Northern Ireland votes as bombs rattle towns
In Belfast area polling opened for a provincial assembly amid renewed violence. Bombs exploded in Toomebridge and Creagh with no casualties as authorities expected turnout near eighty percent of about one million voters across 210 candidates seeking 78 seats.
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Colin Frost
Associated Press
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Toomebridge
Creagh
Irish Republic
Paddy Wilson
Assembly
South Viets Welcome News of More Bombing
Phnom Penh reports welcome Nixon bombing decision as aiding Cambodian forces to regain territory and quicken end to war. Maj. Gen. Fernanez predicts heavy losses for Khmer Rouge and North Vietnamese, while U.S. air strikes persist near the capital. Saigon cites 73 new Communist truces violations and a village killing spree. Vietnam and Cambodian tensions rise as accusations and counterclaims emerge.
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Dennis Neeld
Associated Press
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
VAP
Nixon
U.S
Kompong Kanetuot
Day Kraham
Mekong
Saigon
Viet Cong
International Commission of Control and Supervision
Deleta
Notable Public Figures in Nation and State News
Gov George Wallace accepted a Colt 45 revolver from the Alabama Peace Officers Association and recalled his Laurel Maryland shooting. Actor Peter Lawford sued for divorce from Mary Rowan, Dan Rowan’s daughter, with no alimony sought. Lt Gov Lester Maddox plans to publish his auto biography with Doubleday. John Lennon and Yoko Ono attended Senate Watergate hearings, prompting a brief buzz of attention.
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Ala
George C. Wallace
Alabama Peace Officers Association
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Santa Monica
Calif
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Mary Rowir
Miss Rowan
Dan Fiawan
Lawford
Puerta Vallarta
Mexico
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Tate
Bvnnedy
Washington
John Lennon
Yoko Ono
Senate
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Maureen
Senate OKs 5.6 percent Social Security increase
The Senate approved a 5.6 percent cost of living rise for Social Security recipients 72 to 17 with no payroll deduction increase. House action awaited, White House fate uncertain. Nixon aides opposed the hike amid broader debt limit and welfare riders.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
White House
Nixon
Senate House
Te Senate
Cambodia
Artesia Hall hearings strain license probe details
Houston witnesses testified as state welfare officers faced questions over Artesia Hall in Liberty County. The subcommittee examined licensing actions tied to the troubled school and the involvement of Dr. Joseph Farrar, Sue Keeney, and others amid prior critical reports and a murder indictment against Farrar.
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Merisi
Artesia Hall
Liberty County
Sue Keeney
House Welfare
Ruth Uri
George R. Burrows
Farrar
Tex
Welfare Department
Keeney
State Department of Welfare
W. Kendall Baker
State Board of Welfare
Denton
Rg. Keeney
Artesian Ruthr
Army
Mureder
Baker
Teamsters Agree On New Contract With Trucking Industry
The Teamsters Union and Trucking Employers Inc. reached a tentative 33 month contract covering about 400,000 drivers. Wages rise 95 cents an hour total plus 11 cents in cost of living adjustments, with 35 cents initial and 30 cents per year in each of the following years. Enhanced vacation, holidays, and health benefits included. Ratification to occur before contract expiration. officials expect strong national impact.
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Robert A. Dobkin
Washington
Teamsters
Teamster
Trucking Employers Inc
White House
Dollar Strength Dims Amid Inflation and Scandal Echoes
The dollar firmed in early European trading but analysts doubt lasting gains as U.S. inflation and Watergate fallout weigh on sentiment. The West German mark strains the European common market currency float, while gold dips in London and Zurich.
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London
Frankfurt
Paris
U.S
Europe
Zurich
Belgium
Denemark
France
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Closed Door Meeting By State Welfare Board Over Artesia Hall
State Welfare Board fixed today for a closed session on Artesia Hall a Texas teen facility near Cleveland that sparked a deported probe. Gov Briscoe asked for a state inquiry after his visit and a possible suspension of Welfare Commissioner Vowell is discussed by board members Morris and Hobby with attention to two other institutions.
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Jack Keever
Associated Press
Austin, Tex
State Welfare Board
Artesia Hall
Liberty Counery School
Texas
George Butler
Houston
Butler
Dolph Briscoe Tod
Garrett Morris
Fort Worth
Raymond Vowell
Morris
Preston Smith
Vowell
Aretesia Hall
Attorney Sewers
Department of “Uly Safesty
Attorney General’s Office
Briscoe
Bill Hobby
Cleveland
Parker To Run For Speaker Of House
Texas representative Carl Parker of Port Arthur announces candidacy for Speaker in 1975 at a Beaumont dinner. He argues a large city background fits urban industry needs and estimates spending 10 000 to 25 000 for the campaign. Parker cites 28 firm votes and 14 conditional votes as he becomes the ninth candidate in the field.
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Austin
Tex
Carl Parker
Port Arthur
Texas
Parker
Beauemont
House
Price Daniel
Bill Hobby
Campaign to stop robe ts killings in Maritime Provinces
International Fund for Animal Welfare launches ads in Cleveland to pressure Canada to halt blueberry crop depredations by pelagic robins. Birds migrate from New Brunswick Newfoundland Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island to the United States as blue berry farmers complain of ruined harvests due to pesticide use and food loss.
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Cleveland
Ohio
International Fund For Animal Welfare
Canada
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
Prince Edeward Island
United States
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