Peacekeeper Shot Amid Belfast Tensions After Wall Unveiled
In Belfast hills a British soldier guarding peace between Catholics and Protestants was fatally shot in what officials called an accident. Weeks of sectarian violence followed a two mile peace wall's completion as troops were redeployed to restore order. Protestants attacked Roddy’s Pub, wrecking doors with a truck trailer and throwing firebombs.
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London
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Roddy
Liberalized British Abortion Rate Surges After Act
The 1968 Abortion Act broadens access in Britain, allowing abortions with two doctor approval and no residency limits. About 50,000 legal procedures have occurred, with private clinics handling most, while bed shortages in NHS hospitals drive an estimated 60,000 illegal terminations yearly. Foreigners can seek private care but not NHS services.
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National Health Service
Cowboy Reunion Attracts 400 To Lovington
Open Range Cowboys Reunion drew over 400 attendees at Lea County Fairgrounds Lovington. Participants included Cecil Hook Albert Castro and Billy Beauchamp with Mary Frances Hamilton and Lottie York named pageant winners. Longest married couple prizes went to Fred Cox and Lovington neighbor while distant travelers Orin Craghett and Mrs Willie Powell hailed from California. Officers Buddy Medlin G E H and L Binkley were re elected.
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Lovington Central Avenue
Lottie York
Fred Cox
Orin Craghett
San Diego
Calif
Willie Powell
Riverside
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Lauren Wilks
Buddy Medlin
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