Railyard blast injures 103 and damages Alton Southern lines
An explosion at the Alton and Southern railway yards injures 103 people and damages cars and tracks. Hospitals report mixed conditions with four in critical care and dozens treated for lacerations from shattered glass. Looting observed at nearby stores amid widespread destruction.
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No Account To Hughes Swiss Bank Letter Reveals Denial
AP reports a Swiss bank letter states Howard Hughes had no account to which checks were deposited for alleged material in a disputed autobiography. McGraw-Hill and Life magazine say checks were for the Hughes biography by Clifford Irving. Hughes denies meeting Levine amid court disclosures and publishers prepare updates as blasts and legal actions unfold.
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Iowa Firms Escape IRS Prosecution Under Phase 2
In Des Moines IA firms facing Phase 2 price posting violations were not prosecuted after a procedural error delayed complaints. Lawyers said the IRS halted moves to prosecute three Montivelle merchants and others in Bos Moltes Inelianols and Marion. The U.S. attorney and Danielson expect further guidance from authorities before targeting 51% of violators, as merchants rush to post prices ahead of deadlines.
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Diocese To Pay Tax For Priest Protesting War
Philadelphia diocese agrees to pay income tax for priests who refused on war protest grounds. David Gracie, urban leader for Philadelphia, had withheld 14 months of taxes, citing resistance to World War II. Council debated corporate action. one member warned of subversion if supporting Gracie.
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Dole denounces Democrats on party-a-thon broadcast
In a televised rebuke, Sen. Robert Dole accuses the Democrats of staging a party-a-thon and uses the moment to attack President Nixon and the party’s claims. He blasts the broadcast as a charade claiming it to be a fundraiser and platform showcase with ads and speeches.
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Seven Die as Manila Airport Fire Sparks Arson Probe
A massive blaze swept through Manila's four story international airport terminal, injuring at least 23 with seven confirmed dead. Civil aviation officials searched for causes amid reports of multiple explosions and a possible arson. Rescue crews battled smoke as flights were halted and later efforts aimed to resume operations.
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Packard Back at Hewlett Packard Chair
David Packard is elected chair of Hewlett Packard Co after returning from retirement. He previously left in 1969 to serve as deputy secretary of defense and is now resuming leadership of the Palo Alto company.
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Electronics Unit Going to Peking
A $50 million self contained electronics station is to be built near Peking. The project aims to support President Nixon’s wish and will be wired to American radio and television stations.
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Big Postal Raises Shake Up White Collar Pay
Washington AP reports Postal Service managers received 1000 dollar year raises, with most well above Pay Board guidelines. Despite a freeze lift on Nov 14, no public action from the Pay Board or Cost of Living Council has followed. Raises range from 4000 to 20000 for some, lifting pay by about 10 percent versus a 1.6 percent guideline, prompting questions about oversight and authority.
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Britain Signs Path Toward European Common Market
Brussels reports Britain to join the European Common Market with Prime Minister Heath and leaders from Norway, Denmark, and Ireland signing a framework. The plan envisions gradual tariff elimination, a future currency reform, and expanded trade, with Britain poised to join on January 1, 1972, boosting population and production among the ten member states.
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Britain Plans Entry to Common Market Could Shift Trade
AP reports Britain, Ireland, Norway and Denmark signed to join the Common Market, altering U.S. trade prospects. Britain’s entry could cut U.S. exports to Europe as Sweden and others seek tariff-free access, with potential annual losses up to hundreds of millions. The shift follows Market barriers raised after Britain’s October vote to join.
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Ink Thrower Targets Heath Before Signing Maastricht Pact
In Brussels a unidentified woman hurled black ink at Prime Minister Heath as he arrived at Egmont Palace to sign the treaty for Britain joining the Common Market. Police restrained her after she shouted and claims surfaced naming Karine Conper as a suspect. Hundreds gathered outside the palace amid protests.
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