Bomb scare closes Downing Street and evacuates ministry
Police discovered and defused a 174 pound bomb near Scotland Yard, prompting a Downing Street lockdown and a later evacuation of the Ministry of Agriculture as officers investigated an apparent Garda bomb. The device exploded about 45 minutes after the initial alert amid conflicting notes on possible motives and sources.
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Northern Ireland Votes On British Union Referendum
In Belfast a referendum over Northern Ireland’s status drew armed guards as over 3 000 troops and police protected polls. Violence claimed a Catholic man’s life and combatants targeted booths, amid attacks and a raid that netted an IRA commander. Results expected Friday night.
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Britain enters second rail strike amid nationwide walkout
London reports a second seven day rail strike paralyses Britain causing power outages and hospital service disruption. Thousands travel again so workers protest a pay freeze under Prime Minister Edward Heath. Union leader Ray Buckton calls the strike a tragedy while Sheffield hospital chair Reginald Gordon rejects blame on strikers for a patient's death.
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