Belfast explosion wrecks navy recruiting centre
A heavy explosion in central Belfast wrecked a British naval recruiting centre near City Hall injuring two men. Police cordoned the area as troops and officers investigated. The blast followed a nearby shotgun incident and amid sectarian tension in Northern Ireland, with waterlogged streets and security measures increasing in the city.
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Concorde Breaks Sound Barrier in North Sea Tests
The British French supersonic airliner Concorde flew Friday over the North Sea on a new trial run, breaking the sound barrier. It maintained speeds between Mach 1.35 and 2.0, with a reported peak around Mach 1.45 during 44 minutes of hypersonic flight.
FBI SEEKS ANGELA DAVIS IN CALIFORNIA COURT DEATHS
A national manhunt is under way for Angela Davis a former philosophy professor and Communist accused of murder and kidnapping in a courthouse gun battle that killed four people. Prosecutors filed first degree murder charges against Davis and Ruchell Magee while authorities note a tied gun used in the attack. A funeral was held for Jonathan Jackson whose death in the court raid sparked the case.
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Bomb blasts injure 16 in Columbus shops
Bombs heavily damaged three stores in Columbus injuring 16 as shoppers were inside. An armed man was captured in a parking lot by a motorcyclist who faced gunfire. The injured, including the suspect with a broken leg, were hospitalized, with one in critical condition. A second blast occurred 20 minutes later at another department store two miles away.
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Suharto Takes Personal Command Against Corruption
President Suharto told Parliament he would personally lead the fight against nationwide corruption described as a threat to development. He released an anti corruption committee report, outlined seven recommendations, and noted progress under Indonesia's five year plan with strong gains in export income, imports, and rice production.
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Middle East Peace Moves Involve Egyptian Envoy At UN
Egyptian UN envoy Dr Mohammed El-Zawrat returned to New York with orders to enter peace talks with Israel under UN auspices. Negotiations were expected to be delayed another week as UN mediator Dr Gunnar Jarring prepared. Washington showed reluctance to accept Israel's ceasefire violation charges against the Soviet Union and Egypt.
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Israel Risks Pause In Peace Talks Over Ceasefire Violations
Washington reports show irritations over Israel pressuring the United States to denounce Russia and Egypt for alleged ceasefire breaches. Soviet missiles move toward the Suez Canal zone while UN diplomacy with Thant Yost and others continues. Israeli leaders threaten to slow Middle East peace contacts unless actions are taken, and Algeria detainees may be used as bargaining chips for Israelis held abroad. General Fawzy relinquishes command on the eastern front as Hussein and Atassi assume control. Chou En Lai agrees to visit Southern Yemen, signaling economic cooperation talks.
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US Soviet seek six month arms pact after talks resume
Washington officials expect a US Soviet treaty to limit nuclear missile stocks within six months once the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks resume in November. Gerard Smith, chief US negotiator, will brief President Nixon as talks move to Helsinki on December 2 after completing a Vienna round.
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British urged to end Rhodesia sanctions by lawmakers
A bipartisan group of House members urged Prime Minister Heath to drop Rhodesia sanctions in a July 9 letter, arguing UN and US measures have not toppled Rhodesian finances or forced settlements. They say sanctions create third nation trade channels and distort global commerce while black Rhodesians suffer economically.
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Pakistan election delay due to East Pakistan floods
Floods in East Pakistan delay Pakistan's first one man one vote elections from October to December. President Yahya Khan announced the postponement after careful consideration of factors from the unprecedented flood situation. The move comes amid calls to delay the poll as floods ravage the province.
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Canberra Theatre Booking Opens for Aug Events
Over the counter bookings start for a five day program from Monday to Friday August 17 to 21 at oF Prices. Tickets are $3, $2 for students and pensioners $1 for concession. Contact Canberra Theatre 497600 Travel Post Monaro Mall Mand Bourchiers or Mrs Homer 491723 for details.
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