Hunger striker near death as IRA protests rise
Irish hunger striker Frank Stagg is reported in a critical state after Michael Gaughan’s death at 64 days of fasting. The five IRA inmates in British prisons demand political prisoner status and transfer to Northern Ireland jails to qualify for possible amnesty in any peace settlement.
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Kissinger defends peace efforts cost while cautioning patterns
Secretary Kissinger conceded some validity to criticism that Middle East diplomacy cost other policy areas. He said his disengagement work between Israel and Egypt and later Syria will not become the normal pattern of diplomacy though travel remains possible.
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Tornado devastates Forrest City with fatalities and damage
A tornado tore through Forrest City Arkansas killing at least four people and injuring hundreds as shoppers were trapped in Gibsons and a supermarket. Officials feared higher death tolls as debris blocked streets and 150 to 250 homes were destroyed. Hospitals in Forrest City and Memphis reported dozens of admissions and many in critical condition.
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Nixon Tour Demonstrates Rising U S Power in Middle East
President Nixon begins a five nation swing through Egypt Saudi Arabia Israel Jordan with goals centered on symbolizing a strengthened American role in the Middle East. Spokesman Warren cites peace efforts while Kissinger seeks to consolidate gains as Watergate shadows loom back home and Moscow watches the U S widening influence.
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PSP Names Pass Commander Here
Sgt Edward Pass, a Hillcrest Drive resident and Warren barracks station commander, will become officer in charge at the Corry barracks next Thursday. Capt Patrick Hankinson announces Pasi replaces Sgt Frederick Murray, transferred to Erie to supervise the patrol unit, while Sgt Edwin Gorgacz becomes Warren station commander. Pass, a 21 year veteran, returns to Corry after a 3 1/2 year absence, having previously served as trooper and Warren commander.
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Kleindienst Gets Suspended Jail Sentence
Former U S attorney general Richard G Kleindienst received a suspended one month jail term and a $100 fine for refusing to answer fully and accurately questions about the ITT antitrust case before a Senate committee US District Judge George L Hart Jr said he was a man of integrity and not bent on deception The judge noted Kleindienst testified in 1972 to protect someone else related to Nixon's order to drop a big antitrust suit against ITT The sentence is the minimum and leaves him on probation for a month while remaining free
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Charge Man With Setting Fatal Fire
AP reports 39 year old Fred Blackwell charged with six counts of murder and arson for a predawn blaze that killed Sandra Hendricks and her five children in a North Side home. He was arraigned and jailed in Allegheny County awaiting trial. Police say the fire began in clothing bags in a front hallway around 2:30 a.m. and spread to upstairs bedrooms.
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