Christmas Eve bombing shocks Northern Ireland unrest
In Northern Ireland a Christmas Eve bomb at a Catholic bar in Newry killed three people and wounded others. IRA attackers entered with a bomb in a shoebox and warned patrons to flee as the device detonated. Violence across Belfast and Newry continued with firebombs and clashes as internment protests surged.
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Turkish leader Ismet Inonu dies at 96 in Ankara
Ismet Inonu elder statesman and former Turkish president dies at home after a heart attack. Flags at half staff. He led Turkey as premier 1923–37 and president after Ataturk, kept neutrality in WWII, later joined the Western bloc and oversaw 1960 elections before Dem Party win. Burial planned beside Ataturk Mausoleum.
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Family Dies In House Fire Near John Day Oregon
A predawn Christmas Day fire destroyed a trailer east of John Day Oregon killing five family members. Victims were Robert and Kay Skedgel both age 2 daughters Denne 4 Darcy 1 and son Derren 6. Mrs Skadgel's father Richard Asselyn and sister Karen Asselyn of Bend escaped with minor injuries. Fire officials reported the trailer and walls were collapsing on arrival. Asselyn called from a nearby ranch house and rushed back to aid the others.
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Elderly Couple Found Deceased In House Without Heat
An elderly Niagara Falls couple died in their home after heat failed during a cold spell. Neighbors and relatives described them as active. investigators noted a power outage likely left home without heating. The bodies were discovered after a neighbor saw no activity for days.
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Maryland Ranks 13th in Federal Funds Received
A study by the State Intergovernmental Assistance Clearing House shows Maryland ranked 13th among states for federal funds in fiscal 1973. Total outlays rose to 9.65 billion, spurred by grants for water pollution control and other programs, while Western Maryland faced declines due to cutbacks and recovery efforts.
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Ferry sinks in Ecuador ruin. hundreds feared dead
A crowded ferry Jambeh sank on the Guayaquil estuary with over 150 aboard, at least 84 registered passengers, and 680 drums of butter on board. Survivors rowed ashore after two hours, with authorities unsure of missing total amid a sudden disaster. The report notes scarce private cars in China and 1.7 million bicycles in Peking from a Rand McNally book.
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Mao Marks $0th Birthday Quiet Celebration
Mao Tsung marks his birthday in good health and unity within China. He is expected to spend the day quietly with a few friends despite years of political struggle and privation. Congratulatory messages arrive from Le Duan and Kim Il Sung.
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U S Warships Welcome in Indian Ocean After Oil Crisis
The United States plans to reestablish regular naval visits to the Indian Ocean, saying its presence will be more frequent. Madagascar and Tanzania have protested US warship patrols in the region amid ongoing Middle East oil tensions and tanker routes through the Persian Gulf corridor.
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