Ireland votes to join Common Market in landslide
Prime Minister Jack Lynch hailed Ireland’s 1,036,890 yes votes to join the European Economic Community as a mandate against the IRA, while Sinn Fein vowed continued resistance. The vote comes amid ongoing violence in Northern Ireland with soldiers and civilians injured and clashes reported near Belfast, Londonderry, and Ballymurphy.
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Colin Frost
Associated Press
Dublin
Jack Lynch
Irish Republican Army
Northern Ireland
Lynch
Yes
Ireland
Britain
IRA
Sinn Fein
Ieland
Republic
Rory O'Brady
Europe
Belfast
Balymurphy
Londonderry
Travelers rout Blues 8 0 in Texas League showdown
Arkansas Travelers win 8 0 at Little Rock behind 12 hits and solid pitching by Jackie Stripling and Rich Folkers. Stripling earns his fifth win. Randy Sterling takes the loss. Stripling also homered in the fourth. Other TL results: Alexandria 8 Shreveport 1, El Paso 7 San Antonio 6. Midland Amarillo game rained out. Burtons Bluebeard scene in Budapest as Richard Burton ends film work and heads to Rome.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Travelers
Jackie Stripling
Rich Folkers
Memphis Blues
Stripling
Randy Sterling
Travelers
Alexandria
Shreveport
el Paso
San Antonio
Budapest
Richard Burton
Edward Dmytryk
Bluebeard
Rome
Elizabeth Taylor
Burlous
DAR Luncheon Honors New Member and Foster Program
Twelve members and six guests attended the John Cain Chapter DAR luncheon on Wednesday May 10 at Town and Country. The meeting featured a tribute to Stephen Collins Foster with biographical sketches, musical numbers by the Friday Music Club, and recognition for John Cain Chapter on the Gold Honor Roll for 1972.
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John Cain
Dar
Paul Klipsch
G.B. Bilberry
Walter Keith
Fern McClurkin
C.B. Voss
Helen Hatch
National Federation of Music Clubs
Hatch
Swanee River
Florida
Old
Kentucky
Pittsburg
New York Hall of Fame
Library of Congress
Washington, D.C
Paul Henley
Paul Morgan
Jeannie
Klipsch
National Defense
E.F. Formby
Crossnore School
North Carolina
Mansfield Returns From China Visit
Senator Mike Mansfield and Senate Republican leader Hugh Scott just concluded a 16 day trip to China. Mansfield praised the orderly cities and subsistence housing while noting low crime and free medical care. He contrasted Chinese conditions with U S standards and said rapid changes are underway.
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John Chadwick
Associated Press
Washington
Sen
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
China
Mansfield
Senate
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Canton
People’s Hotel
Peking
El Paso Squeezes by San Antonio in Texas League
The El Paso margin beat San Antonio 7 to 6 to maintain the West Division lead as Memphis remains the East Division leader despite an 80 loss to Arkansas. Ron Downing delivered the winning run with a two on drive in the fifth after the game was tied. San Antonio threatened in the ninth with bases loaded but could not score. Alexandria beat Shreveport, while Midland Amaculo was postponed by rain.
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Associated Press
el Paso
San Antonio
Memphis
Arkansas
Ron Downing
Larry McDowell
Alexandria
Shreveport &1
Hijacker Escapes With Money Over Honduras
A Eastern Air Lines hijacker who bailed out with 303000 in ransom reportedly landed in Honduras and vanished into the jungle. Parachute remnants and worn gear were found on Mt Sofocon near Atlantida and Yoro counties. Investigators said the man, a 45 year old Vietnam veteran, may still be in the countryside. a 25000 reward was offered.
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Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Eastern Air Lines
Mt. Sofocon
Atlantida
Yoro
Carlos Rene Sagastume
National Investigation Department
Sagastume
Allentown
Miami
Washington, D.C
New Orleans
Belize
British Honduras
Mother's Day program at Mt Zion C M E Church
The Missionary Society of Mt Zion C M E Church will present its annual Mother's Day program Sunday May 14 at 7 00 pm. They will honor the oldest mother in the church. Mrs Daisy Muldrow is president and Rev J E Inghram is pastor. The public is invited.
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Missionary Society of Mt. Zion C.M.E. Church
Daisy Muldrow
J.E. Inghram
Reissen Finds the Right Tonic in Tennis Title Run
Dallas AP Marty Riessen believes a night out may sharpen his form as he outlasted Cliff Drysdale 5 7 4 6 2 7 5 6 3 to reach the World Championship of Tennis semifinals against Rod Laver. Arthur Ashe enjoyed rest, defeating Tom Okker 6 4 6 1 6 3 to meet defending champion Ken Rosewall in the other semifinal.
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Dallas
Marty Reissen
Reissen
Cliff Drysdale
Rod Laver
Riessen
Arthur Ashe
Holland
Tom Okker
Ken Rosewall
Australia
Muskie Predicts McGovern Nomination For Democrats
Senator Edmund Muskie of Maine says he believes George McGovern could secure the Democratic presidential nomination after being viewed as a front-runner. He notes McGovern's rising support and the shifting momentum within the party as the race develops.
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Associated Press
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
George McGovern
Muskie
Sen. McGovern
California
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
McGovern
New York
Sen
National Public Affairs Center For Television
Nebraska
West Virginia
Alabama
George Wallace
Drivers Tell of Reign of Terror
Seven truck drivers testified they lost jobs after refusing unsafe trucks and described a “reign of terror” in the industry as lawmakers debate a bill to shield workers who refuse orders that violate federal safety rules. Several cited firings over icy trucks, breakdowns, and missing extinguishers.
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Washington
Bob Eckhardt
D-Tex
Chester Bragg
Quincy
Mass
Clay Ferguson
Stoneville
N.C
Rocco Notarangelo
Bristol
Daring Pilot Downed by Enemy Fire Over North Vietnam
Lt. Col. Joseph W. Kittinger Jr., famous for his 102,800 foot jump, is missing after his Phantom jet was shot down over North Vietnam during a third tour. Once dubbed the first man in space for a 96,000 foot balloon ride, he gained a MIG kill March 2 before the loss.
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Orlando, Fla
North Vietnam
Joseph W. Kittinger Jr
Vietnam
Joseph W. Kittinger Sr
Orlando
Kittinger
Southeast Asia
United States
World Book Encyclopedia
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Berry Street
Bernice Munn
St. Louis
C.L. Jones
Los Angeles
Odessa Shaw
Mrs. de Gaulle
Paris
Elizabeth II
Charles de Gaulle
France
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Mills
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