Bomb blasts hit Heath home amid Irish peace marches
A bomb exploded near former British prime minister Edward Heath as peace marches drew tens of thousands in Dublin and Belfast. Across Northern Ireland, three other blasts caused extensive damage with no injuries. Police warned of more threats before the IRA truce, while leaders like Dr Alan Buchanan urged nonviolence.
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Brooke backs gas tax as long term necessity
Sen Edward Brooke of Massachusetts advocates a 20 cent gas tax hike and a weight based car tax. He urges President Ford to propose the tax, aims to shield low earners by tax credits, and seeks diverting Highway Trust Fund revenue to mass transit and social programs. He predicts a recession and calls for wage and price controls.
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Avalanche kills ten in Iceland town and rescue continues
A 150 man rescue party searched for two men missing after an avalanche buried the Teelandic town of Neskaupstadur, killing ten and destroying a fishmeal plant and homes. Prime Minister Geir Hallgrimsson visited the disaster area as frogmen and coast guard vessels scoured the North Atlantic for bodies. One survivor, Amnn Thorstéinsson, described the moment the wall collapsed and his 20 hour burial in snow.
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Slalom Tragedy: Nine Skiers Dead At Steinbergkogel
Nine skiers died in an avalanche at Steinbergkogel on the Kitzbuhel slopes as warnings may have been ignored. Four Austrians survived while five West Germans and four Austrians were confirmed victims. A court commission opened to review warning signs placement under current conditions.
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