IRA terror threat after Westminster bombing signals summer surge
London officials fear Westminster Hall bombing hints at a Provisional IRA summer campaign targeting government buildings and officials in England. A 20 pound blast at the Palace of Westminster injured 11 and caused a gas fire and extensive damage. In Italy Sardinia vote weak for Christian Democrats as Communists and Socialists gain, reshaping coalition talks led by Mariano Rumor.
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Italy
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Supreme Court ruling limits use of public facilities by segregated private schools
In Montgomery Alabama a district court ban on segregated private schools using city stadiums and courts was upheld, signaling little impact in the South where whites moved to suburbs to dodge integration and many such schools now claim openness to all children. Across Washington, Defense Secretary Schlesinger indicated reservations about aiding Egypt with nuclear plants while Attorney General Saxbe defended Petersen’s handling of Watergate grand jury discussions and warned against leaks. In a Senate briefing, officials reported more than 1.25 billion data items on Americans held by 54 federal agencies as privacy legislation debates begin.
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U.S
Egypt
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Atty
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Nixon
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Petersen
Congress
Senate Constitutional Rights Subcommittee
Teamsters Picket Across Gulf Building Move in Pittsburgh
Workers from a local Teamsters strike assisting Gulf Building material moves faced protest from women complaining the men would help Gulf but not private families. Two women were arrested during the confrontation in Pittsburgh.
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Gulf
Fire at Park Ridge home leaves multiple dead
Firemen carried one body from a ranch style house in Park Ridge Indiana as investigators combed a small blaze. Authorities say four of the victims appear to have been slain, with the scene described as a homicide investigation in its early stage.
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Few States Use Disaster Relief Help
Washington reports that since the Federal Disaster Relief Act took effect only two of six declared disaster areas pursued the special grant program. Arkansas and Oklahoma joined. Missouri Illinois Minnesota and Kansas have not decided. Governors were briefed at signing May 22, and centers were set up to handle applications. prima facie data notes 352 grant applications in Oklahoma. timelines depend on individual needs and damages.
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Fireworks Ban Put Off
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission voted five to zero to grant a public hearing on objections from Chinese and U S fireworks firms before the midnight Fourth of July ban could take effect. The panel said no merits ruling, but delays safety standards labeling for other fireworks for at least 30 days while hearings occur.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
Taiwan
Macao
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Oklahoma
Slaying Cover-Up in Suburban Home Leaves Five Dead
In Park Ridge Illinois authorities probe a murder and arson linked to a family tragedy. Raymond Fuchs 49 Ruth 48 Linda 14 Scott 16 were found slain in the basement with the eldest son Jeffrey 18 later found burned but unidentified. Neighbors recall a close knit quiet family. The fire may have been started to cover the killings. The mother was bound by a wash tub and Linda lay beside her with head wounds. A kitchen knife and binding indicate a brutal home attack. All bodies wrapped in bedding. cause under investigation. The family’s children played in the Maine East High School band and the parents were active in the Music Boosters Board. The community awaits details as investigators piece together the events.
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Anthony Sciaraffa
Cook County
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Ment
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Scatt
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Brown
Henry Olesky
Maine East High School
U S Women Ski Team Diet Claims 20 Pound Loss in Two Weeks
An old advertisement touts a “Ski Team Diet” allegedly used by the U S Women’s Alpine Ski Team to shed 20 pounds in 14 days. It promises maintained energy, non starvation, and easy use, claiming endorsement by Sports Illustrated and offering a mail order for $3.25 rush.
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Sports Ilustrated Magazine
O.K
National Health Institute
P.O
Dept. 9
Durham
Calif
Budget Vote Brews in Harrisburg on State Plan Clash
In Harrisburg the Senate plans a second vote on Gov. Shapp's 3.8 billion budget to force a House Senate conference. House committees hold the plan, while leaders seek a formal conference and a July 1 spending deadline looms. Republicans push cuts to welfare and other programs to fund local government subsidies. Shapp to respond to Rep. Seltzer's revenue concerns at a news conference.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Thomas Lamb
D-Allegheny
Shapp
Rep. N. Jack Seltzer
House Appropriations Committee
Seltzer
Lebanon
Shap
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