Britain Sends 4000 More Troops to Northern Ireland
Britain is dispatching 4000 additional troops to Northern Ireland, boosting total strength to 21000 as part of a renewed crackdown on IRA gunmen. The move follows a Belfast bomb attack that killed nine and wounded 130, with observers predicting intensified action beyond the subsequent search and arrest operations.
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Senate backs speedier Trident submarine program
The Senate approved accelerating the Trident submarine program amid opposition to haste and cost. A Bentsen amendment to cut 500 million was defeated 47 to 39. The 10-boat fleet cost is about 13.5 billion with first boat due in 1978 as Pentagon procurement bills face further amendments.
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Rural aid bill near passage in Congress
Congress moves toward final approval of a rural renewal bill that would inject about 500 million dollars annually in grants and expand loan authority to spur rural economic growth. The measure, backed by Agriculture Chairman W R Poage, passed the House 339 to 36 and heads to the Senate for final action.
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Socialite Wife Kidnapped in Minneapolis Case
Virginia Piper, wife of H C Piper Jr., head of Piper Jaffray, was abducted from their Minneapolis home. FBI took over the case as ransom is sought. Piper refused to disclose any amount, saying it could jeopardize his wife’s safety. ransom reportedly rumored at 1 million.
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Peking confirms Lin Piao death in 1971 plane crash
ALGIERS AP The Chinese Embassy confirmed long running reports that Lin Piao died in a 1971 Mongolian plane crash while fleeing after a failed plot to assassinate Mao. The statement says Lin died Sept 13 1971 and outlines charges of anti party activity and a coup attempt. WASHINGTON AP A separate report notes a $150000 federal grant for University of Arkansas Medical Center Little Rock to renovate ICU and surgical areas.
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Savings bonds progress and local notices from Hempstead county
All Around Town reports that June 1972 bond sales reached 20271 dollars, totaling 101606 dollars for 62.3 percent of the county goal, compared with 82600 dollars a year earlier. Registration for intermediate swimming lessons is Monday July 31 at 9 am at the municipal pool. Linda Sue Matthews attended 143 pre registration students at Arkansas State University. Norma Shaddox will pursue an MA in Special Education at Henderson State College starting August 11, a Henderson graduate who taught in Texarkana and joined Henderson in 1971 for the 1972-73 term. She is the daughter of Clifford and Mrs. Franks. Marynell Branch, Hope, the Girls Nation Senator, met Senator Fulbright on Capitol Hill after being invited by the American Legion Auxiliary to Washington to participate in Girls Nation.
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Malvern Babe Ruth League thanks Hope staff for District 3 tournament
The citizens of Malvern thank Hope residents and the tournament staff for a successful District 3 Babe Ruth Tournament last week. The Hope ball program reflects support and hard work by many people, making the event enjoyable for all involved.
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Arkansas Weather Summary 24 Hours Ending Friday 7 A M
Experiment station report covers 24 hours to Friday 7 A M with high 97 and low 75. Forecasts show continued warm humid conditions with scattered thunderstorms, more numerous in northeast and east portions, and lighter in the north. South remains hot with chances of storms in the south and east Saturday. Temperatures forecast to reach highs in the 90s across the region, with lows in the 70s, from northeast to central and south areas.
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Tail engine drops off of DC-10 in Los Angeles flight
A Continental DC10 departing Los Angeles lost its tail engine about ten minutes after takeoff. About 500 pounds of hot metal struck a Beverly Hills lawn and 40 to 50 pieces scattered within a four mile radius. No injuries or damages were reported on ground. the plane landed safely on two remaining engines with 123 aboard.
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English Dock Strike Tests Heath Leadership in Britain
London protests erupt as 42000 longshoremen walk out after a wildcat strike over jailing of five pickets. Prime Minister Edward Heath faces union anger linked to anti strike law. officials consider a second state of emergency to keep lifelines open.
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