19 Aug 1974
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1974
Page
1
British and Irish forces pursued three IRA escapees after a mass breakout from Mountjoy Prison in Dublin. One leader Kevin Mallon was recaptured and sentenced to four years for the escape. the other two remained at large.
Washington AP reports Congress debates creating an anti inflation task force as the new president seeks legislative backing. House leaders push a 22 billion dollar cap while Democrats aim higher at 158 billion, with staff of about 25 and leadership including secretaries of Treasury Commerce and Labor. The Senate will seek a third cloture vote on a consumer protection agency amid a tough filibuster fight.
The World Population Conference in Bucharest opens with Ceauşescu urging a reordering of scientific funding. Delegates from 130 nations, plus observers and governments, discuss population, development, resources, environment, and family. Birth control becomes a key issue amid US and Nordic divisions. United States delegates include Caspar Weimburger, Russell Peterson, and Patricia Hamar.
Thousands of Greek Americans rallied near the White House in Washington on Sunday to denounce the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and U S policies toward Turkey. Police estimate 20 000 to 22 000 attended, while Chicago Greek communities prepared protests near the Conrad Hilton Hotel and Philadelphia churches held prayer services amid the crisis.
Israeli police say Archbishop Hilarion Capudji of Jerusalem was arrested after a Mercedes search on Aug 7 revealed a large haul of public safety items and hazardous materials hidden in the car. They allege smuggling from Al Fatah in Lebanon to Palestinian terrorists in the West Bank. He is held for 15 days as investigations continue. his diocese includes East Jerusalem, the West Bank, Ramle, Jaffa and Lod with about 5,000 members.
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