Bombings Spill Over Into Republic Killing Two in Belturbet
Police said a Belturbet blast killed a man and a 17 year old girl and injured at least 12 including a child. A Clones bombing damaged a street of shops with no casualties. Irish troops sealed the border to hunt the bombers amid accusations Protestant extremists staged the attacks to strike border towns used as bases for IRA actions.
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Bank sues donor for loan default in 1972 campaigns
The National Bank of Washington sues Walter T. Duncan of San Antonio and Bryan for nonpayment of a $200 000 loan secured by 10 000 shares in Archer Daniels Midland. Duncan had donated 305 000 to Nixon and 300 000 to Humphrey. suit filed in Bexar County on December 28. A separate Dallas suit seeks 2 27 million related to a land mortgage.
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Ind
Bexar County
Dunican
Indiana
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Tony” Boyle
Davis
Jack Anderson
Thomas Eagleton
Eagleton
Cartoons Spread Cheer at San Francisco Airport
At San Francisco International Airport a Bugs Bunny boost arrives as a PSA stunt featuring 13 Warner Brothers characters. Passengers, bored between flights, cheer as Bugs Bunny Daffy Duck and Yosemite Sam greet travelers in the boarding lounge. The program, created by Cartoon Characters Inc. president Bob Claus of San Jose, aims to ease nerves and lift spirits during waits.
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Yosemite Sam
Pacific Southwest Airlines
Merry Bedlam
Warner Brothers
Claus
San Jose
Beef prices wobble as middlemen lift costs in November
Government data show November beef prices at retail fell slightly from October, but farm value and middleman charges moved differently. The USDA notes live cattle prices jumped late November, signaling potential price increases, with middlemen taking a record 43.7 cents per pound.
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Sniper Fire Targets Trooper Near Newark Barracks
Delaware State Police pursue a sniper who fired at a trooper near the Newark barracks shortly after 4 a.m. The shot hit a bulletproof back window but did not injure anyone. The suspect fled on foot, pursued by officers, who returned fire with no hits reported.
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Del
Delaware
Death of Alexander the Great at Age 33
Reports confirm Alexander the Great of Macedon died at age 33 of fever in Babylon. The death ends a reign marked by conquests across Asia and intertwined with Greek and Persian dominions. His successors and realm faces immediate uncertainty as empire fragments loom.
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Wilkes-Barre Office Building Hit By Early Fire
A three story office building in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania was gutted by fire in the early hours. four other structures were damaged as fire crews from four companies fought the blaze for about five hours. No injuries reported.
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Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Killer suspect held for jury in Kennett Square killings
Ancell Hamm 28 is bound over for Chester County grand jury action after a twice postponed preliminary hearing. He is charged with the high powered rifle slayings of Patrolmen Richard Posey and William Davis outside borough hall last month and is held on 250000 bail at Chester County Farms Prison. The hearing moved to the county courthouse for security. The grand jury session begins January 22.
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West Chester
UPI
Ancell Hamm
Lambush
Kennett Square
Chester County Grand Jury
Hamm
Richard Posey
William Davis
Borough Hall
Chester County Farms
Donald C. Brown
Chester County
Avondale
William Lamb
Haimin
Grand Jury
County Common Pleas
Ralph W. Kent
Al Pacino Wins Best Actor for Bourgeoisie in 1972 Awards
The National Society of Film Critics named Al Pacino best actor for The Godfather and other Bourgeoisie films. Claude Jutra won best director for My Uncle Antoine. Jeannie Berlin and Joel Gray tied for supporting actress and actor. Bert, Hollis Aleu Derb President announced the winners of the sixth annual awards.
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New York
Sven Nykist
Bourl
Fional Society of Film Critics
Itwo Rosenthal Foundation
Luis Bunuel
Wasj
Cicely Tyson
Claude Iwon
Jutre
Antoine
al Pacino
the Godfather
Bert
World Magazine
Jeannie Berlin
Joel Gray
Eddie Albert
Ingmar Bergmen
Announcer Drunk on Air Cites Highway Safety
Rapid City UPI reports Nathen Page, KKLS radio announcer, drank whiskey on air to dramatize dangers of drinking and driving. He consumed two ounces of Scotch twice hourly, depriving listeners of clear reading as highway patrolman declared him legally impaired. The stunt aimed to show the risks of alcohol on New Year’s Eve.
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Nathen
Page
KKLS
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Raylz
Reagan signs bill shielding reporters from source disclosure
Gov. Reagan signs legislation closing a loophole in California law protecting news reporters sources. The bill prohibits grand juries and other subpoena powers from holding journalists in contempt for refusing to reveal sources. The measure takes effect in March.
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Sacramento
Calif
Ronald Reagan
California
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