Irish Protestants Threaten Attack in Northern Ireland Violence Escalates
In Belfast and across Northern Ireland gun battles and bomb explosions widen sectarian clashes after IRA cease fire collapse. Ulster Defence Association promises to attack the IRA if Britain does not crush them, as 1,800 more troops bring garrison to 16,600. A murdered man’s body is found in Belfast as bombs blast stores and offices across several cities. IRA leader Martin McGuinness vows renewed violence.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Ulster Defense Association
Irish Republican Army
IRA
Army
Flying Glass
Londonderry
Strabane
Maghersfelt
Armagh
Square One
Martin McGuinness
Prime Rate Overplayed by Bankers Say Its Significance Questioned
New York bankers and economists challenge the prime rate as a strong predictor of overall rate moves noting it reflects economy trends rather than driving them. They highlight floating rate practices, rate boosts by First National City and Mellon, and the limited impact on consumer finances amid rising credit demand.
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New York
Treasury
Federal
Foundation of Banks
Ate
Leif H. Olsen
First National City Bank
First National City
Pittsburgh
Mellon National Bank & Trust Co
Citibank
Olsen
Slight Chance Of Showers Across Missouri
Kansas City AP reports high humidity and fair skies in most of Missouri with a slight chance of showers in other sections. Northwest Missouri faces a higher threat from a storm system that has brought heavy rains and some flooding in southeast Nebraska. Afternoon highs will reach the 90s and showers persist through Friday.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Northwest
Nebraska
McGovern Needs 24 Votes To Clinch Nomination
Miami Beach AP reports Sen George McGovern stands 24 votes from a first ballot presidential nomination after winning California delegates and favorable credentials rulings. He has 1,485.35 of 1,509 required with Humphrey at 418.35, Wallace 373, Muskie 227.55, and 357.15 uncommitted.
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Miami Beach
Fla
George McGovern
McGovern
California
Hubert H. Humphrey
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Edmund S. Muskie
Explosion In Bag Injures Mail Clerk
In Dubuque Iowa investigators sought the source of a device that exploded in a mail bag injuring William Cody a 22 year old mail handler. He suffered minor cuts and a pellet injury but returned to work after hospital treatment. The blast damaged the bag and two light fixtures while police considered the device might have been placed in the bag. An inspector from Kansas City was en route to lead the probe.
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Dubuque
Iowa
William Cody
Cody
Charles J. Murphy
R. W. McCleary
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Personal News of Paris Continued from Page 3
Monday morning worship featured a youth choir and a sermon titled The Eastern Star. A youth revival is planned at United Methodist Church August 17–20 with evangelist Rev. Don Donaldson, son of area pastor Rev. Ivan Donaldson. Monroe County residents on commodity foods must pick up at Seymour building. Paris and Madison pickups Friday 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tom Ransdell of St. Louis vacationing with mother Mrs. Ione Ransdell in Paris. Harry Baker of Baker Lumber Co. builds two Paris homes on Market Street and in Baker addition. sold current home to Mr. and Mrs. Pleas Wilson. The Agnew Ambulance transported Mrs. Garner Lee to Audralia Medical Center. Mrs. Eddie Jones also treated there. Russell Brady, Fred Warren, and Mrs. Rufus Bunch returned from Audral Center Saturday. Christian Church Official Board to meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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Paris
United Methodist Church
Don Donaldson
United States
Central America
Ivan Donaldson
Olivet
Maple Grove
Monroe
Seymour Building
Monroe City
Madison
Market Street
Tom Anderson
Baker Addition
Pleas Wilson
AGNEW
Garner Lee
Audralia Medical Center
Eddie Jones
Russell Brady
Fred Warren
Rufus Bunch
Audral Center
The
Christian Church
Maries County Man Shot To Death In Vichy
Arnold Hayes aged 42 was shot to death at his home in Vichy Maries County by an unknown assailant around midnight. His wife Aranda found the body on the front porch. Hayes was shot three times. autopsy scheduled for later today.
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Maries County
Vichy, Mo
Arnold Hayes
Hayes
Aranda
Gun Promise Tricked Killer, General Says
Israeli Maj. Gen. Rehovam Zeevi testified he lured Kozo Okamoto to confession by promising revolver and one bullet as bait. He said the offer was a trap to prompt talk after hours of refusal during the Tel Aviv airport massacre trial.
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Lod
Israel
Kozo Okamoto
Tel Aviv
Rehovam Zeevi
Central Army Command
Okamoto
Zeevi
Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
Max Kritzman
Japanese killer Okamoto pleads guilty to capital charges
Zeevi testified the confession came under duress and that an armed Japanese killer may still be at large. Okamoto signed a contract to provide full information and was promised a gun after interrogation. The court accepted admitted facts but did not deem his answers an admission of guilt.
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Duresa
Zeevi
Okamoto
Tarnell
Abraham Frisch
Ledger Ad Promises Savings on Household Supplies
The Ledger highlights ongoing savings on household essentials, urging alert readers to seize deals and earn value from every purchase. The notice frames shopping as a smart, money saving habit for daily needs.
Centralia Personal News Highlights Local Educator and Bus Updates
Robert Hardwick, 48, a vocational agriculture teacher, holds a BS and MA from the University of Missouri and one year of experience. The board approved bus insurance with Farmers Insurance Group and fleet insurance with State Farm Mutual. Melvel Valice questioned bus overloading. Asst. Supt. Robert Harris said the issue would be eliminated this year as two new buses arrived and one was displayed at the high school. Maintenance took about an hour of meeting time.
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Pennsylvania
Robert Hardwick
University of Missouri
Farmers Insurance Group
State Farm Mutual
Melvel Valice
Robert Harris
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Weal Jackson
Wront Bank
Wis East
Hiway
Tom Ransdell
St. Louis
Ione Ransdell
Ransdell
Post Dispatch
Harry Baker
Baker Lumber Co
Mexico
Avery
Voadam
SEE TV
Hannibal- Quincey
ST. Louis Cardinals
KTVI
Columbia
Komu
KETC
WGEM
Quincey
Ch. H—Klpr
KCFM
Louis
KRCG
Jefferson City
Centralia
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