United States agrees to dollar devaluation and currency realignment
Washington reports the United States agrees to devalue the dollar by changing the official gold price from 350 to 800 per ounce in a major monetary pact with the Group of Ten. Treasury Secretary Connally says the move, coupled with shifts in Belgian Dutch West German and Japanese currencies, yields about a 12 percent weighted rise against other nations.
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Washington
Treasury
John B. Connally
Congress
Connally
B. Connally Jr
Christmas drop land coast seals Buzzard Bay to Rockland
A total of 950 miles was flown from Cuttyhunk Light in Buzzard's Bay to Rockland, Maine. Helping Snow with the packages is his wife, Anna Myrle.
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Cuttyhunk Light
Buzzard's Bay
Rockland
Maine
Anna- Myrle
Bomb blasts in Northern Ireland kill four in two incidents
Four people die in two separate bombings in Northern Ireland. In Londonderry a car bomb kills three men and injures another, while in Belfast a bomb explodes at Murtagh’s Bar injuring six and a 16 year old bartender is reported among the wounded. Police find a pistol at the Londonderry car scene and an ensuing security operation follows along the Bogside. The year’s Northern Ireland death toll rises to 166.
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Belfast
Norther Ireland
UPI
Northern Ireland
Matharafelt
Londonderry
Springfield Road
Murtagh’s
Jimmy McCallum
Barler
Cuban forces on alert after Nixon bluster and ship seizure
Granma reports Cuba puts air and naval forces on alert amid Nixon pressure over the Johnny Express seizure 120 miles off Cuba. Cuba vows not to be intimidated as the United States denounces the capture of the Johnny Express and Lyla Express and pledges action under international law to protect citizens and sea freedom in the Caribbean.
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Miame
UPI
Cuba
Nixon
Granma
Havana Ralo
Fidel Castro
Johnny
Express
Jose Villa
State Department
United States
U.S
Caribbean
Robert MecCakey
Fair Weather Forecast for Southern Alameda Residents
A local notice states fair weather is expected for Southern Alameda County residents tomorrow with light winds and mild temperatures. Beachgoers are advised to plan outdoor activities accordingly and monitor updates as conditions may change.
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Alamecs
Three men pull off Windsor bank heist totaling 1.1 million
In Windsor Ontario three gunmen in coveralls robbed Royal Bank of Windsor Raceway receipts totaling about 1.225 million. A fourth man drove the getaway car as employees were bound and the vault secured. police described the caper as highly professional with no guards present and possible insider aid.
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Windsor, Ont
UPI
Windsor
Detrolaw First
Royal Bank
Wes
Windsor Po
Gordon Preston
Kenneth Moore
Bank Schoul
Preston
California Legislature Clears Hurdle On Redistricting Bills
Democratic reapportionment bills pass both houses on party line votes amid sharp exchanges. Senate plan keeps 21 19 Dem control and Assembly plan would shift seats, delaying the 196? primary to June 13. Reagan vows veto. Zenovich returns for final vote as lawmakers clash over process and fairness.
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Smcramento
UPI
Genate and Assembly
Ronald Reagan
Vincent Thomas
Dian Pedro
Deama
Senate
Assembly
George N. Zenovich
Fresno
Corsimas
Zenovieh
Senate Republican Caucus
John L. Harmer
Glendale
Rea-gan
Thouse
India says truce holds amid border incidents
India claims the cease-fire remains intact despite six border incidents since Friday. Pakistan reports violations in Wagha Allah and Hassainlang areas, while New Delhi calls them minor. Defense Minister Ram urges bilateral talks to forge a new cooperative relationship.
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India
Dia
Jullunder
New Delhi
Iace
Maj. Gey
M. G. Bantra
Badi
Pakistan
Wagha-Allah
Hassainllang
Ajasthan
Desert Sea
Jagjivan Ram
Ram
K. Singh
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John Stull
Leweadia
California
Charles Conrad
Sherman Oaks
Floyd Wakefield
South Gate
John F. Foran
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Bay City
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Jerry Lewis
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Moretti
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