Eamon de Valera Dies A Fiery Irish Statesman
Eamon de Valera, last surviving Easter Rising leader and twice president of Ireland, died at 92 in Dublin after bronchial pneumonia and cardiac failure. Born in New York, he led Ireland’s fight for independence and dominated politics for decades, leaving a nation honoring his lifelong devotion to Ireland.
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Violent clashes erupt in Springfield Puerto Rican neighborhood
Gangs of youths in Springfield set fires with molotov cocktails and hurled rocks at police and firefighters during the second night of clashes. Five officers and five fire personnel were injured. at least 17 arrests reported as authorities investigated the shooting of a burglary suspect earlier in the week. Community leaders condemned the police actions and called for investigations while a funeral was planned for Jose Reyes, 21, killed during the incident.
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Montoneros
Isabel Peron
Cordoba
Argentina
Peron
Portuguese officer threatens to use troops to block new dictatorship
Brigadier Franco Charais, commanding central region forces from Lisbon to Porto, warned he would turn his units into a guarantee against a totalitarian regime. The moderates seek to oust Communist backed Prime Minister Vasco Goncalves as Portugal’s political crisis deepens. Costa Gomes may replace Goncalves with Admiral Jose Pinheiro de Azevedo, a hardline Communist supporter seen as disciplinarian. The central region houses most tanks and armored units whose commanders back the moderates. Political sources say a nonpartisan government of national salvation could be formed. Goncalves’s fate to be decided after a forthcoming assembly meeting.
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Postage to rise by Christmas in 3-cent step up
Washington UPI reports the Postal Rate Commission upheld permanent rates at 3 cent higher than last year affecting first class mail. The 4-1 decision confirms temporary rates since 1974 with potential 30 percent temporary boosts after a three month wait. Postmaster General Bailor argues responsive rate changes are needed amid inflation. Commission dissent by Frank Saponaro favored 9 cents more for the first ounce.
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St Louis Encephalitis Epidemic Hits Chicago Area
Chicago area health officials report an outbreak of St Louis encephalitis with 32 probable and suspectedIllinois cases including five confirmed. two deaths in Oak Park and Wayne County. Cook County cited as epicenter and warning on a potential major outbreak.
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Montoneros strike in Argentina plane bombing
Argentina vows to crush guerrillas after the Montoneros claimed responsibility for blowing up a Hercules transport at Tucuman airport killing four Gendarmeria and wounding 25. The blast halted a 114-strong patrol plane and followed recent clashes in Cordoba.
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Police hunt deranged suspect in Catholic church desecrations
Woonsocket police seek a deranged suspect in a string of desecrations at Roman Catholic churches including The Precious Blood Church. Experts in occult rituals aid investigators, with priest and detective noting burned vestments, arranged candles, and statues covered by collection baskets. Similar incidents were reported at St Ann's Church and St Paul’s Church in nearby towns.
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Blackstone
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UN funded study sorts marijuana varieties for research
United Nations financed scientists from multiple nations, with University of Mississippi supplying standardized marijuana cigarettes, seek to map varieties and their smoking effects using smoking machines. Research aims to standardize tests, noting many variables including cigarette shape, fillers, water filtration, and shared smoking. UN remains opposed to legalization.
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U.N. Fund For Drug Abuse Control
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Field of 12 foot grass found by Maine police
Maine state police arrested farmer Andrew Samaras for growing more than two tons of marijuana. About 4,100 pounds of plants eight to twelve feet high were found on half an acre in Canaan, near Clinton. The crop, valued at 500000 to 750000, was burned. Samaras charged with possession with intent to sell and released on bond. He faces arraignment in Somerset County Court.
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