Nixon praised South for peaceful desegregation progress in Alabama
President Nixon drew large crowds in Mobile and Birmingham praising the South for a peaceful desegregation shift. He contrasted Southern gains with Northern critics, noting 38 percent of Black children in the South attend predominantly white schools versus 24 percent in the North.
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Soldier and policeman shield children in Belfast blast
A British soldier and an Irish police officer shielded children from a suitcase bomb at the Springfield Road police station. The soldier was killed and the policeman and 21 others were injured. The blast damaged the station and several vehicles, with police noting no arrests yet in the ongoing UPI report.
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Frazier Confidence Boosts European Tour Show
World heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier expressed optimism about his European singing tour after a strong 800-fan showing at Stadthalle. He called the performance one of the tour’s best as his confidence grows with each show.
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UPI
Joe Frazier
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Mistrial Triggers Dismissal in Seale Case
In New Haven a mistrial led Judge Harald M. Mulvey to dismiss conspiracy and related charges against Bobby Seale and Erika Huggins after a seven white five black jury could not reach a verdict on murder and related counts in Rackley death. Mulvey noted bias risk and massive publicity tainted jury selection.
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New Jersey appeals court orders custody to adoptive parents
An Appellate Division panel in Trenton rules that psychological parenthood can outweigh biological ties, granting custody of a two year old girl to Ronald and Claire Perez. The case contrasts with a New York decision involving adoption and surrender amid legal disputes over rightful guardianship.
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Kentucky Democrats pick Ford in upset governor bid
Kentuckys urban areas backed Wendel Ford who defeated mentor Bert Combs for the Democratic nomination. Ford leads Democrats efforts to reclaim state government as he faces Republican Thomas Emberton in November. Combs conceding after a 193,601 to 151,484 vote tally. Emberton won the Republican primary against three opponents. Ford, 46, is an Owensboro insurer and former aide to Gov. Combs. Chandler remains in the mix for November.
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Louie B. Nunn
Combs
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Albert B
Happy) Chandler
British Consul Stanley Sylvester Held by ERP in Argentina
In Rosario the People's Revolutionary Army claimed abducting Stanley Sylvester, an Argentine born British consul. They released photos and a letter to his wife, saying he is in good health and will face revolutionary justice. Police searched for him with over 3,000 troops and questioned about 150 people.
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