Blast kills British trying to save Irish lives
In Londonderry a bomb exploded as a British patrol tried to disperse youths throwing rocks at Rosemount district. Two British soldiers were killed, one aiding a group of young rock throwers, an army statement said. The IRA provisional wing claimed responsibility, as violence intensifies amid civil rights protests and calls to end martial measures in Northern Ireland.
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Weather Summary for Fremont Area Tuesday Forecast
The outlook is partly cloudy through tomorrow with highs in the mid 60s. Tonight will be in the 40s with light westerly winds. Yesterday's Fremont high reached 71 and a low of 51.
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Fremont Unions Unite in Unified Front for Board Talks
In a historic move, Fremont's two rival teachers unions join forces to present a united front in negotiations with the school district board. The two groups aim to secure a collective agreement addressing salaries and working conditions, signaling a rare show of solidarity among educators.
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Stanford Graduate Cabbie Faces Piracy Charge Copycat Hijack
A Stanford University graduate driving a taxi is charged with piracy in an alleged airline hijacking that mirrors a separate incident two days earlier. The event is described as a copycat act and involves state authorities. Page 2.
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Stocks End Week With Loss On New York Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange closed lower as traders cash in on weekly gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 4.52 to finish at 958.08 amid a mixed session after early strength faded. Defense Secretary Laird says the U S is reinforcing air and naval forces in Indochina to deter a Communist take over South Vietnam, with no new ground troops planned.
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Earthquake devastates villages in Southern Iraq killing thousands
A massive quake rips through Southern Iraq described as apocalyptic, leveling dozens of farming villages and causing up to 4,090 deaths. A Jordanian magazine reports Egyptian security agents arresting 50 Soviet technicians accused of spying for Israel, per Page 3.
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Muskie to focus on Pennsylvania California and Ohio
Sen. Edmund Muskie trains campaign on key states as he slows activity in five others. He aims to challenge Humphrey in Pennsylvania's April 35 primary while maintaining efforts in California and Ohio. He plans to cut back in Indiana Nebraska South Dakota Massachusetts and Oregon amid labor ties in Maine and Pittsburgh. Former Sen. Eugene McCarthy ends California bid. McGovern gains delegates as party politics shift.
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Fonda Hackman win Oscars at 44th Academy Awards
Jane Fonda won best actress for Klute and Gene Hackman earned best actor for The French Connection at the 44th Academy Awards. The French Connection led with five wins, Ben Johnson took best supporting actor, and Cloris Leachman won best supporting actress for The Last Picture Show.
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Showdown at polls today in Tri City
Voters in Tri City will cast ballots today for eight city council seats and two measures on public transportation and housing. Newark will elect its first mayor. Fremont three council seats, Union City three seats plus measure, Newark two council seats and mayor. Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Results later tonight. full figures not expected until after 9 p.m.
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B52s strike deep into North Vietnam and South Vietnam
U S B 52 bombers pounded targets in South Vietnam and struck deep into North Vietnam on Monday into Tuesday, focusing on fuel and ammunition depots near Vinh. The Saigon command reported heavy fighting near Quang Tri and Dong Ha, with Citigroup casualties and claims the northern offensive was halted.
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Viet Cong seek halt to bombing and new talks appeal
Madame Nguyen Thi Binh, foreign minister of the Viet Cong Provisional Revolutionary Government, appeals to Americans to urge President Nixon to stop bombing North and South Vietnam, resume Paris peace talks, and negotiate seriously. The message, broadcast as Viet Cong gains are claimed, urges ending U.S. escalation and resuming negotiations.
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Gallo buried as gangland killings mount in New York
In Brooklyn, Joseph Crazy Joe Gallo was laid to rest after a Friday murder at a Italian restaurant amid a spike in mafia related slayings. A rival bodyguard was shot outside his restaurant hours earlier, as police report no witnesses.
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