IRA Squad Decimated By Early Bomb Blast
A 100 pound bomb exploded in a Belfast Catholic enclave as IRA members loaded it into a car. Six people died and 18 were injured, with at least three dead believed to be IRA members on police lists. A gun battle and two more blasts followed, injuring several and damaging Shops and City Hall. The sectarian toll rose to 347 in nearly three years of Ulster violence.
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Banking Profits Assailed In Congress Report
A House Banking Committee report says the 50 largest banks hold over one third of 5.77 billion dollars in tax and loan accounts at which they earn no interest. The funds, used for investments, generate millions in profits for the banks. The panel notes political favoritism and cites Treasury policy as sustaining an interest free subsidy.
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Army Spying Data Could Not Be Fully Destroyed
Sen. Sam J. Ervin Jr. says Army spying on civilians cannot have all collected data erased as it has been exchanged with the FBI and local law enforcement across the United States. The Army pledged to end surveillance and destroy files except for a single compendium kept for a pending court case.
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Rabin Says US Backing May Spur Partial Middle East Talks
Israeli ambassador Yitzhak Rabin stated that Moscow and Cairo could agree to discuss a partial settlement if the United States continues to strengthen Israel. He noted Soviet assurances to Sadat and said Washington may press for an interim talks path toward reopening the Suez Canal through indirect talks with Egypt. Rabin spoke at Lad airport before returning for his daughter's wedding.
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Okaloosans Pay Heavily For US Aid
The report explains grants in aid are not one for one and are based on need. A total of 29 billion dollars in aid was distributed to all states last year, up from 23.5 billion in 1970. Much aid remains available but unclaimed due to 1,350 programs across 57 government departments with no comprehensive listing.
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Reformers Peg Slate For Miners
Arnold Miller, a West Virginia coal miner and black lung activist, was chosen by the Miners for Democracy as their candidate for UMW president. The dissident group seeks to unseat Tony Boyle after a federal judge voided Boyle’s 1969 victory in a murder linked contest. Miller won 70.9 votes to 67.1 for Mike Trbovich at the MFD nominating convention in Wheeling.
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Treaty loopholes prolong arms race across nations
Moscow reports say Article 4 lets the United States and the Soviet Union upgrade missiles while honoring caps, keeping the arms race alive. Kissinger indicated the loophole could be debated in early bargaining phases as technological changes drive strategic modernization.
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Debaters clash as Humphrey and McGovern spar in first TV duel
In Los Angeles on CBS Face The Nation the two Democratic frontrunners Humphrey and McGovern argued over Vietnam policy and defense spending as delegates in California's June 6 primary rose in importance. Humphrey warned against cutting military funding while McGovern defended a defense budget to maintain U S strength, saying it could destroy every Russian city 20 times over.
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Nixon Addresses TV Message to Russians
President Nixon spoke on television to the Russian people on the eve of his Moscow visit. The outline included space cooperation, a trade commission, and a pact to reduce maritime harassment, with a call for peace and production for progress. The Nixons planned visits to Iran and Poland on their return, arriving in Washington late Thursday. Mrs Nixon toured the Kremlin and praised Russian Crown jewels and caviar, noting its high price and that it won’t appear at the White House.
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Highway Death Toll Tops 300 Amid Holiday Weekend
US traffic fatalities rise during Memorial Day weekend with the National Safety Council predicting 630 deaths over 78 hours through Monday. An UPI tally at 10 p.m. EDT lists 445 traffic deaths so far, with 335 road crashes, 1 drowning, and 36 other misadventures, totaling 422.
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Community notices and events page brief for Okaloosa area
Local groups issue announcements for Okaloosa Island Elks Lodge 1795 Monday meeting at 8 p.m. Valparaiso Boy Scout Troop 71 hosts a chicken fry 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with delivery 678-7924. OWJC hosts Pilot Seminar 7:30 p.m. featuring Maj. Lavelle and TSgt Knebel at Room E-043. Community Center offers eight week Slimnastic course starting June 1 mornings 9:20-11. YMCA pool hours extend for Memorial Day and summer schedule posted.
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Goldwater undergoes gall bladder surgery in Bethesda
UPI reports Senator Barry Goldwater aged 63 was operated on for acute cholecystitis at Bethesda Naval Hospital on Friday. The operation was completely successful and he will convalesce for 10 days to two weeks in good condition.
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