aligning with alphabetic order.
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People’s Republic of China
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Desegregation Bill Moves Through House Fast
Speaker Carl Albert aims to push a 1.5 billion dollar school desegregation bill through the House today with minimal debate and no amendments. The measure, backed by the administration, requires a two thirds vote and could avoid forcing Northern liberals to face a divisive busing vote.
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Heath returns to Downing Street after Eur ope move
Prime Minister Edward Heath arrives at 10 Downing Street following Parliament’s vote to end Britain’s isolation and join the six nation European Economic Community. Heath calls it a historic decision and says the British people accept the challenge.
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Graham Recovers From Abdominal Fever In London
Evangelist Billy Graham has recovered from a severe abdominal and fever attack in London his headquarters reported. The 52 year old was filming with Cliff Richard when struck by illness and is now up and around and feeling better. He plans to address a British business executives conference and then fly to the United States.
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Israel builds Bar Lev line defenses along Suez
American intelligence analysts report Israel strengthening its canal defenses with a tall earthen wall along the Bar Lev line. No signs of withdrawal are evident as Israel and Egypt edge toward a tentative settlement including a cease fire and canal withdrawal.
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Bar-Lev
Edgewater Fortune Heads to Amchitka Protest Mission
A 150 foot Canadian minesweeper Edgewater Fortune sails from Vancouver with a second vessel to protest the forthcoming US five megaton underground nuclear weapons test on Amchitka Island. UPI reports the mission aims to pressure officials over the planned test.
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Weeks Unopposed In Mayor's Race In Aiken
Voters in Aiken with valid registrations in Precincts 1 through 6 may cast ballots in the mayoral race. The city council election features three Democrats and three Republicans with incumbents seeking reelection, and candidates answered questions about qualifications.
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Economic Program Nearing Phase 2
Washington AP reports Phase 2 of President Nixon's economic program is taking shape amid congressional controversy and hard talk from labor leaders. Nixon names members of the Wage Board and Price Commission.
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Committee Tackles Aid Bill Amid Posture of Freeze
Senate Foreign Relations Committee debates a restart for U S aid after the freeze with Sen J W Fulbright forecasting possible approval of a stopgap plan and President Nixon seeking a temporary extension while a new program is drafted.
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Reapportionment Bill Threat To Legislature
In Columbia AP reports the reapportionment stalemate faces House and Senate as noon session begins Tuesday. The House may grant free conference power to resolve the deadlock. without it the Senate bill would fail and a new process or court intervention could be forced.
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R- Aiken
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Lexington
Army Cuts 13 Units Amid Vietnam Withdrawals
Thirteen U.S. Army units totaling 1 335 men were phased out of combat today as Vietnam withdrawal continues. Total U.S. strength in country now 196 700 last week, with a possible residual force of 40 000 to 50 000 by July 1. Melvin Laird travels to Saigon to outline Nixon plan, meeting with Bunker Abrams Thieu and others.
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Creighton W. Abrams
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New Voting Equipment Arrives in Aiken for School Board Election
The Aiken County Election Commission approves 336 punch card voting recorders to be used in the February school board race. Voters will receive computer cards and punch holes to select candidates, with results tallied by central computer and announced earlier.
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Eugene England
General Fund
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