IRA Provisional Wing to suspend offensive actions in North Ireland
The Provisional IRA announces a unilateral pause in offensive operations in Northern Ireland starting midnight Monday, June 26, contingent on a public reciprocal response from British forces. The statement, issued in Dublin, frames the move as a path to meaningful talks between major parties.
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Talks Resume as Bay Area Concrete Drivers Strike Enters Fourth Week
San Francisco AP reports contract talks to resume with 41.09 Bay Area concrete and aggregate drivers unionists from Teamsters Vocals Local 215 meeting with Aggregate and Concrete Association officials. Officials say a little progress was made, with the union seeking 50 cents hourly rise, 3 percent more in health benefits, and seniority and subcontracting protections. Association had offered 48 cents.
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FBI arrests seven for Oakland Bay area bookmaking
The FBI announced the arrests of seven individuals in the San Francisco Bay area on federal gambling charges for allegedly running a four million dollar a year bookmaking operation. Those detained include Armands Cosenza Attilio Foe Spagnuolo Stephone Cossnza John Facchino Mary Cosenza Albert Rosevear and Dominic Montalban.
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Reagan assails McGovern plan at American Legion event
Ronald Reagan, campaigning in California, warned that cutting defense spending by billions would harm national security. He did not name McGovern, but aligned his critique with the Democratic proposal to slash the defense budget by as much as one third to one half. He cited a study claiming a 12 billion dollar cut could cost 900,000 jobs and criticized McGovern’s vow to end the Vietnam War in 90 days.
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Pageant officials disqualify Miss Ventura in California run
Santa Cruz AP report shows Miss Ventura Dra Wagner disqualified from Miss California Pageant for not meeting age rule. Officials cite entry mix up in Ventura and say Wagner aims to compete next year as three remaining contestants prepare for swimsuit and talent events Friday at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium with the crown awarded Saturday.
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Hawaii docks brace for 72 hour waterfront strike
Hawaii faces a threatened three day waterfront strike after an 72 hour notice from dock workers. Carl Damasa of the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union warned that operations could halt if no agreement is reached by the deadline, endangering the islands' shipping lifeline and supply lines.
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Topless ban ruling frees Illinois tavern owner
In East St Louis, Circuit Judge Francis Maxwell ruled the St. Clair County topless entertainment ban unconstitutional, saying nudity in entertainment is protected by the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Edward Becker resumed operations with three topless waitresses as the commission announced a rewrite to target such activity.
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Smoking decline continues amid mixed 1970 data
Washington based UPI reports government findings show overall cigarette smoking fell from 1965 to 1970 with 48.0 million adults 17 and older smoking daily in 1970 versus earlier years, while heavy smoking rose among both men and women. The National Center for Health Statistics notes men favor quitting more than women and compares tallies with the Health, Education and Welfare agencies.
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PT and T seeks interim rate hike in California
Pacific Telephone Co asked the California Public Utilities Commission for $198.2 million in interim annual rates, citing a Supreme Court decision that rolled back earlier increases. The filing projects refunds over $145 million to eight million customers and lower current bills, with residential rates in San Francisco rising to $5.90 if approved.
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Israelis Strike South Lebanon Border Again
Israeli gunners attacked border villages in southern Lebanon for a second day. Reports say Israel launched air and ground strikes and captured five Syrian officers. Lebanese President Suleiman Franjieh called an emergency cabinet session to seek UN Security Council action. Lebanon protested at the United Nations amid fears of a broader Middle East escalation.
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