IRA Woman Leader Killed in Belfast Hospital Attack
Maire Drumm, a 56 year old IRA Sinn Fein leader, was shot by three assailants in Belfast's Mater hospital as she recovered from eye surgery. A stray bullet wounded another patient. Protestants blame the Ulster Defense Association and warn of reprisals. Drumm had long been a fiery voice for Irish reunification and IRA aims.
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McCarthy Back on New York Ballot for Now
Independent candidate Eugene McCarthy was temporarily restored to New York's ballot after Chief Judge Breitel granted a 24 hour stay of a court of appeals ruling. McCarthy’s attorney planned to seek Supreme Court relief to push the case higher, arguing constitutional discrimination in petition rules while Democrats challenged the signatures and districts involved.
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Heavy Fighting Mar Beirut as 9th Truce Fails
Beirut battles flare through the night as gunfire and shelling breach the nine day old cease-fire. Lebanese factions clash along the Moslem and Christian front lines, with casualties rising over 48 killed and 5 wounded. Chamoun blames Muslim militants while urging peacekeepers or Syrian intervention to avert a wider war.
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Maddox Admits He Doesn't Have Much Chance
ATLANTA AB Lester Maddox admits he has little chance in the upcoming election though his campaign, supported by unpaid volunteers led by Ned Young, may aim to build the American Independent Party for 1980. Maddox is on the ballot in 20 states and waging write ins in three others, but not on the Georgia ballot.
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Israel Attacks Egypt Sinai Peninsula on This Date 1956
On this date in 1956 Israel launched an attack against Egypt in the Sinai Peninsula. The action marked a notable escalation in Middle East tensions following prior raids and border clashes. No broader involvement details provided.
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Humphrey Expected to Leave Hospital This Weekend
New York AP reports Senator Hubert Humphrey, long recovering after a cancer operation, is due to be released from Sloan Kettering Cancer Center this weekend or early next week. His bladder was removed on October 7 and doctors say anticancer drugs will follow for months. He will convalesce at his Washington home.
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Ford Winning In Newspaper Endorsements
A survey of 661 daily newspapers in the United States shows 41 endorsing President Ford and 80 backing Jimmy Carter. Ford supporters totaled 62 percent with a combined circulation of 20,951,798, while Carter backers held 12 percent and 7,607,739 in circulation.
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Adastra Inductions at Washington High School
The fall induction ceremony for Adastra the Washington high school chapter of the National Honor Society will be held at 730 p.m. Friday in the high school auditorium. Guest speaker will be Wile Kant Fletcher president of Rapids Chevrolet. Introductory remarks by Stacey Greggs current Adastra president. Inductees include David Beatty Melanie J bender Philip Bergum Brenda Boss Kit Brolin Lynn Bruch Jessica Burni-Ferti Diane Chesmore Kevin Dunlap Julie Maddy Janet Lastenbarger Kelleen Mack Marsha McKee John Miller Annette Neveln Kathy Oshman Greg Pup James Sabin Jeff Stack James Utter Douglas Var Metre Christine Vietor Lissa Wilcox Eric Wian.
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Cambodians Use Traditional Medicines Reported
A medical research team in northeastern Cambodia has treated fevers dysentery malaria and other illnesses with traditional medicines such as plants roots leaves corn grains and other materials Phnom Penh radio reported The report notes the use of local remedies in treating common ailments during a time of regional health initiatives.
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Nixon Named on Secret Korean Payoff List
Federal investigators weigh a handwritten list seized in 1973 from South Korean rice trader Tongstut Park. Names including Nixon appear with figures in Korean text and English names, suggesting thousands of dollars in campaign contributions. The probe aims to confirm payments and identities, with Goldwater Humphrey and Hanna referenced by sources. Park denies clear links.
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US approves sale of two advanced computers to China
Washington officials say the Ford administration will permit two relatively advanced Control Daly Corp computers to China as a show of support for Hua Kuo-feng's new government amid consolidation of power. The first $2 million unit will aid exploration, the second for earthquake detection, potentially having defense uses. Kissinger reportedly won Pentagon and intelligence backing, arguing political value. COCOM must still approve the sale for NATO allies with Japan.
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Philippines forms hijack strike force trained for air piracy
Manila wired that the Philippines has trained a 1B man strike force for use against airplane hijackings. The force was used in an assault on a hijacked plane last May, resulting in the deaths of three hijackers and 10 hostages.
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Simon Plans Loophole Free Tax Proposal
Treasury Secretary William Simon announces a tax reform plan to close all loopholes and establish a single rate by year end. He gave few details at a news conference and did not indicate discussions with President Ford, noting a 40 percent federal budget rise as evidence the government has grown too large.
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