Belfast gun battles kill five gunmen amid post internment violence
In Belfast and Londonderry, British forces faced a deadly surge of violence as gunbattles across several Catholic districts left five IRA gunmen dead, three soldiers wounded, and a year-old boy struck. A 460-pound bomb was defused in Londonderry after a telephoned threat at a factory. IRA denial of security access until McCann’s funeral fueled further tensions.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
UPI
Bulsh
Turk
Hare
Irish Republican Army
IRA
Joseph McCann
Turt Lodge
Paul Collins
Londonderry
Iceland
Forest fire roars across 17000 acres in North Carolina
A two mile wide sheet of flame blackened more than 17000 acres in North Carolina as firefighters completed fire lines around the blaze. Winds were light then expected to rise, clamping outdoor burning bans and smoke restricted highways. Marines from Camp Lejeune joined the effort to mop up lines.
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Jacksonville
N. C
UPL
North Carolina
Jose
Camp Lejeune
Demonstrators Arrested at San Francisco Antiwar Rally
About 1 500 protesters gathered near the San Francisco federal Building to condemn renewed bombing in North Vietnam. Police arrested 70 demonstrators in San Francisco and at Alameda Naval Air Station, with injuries reported, while Joan Baez led 200 protesters at the Alameda site.
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San Francisco
UPID
Federal
North Vietnam
Joan
Stanford University
U.S
Air Force
Alameda
Joan Baez
Vietnam
Group urges drug firms to study advertising at meeting
Public interest group Project on Corporate Responsibility urged the drug industry to examine advertising and labeling practices. The delegation spoke at American Cyanamid Co stockholders meeting in Portland, citing social science findings on advertising influence while noting voluntary studies and potential bills to curb ads. The firm reported over 1.25 billion in U S sales and 223.6 million in Q1 1972 worldwide, as executives defended compliance with laws and stressed moral responsibility to shareholders.
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Portland
Mainur
Washington, D.C
Jeffrey
Cowan
Washington
American Cyanamid Co
Clifford D
Siverd
United States
Eileen Cowan
U.S
Wit
Bear mauls girl at park cage despite warning signs
Springfield report says 18 year old Westfield girl ignored posted warnings and reached into a polar bear enclosure at Forest Park Zoo. The 2 year old bear Snowball was shot in the head by park police while veterinarians treated the animal. Dufva sustained a broken left arm and deep gashes requiring 33 stitches, listed in good condition at Wesson Memorial Hospital. Police noted a sign warning visitors to stay away from the cage.
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Springfield
Mass
UPL
Westfield
Forest Park Zoo
Jody Dufva
Snowball
Wesson Memoria
Long road to success for professional models
New York via UPI reports the modeling field rewards persistence as rejection is common. Mrs. Richard Lenz of Las Vegas notes tall, wholesome all American looks are in demand, with fashion runway and television ads offering varied careers and higher pay, especially in New York.
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New York
UPI
Richard “Bernie” Lenz
Las Vegas
Nev
John Robert Powers
The
Modeling Association of America
MAA
Monty
Somea Ca
Mrs. Lenz
Sheaid
Mecca
Naomi Sims
Jean Shrimpton
Wilhelmina
Lena
Miami
Nate
Lenz
Researchers say reactor discharge did not alter river ecology
Two University of Connecticut scientists conclude thermal discharges from a nuclear plant near Noank did not significantly change Connecticut River ecology. Findings from a four year before and after study show minor shifts in micro algae near the discharge, with bacteria adapting to temperature and salinity. researchers call for further long term study.
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Norwalk, Conn
UPI
University of Connecticut
Connecticut River
John D. Buck
Julia S. Rankin
Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Co
Noank
Hast Haddam
Journal of Water Pollution Control Federation
Buck
Vermont House Leader Calls for Tax Overhaul
Vermont lawmakers form a special committee led by Speaker Walter Kennedy to overhaul the tax system. The panel, urged by Gov. Davis, aims to propose changes this summer focusing on local property taxes and potential statewide reform to fund education. Two subcommittees on education environment and tax distribution will study the system.
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Montpelifi
UPI
Walter Kennedy
Chelsea
Vermont
Davis
Kennedy
Ex GOP treasurer dies in Montpelier
Montpelier reports Frank O. Corey former treasurer of the State Republican Committee dies Monday at Heaton USP He was a former president of First National Bank of Montpelier a Montpelier School Board veteran and three term Vermont legislator He led Vermont Bankers Association and was a New England Council delegate A funeral Mass set for Wednesday at St Augustine s Church Montpelier Norw ich University will host Gen William Westmoreland May 20 for graduation Armed Forces Day Westmoreland long service chief of staff since 1968 will finish four year tour and has not announced future plans National Life Insurance Vermont says policies exceed 4 million in force last week.
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Northfield
William C. Westmoreland
Army
Norwich University
Alea
Albany Protests Target Abortion Law Sees Clergy Arrests
About a thousand people gathered on the steps of the Albany capitol protesting a restrictive abortion law. Two priests from Schenectady were arrested for blocking traffic as demonstrators urged the state to return to a law allowing abortions only to save the mother’s life. The piece notes a 24 week up-to- reason expansion.
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Albany
Paul the Apostle's
Schenectady
al Wah
Elco plans Greylock Glen resort with 550 jobs for Berkshire
Alan S Cantor of Elco Resort Developers predicts 550 new jobs and 1000 indirect positions as Greylock Glen becomes a year round resort on 550 acres at Mount Greylock base with an eight story 34 room hotel, convention facilities, ski area and 18 hole golf course. The firm seeks 310 additional acres from Joseph J Deliza. North Adams plans parking solutions after student protest downtown over parking fines.
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North Adams
Main Street
Joseph R. Blanco
North Adams State College
James T. Amsler
Public meeting to vote on Greylock War Memorial restoration
A Boston meeting on April 19 will decide if the Department of Natural Resources may spend 390000 to restore the Veterans War Memorial atop Mt. Greylock. Work includes dismantling the granite exterior, rebuilding the tower core, and replacing granite, with completion targeted for next winter if approved.
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Boston
Department of Natural Resources
Mt. Greylock
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