Attack on Miami Showband Leaves Three Dead in Ireland
militants in North Ireland ambush two minibuses carrying the Dublin based Miami Showband. Three members are killed and a fourth is seriously wounded when a device explodes and gunfire follows. Des Lee is injured but later reaches a police station. Victims include Frank O Toole, Brian McCoy, and Anthony Geraghty. The Ulster Volunteer Force claimed responsibility.
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Frank O'Toole
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Anthony Geraghty
Stephen Travers
Gates of Commons
London
Miami
Northern Ireland
Test
Fran O'Toole
Stephen ‘Travers
Tony Geraghty
Brian Miller
Concannon’s Daughter Among 20 Held In Drug Raids
Marian Concannon, 41, daughter of Senate Minority Leader Hugh Scott, was back delivering newspapers in Doylestown after arrest in raids that netted 20 suspects. The Army announced leadership changes at its medical research program, with Dr. Van Slat removed and Sim reassigned as adviser at Edgewood Arsenal, pending leave through mid September.
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Senate
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Doylestown
Concannon
Army
van Slat
Sim
Edgewood Arsenal
Maryland
The Knight Sr Arrested in Dental Office Safe Theft
Knight Theodore Knight Sr the son of a TV actor was arrested Thursday for stealing a 10 pound safe from Williams Dental Ceramics. He was found at a friend's apartment with the door removed. Howard Klein 21 also booked on suspicion of burglary. The safe contained papers dental gold and various other small items. Knight released on $1,000 bond and set to appear in Beverly Hills Municipal Court on August 7.
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Denal
Knight
Prilce
Howard Klein
Williams Dental Ceramics
Beverly Hills
Maharani of Jaipur Arrested in India
New Delhi reports the Maharani of Jaipur, famed beauty and opposition MP, arrested on charges tied to alleged violations of foreign exchange and smuggling laws. Authorities say authorities seized jewels, gold, cash totaling over 17 million dollars found in royal palaces in New Delhi and Jaipur.
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Maharani
Jaipur
Indira Gandhi
Nigeria curfew lifted as air travel curbs eased
Nigeria's new military leaders lifted the dusk to dawn curfew imposed after a bloodless coup and announced limited flights for domestic travel. Foreign air access remains restricted to ECOWAS residents. timeplans on public air travel are to be announced.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Radio Nigeria
Betty Ford Enjoys Helsinki Harbor Day Trip Amid Heat
Betty Ford toured Helsinki harbor in unusually hot weather on Thursday and returned to a market the day before to buy trinkets for her daughter Susan. She said she bought earrings bracelets and small Tugs to hang in on ski lodge.
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Betty Ford
Helsinki
Susan
DiGilio allegedly taught feigning illness in jail
A federal inmate testified that reputed Mafia lieutenant John DiGilio was taught to simulate mental deficiencies and fainting spells while jailed in Manhattan. The inmate Nathan Leniler described methods to mimic hyperventilation and other ailments as DiGilio faced trial on FBI tie theft charges.
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John DiGilio
New York
Federal House of Detention
Manhattan
DiGilio
Goverment Soupces
Joseph
Bayonne
Joe” Zicarelli
Nathan
Doc” Leniler
DiGiio
FBI
Connally Fundraiser Honors Ex-Governor In Houston Dinner
Wealthy, politically connected Democrats honored John Connally at a nonpartisan fundraiser in Houston. The event supported his national crusade promoting toughness and sacrifice. Connally, a former Democrat who joined the Republicans, was touted as a potential GOP presidential contender though organizers say he has no current political plans. Mayor Louie Welch credited Connally with not seeking office now.
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John Connally
Texas
Houston
America
Connally
Democratic Party
Farmer
Louie Welch
Pin ter and Lady Fraser Linked in Divorce Case
Actress Vivien Merchant filed for divorce from Harold Pinter 44 alleging an affair with Lady Antonia Fraser 43 since early this year. Merchant named Fraser in remarks quoted by the London Daily Express as she warned she would respond to any game.
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Antonia Fraser
Pinter
Vivien Merchant
Miss Merchant
Antonia
The
London Daily Express
Edgar Buchanan undergoes brain surgery at Hollywood West
Veteran character actor Edgar Buchanan, 72, underwent surgery Thursday at Hollywood West Hospital to relieve pressure on his brain. The procedure involved drilling a hole in the skull to drain excess fluid. he rests comfortably. Buchanan is famed as Uncle Joe on Petticoat Junction and has appeared in over 80 films and 150 TV segments, including Cade’s County.
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Hollywood West Hospital
Uncle Joe
Petticoat Junction
Glen Ford
Cade
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