26 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1971
Page
1
Christmas Day in Belfast passed with unusual quiet as armored cars rolled through the city. Sprigs of holly adorned tall radio aerials while small groups of people observed from doorways as the holiday mood met the city’s troubled conditions.
Democratic Chairman OBrien outlined a 1968 campaign fundraising test to mobilize small donors via direct mail and newspaper ads. He assessed Nixon advancement in foreign policy and economy but warned a close 1972 race hinges on nominating a strong, broadly acceptable candidate who can persuade voters Nixon is not the best choice. He warned of potential Nixon television and radio use and possible preelection “bombshells” to boost exposure.
On Christmas Day in Belfast the city, scarred by months of religious and political violence, saw a rare quiet as both soldiers and civilians have died since August 1969. A woman or child ran into the street with a small flag as British patrol cars moved through the capital.
A gunman injured in Belfast as a thousand strong march to Long Kesh protests internment. meanwhile India Pakistan clash over Bangla Desh, with troop shifts, prisoner releases, and a new Bangla Desh militia forming. Reports detail casualties, international reactions, and war crime custody debates amid regional tensions.
U.S. officials discuss increasing federal support for relief in a major Korean fire incident and for education funding. Cabinet members meet in emergency session to consider relief measures raising aid from 7 percent to about 25 or 30 percent. Fire officials blame limited firefighting facilities while noting the hotel fire killed no one. a school bus blast and a bomb outside a school complicate the scene. Proposals include tax credits for parents sending children to nonpublic schools.
Three New Orleans firemen were killed when a wall and balcony collapsed amid a gas explosion in the central district. Thirteen firefighters were injured as debris and smoke filled two adjacent two story buildings. Witnesses described a sudden brick fall and a backdraft, with rescuers pulling injured firemen from the rubble.
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