Bomb In Baby Carriage Rocks Belfast During Raid
Guerrillas set off a bomb in a baby carriage outside Northern Ireland's main telephone exchange late Monday night. Snipers pinned down engineers and rescue workers for two hours, a crater formed, two banks were damaged, and two British soldiers plus a telephone engineer were slightly wounded by flying debris. Sixty operators remained trapped as troops cleared the area. Earlier, in Cookstown a gelignite blast outside a factory wounded no one, and in Londonderry a 20 pound explosive was safely dismantled after a tip. Two soldiers were wounded by a mine between armored cars.
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Communist Guns Found at Kent State Campus
Kent police charged Reinhold Mohr of Kent with illegal possession of a Russian AK-47 and a Chinese RPG found in his apartment parking lot. Vets Against the War leaders Alan Morris and Ken Johnson alleged Mohr was an undercover campus agent set to stage the weapons, which Morris said he inspected for a drill hole to reduce the gun to non automatic.
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GM agrees to give up Miami Beach hall for GOP convention
GM says it will release the Miami Beach Convention Hall if freed from hotel commitments, clearing the way to move the GOP National Convention from San Diego. A GOP source cites date changes as the main issue while Sen. Dole says an emergency session May 5-6 will vote on the move. Democrats plan July 10-14 in Miami Beach.
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Ten Americans die as helicopter shot down in highlands
In the central highlands of South Vietnam, ten Americans, six advisers and four helicopter crewmen, died when a U S helicopter crashed in flames amid fighting near Tan Canh and Dak To. U S carrier and South Vietnamese forces evacuated bases as North Vietnamese troops advanced toward Kontum City.
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Koreans Capture Hill 638 in An Khe Pass Clash
South Korean troops seized Hill 638 after three days of brutal fighting near An Khe Pass in Vietnam’s central highlands. The pass remains closed and casualties are reported as heavy, with North Vietnamese forces still holding sections of Highway 9.
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San Diego GOP Convention Funding Stumbles Over Arena Costs
The San Diego GOP pledged over 500000 for the convention but has raised only about 100000. Rival disputes over construction at the San Diego Sports Arena and hotel room shortages complicate plans. Peter Graham, operator of the arena, seeks 442500 in interior changes and 100000 rent. up to 850000 may be required to host the event. Miami Beach offers around 100000, while a Florida source notes possible higher costs elsewhere.
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Double Primary Day In Pennsylvan ia and Massachusetts
Democrats in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts vote in a doubleheader presidential primary. Humphrey and McGovern forecast wins while Muskie faces tough opposition. Polls opened at 7 a.m. EST and close at 8 p.m. EST with campaigns focused on Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
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Moonmen debate volcanic rocks on Apollo 16 return
Apollo 16 astronauts questioned whether their sample rocks were volcanic as hoped while Mission Control kept faith in a volcanic signature. Duke doubted finding volcanic lava. Young and England noted rocks may be meteorite shocked yet volcanic in origin. They prepared for a Thursday Pacific splashdown after a successful engine burn.
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Clear and Cooler Tonight With Low Near 35
The forecast calls for a clear night with lows around the mid 30s. Wednesday brings fair skies and slightly warmer temperatures with highs near 60 after yesterday’s 56 degree high and a 35 degree overnight low.
Ohio seeks emergency relief in high court over school aid ruling
Ohio petitions the Supreme Court for emergency relief to restore tuition rebates of 90 dollars per non public school pupil citing an educational crisis. Special Counsel David Young argues withholding funds harms 334,20 families and urges temporary set aside of the panel ruling pending appeal.
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