Bleeding clashes near border as IRA ties emerge
Two Roman Catholic men were stabbed to death with pitchforks near the Republic of Ireland border in what a British army spokesman said may be revenge for a prior shooting of a Protestant soldier. One victim was connected to the IRA. A separate Belfast incident saw a sniper kill a 19 year old soldier and a booby trap victim die in an English hospital as religious and political strife in Northern Ireland reaches a toll of 619 over three years.
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First women FBI agents graduate from training at Quantico
The first two women FBI agents in history finish a 14 week course including firearms and physical training. Susan Lynn Roley, 25, and JoAnn Pierce, 31, pass all requirements and join 45 male agents. Roley goes to Omaha and Pierce to St. Louis as the bureau expands gender barriers.
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California revenue sharing prompts urban bias criticism
UPI reports California may lose funds under federal revenue sharing as large urban areas argue the formula favors smaller tax bases. Senator Cranston testifies that Fountain Valley exemplifies disparities while urging a reevaluation within a year. California would receive 210 million. local governments 475.8 million. Legislative Analyst Post suggests using the initial 210 million to reform school finance.
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Cranston expects Reagan to run against him in 1974
Senator Alan Cranston says he expects Ronald Reagan to be his 1974 re election opponent and would relish ending the governor's public California career. He also voices concern that Nixon may have granted Thieu veto power over peace talks.
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McGovern charges Thieu dictated U S Vietnam policy
Senator George S. McGovern accuses President Nixon of allowing South Vietnamese leader Nguyen Van Thieu to dictate U S Vietnam policy. He says Nixon prioritized Thieu’s grip on power over bringing troops home and freeing prisoners. Nixon and McGovern plan campaign broadcasts on education funding and ethics in government.
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Butte Sheriff and detectives subpoenaed in gun smuggling probe
Sheriff Ken Cunningham of Silver Bow County and two Butte detectives are among Montanans subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury in San Francisco investigating gun smuggling to the Irish Republican Army. Local Bay Area witnesses are ordered to appear as well.
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California Voters Consider Death Penalty and Marijuana Measures
Californians will decide Prop 17 restoring the death penalty for four crimes and potentially more. Prop 19 would legalize personal marijuana use for adults while keeping sales illegal. The fight over obscenity limits under Prop 18 echoes before voters. Strong debate pits former Gov. Brown against supporters led by Sen. Harmer as campaigns frame safety and censorship issues.
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