Riot shocks New Bedford in weekend street war
The New Bedford riot, sparked by a white officer arresting a black resident, escalated into a multi day street conflict. Three whites killed a 17 year old and wounded others, 48 injured, buildings burned, four blocks sealed. Residents blame neglect of Black residents and failed negotiations for progress. Authorities describe rioters as mostly out of town youths and thugs.
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al Rosario
Viet Cong Strategy In Saigon Coalition Talks Foreshadow Moves
Foreign News Analyst notes Viet Cong influence from Hanoi aims to sow discord in allied ranks over a possible coalition cabinet in South Vietnam. Rumors question U 3 position strength and Washington’s stance, suggesting a calculated weakening could split allies.
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Aries to Pisces Astrological Forecast With Mixed Advice
The piece presents a garbled astrological forecast for all zodiac signs from Aries to Pisces. It suggests authority figures may be intrigued by your dynamic approach, calls for independence and creativity, warns of illusions around feelings, and notes social activity and opportunities. It mentions birthdays and upcoming responsibilities and rewards, with guidance on patience and belief in oneself.
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Luca
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Millar
Pio
Tore
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Fingerprint Used in Sausage Case Clears Officer
DEVIZES England A court cleared British Army Warrant Officer Kenneth Hook of stealing a garlic sausage after police testified a fingerprint on the sausage did not belong to him. Investigators said the fingerprint was taken at Hook’s request and proved not to be his.
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Almanac notes and history highlights for July 27 1970
July 27 1970 marks the 208th day of the year with 157 to follow. Notable entries include Saturn the morning star and the evening planets Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter. Historical notes mention the U S Department of State origins in 1789, Wright’s 1902 aviation record, Korea War end in 1933, and the Suez Canal British-Egyptian agreement in 1956. Rhode Island is cited with 1 214 square miles of area.
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Korea
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Egypt
Alexandre Dumas
Welfare reform dead issue sparks political clash
President Nixon backed welfare reform proposing at least 1600 dollars yearly for poor families. Moynihan warned reform must pass in 1972 to avoid tough political and economic hurdles after the election, predicting conservative backlash and long-term difficulty.
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Daniel P. Moynihan
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Metromedia
Sudan's Emergence Tied to Arabic Phrase Bilad al Sudan
United Press International notes the Republic of the Sudan in Northeast Africa draws its fame from the Arabic expression Bilad al Sudan meaning country of the blacks. The article frames Sudan's identity through language and geography, highlighting cultural naming origins.
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Two Persian Leopards Born at Cincinnati Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo welcomed two Persian leopard cubs born Sunday by Caesarean section. One cub died in infancy and a stillborn cub was reported. The mother Shiraz had given birth less than a year ago, and the surviving cubs were in serious condition and fed synthetic milk. Cincinnati Zoo remains the only U S facility with these leopards.
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United States
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