U.N. Panama Canal debate opens amid colonial charges
The United Nations Security Council begins a week in Panama City to discuss the canal’s future. Panama accuses the United States of colonial control of the Canal Zone while Latin powers back the meeting with aim to pressure Washington.
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Argentine voting set for today nine candidates for president
More than 14 million Argentine voters will choose from nine presidential candidates in general elections aimed at ending military rule. President Lanusse, head of the ruling junta, promised the winner would be accepted by the armed forces and take office May 25. The Peronists nominate a candidate chosen by the 77 year old former dictator who pledges to follow his guidance.
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Sudanese workers rally behind Numeiry crackdown on guerrillas
Thousands of Sudanese workers backed President Numeiry’s plan to ban Palestinian guerrilla groups and called for the execution of Black September attackers who killed three diplomats at the Saudi embassy. The crowd, led by Vice President Mohammed Eli-Bagir, demanded harsh justice and denounced Yasser Arafat. The eight occupied the embassy and later faced military trial for the killings.
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IRA hotheads blamed for London bomb blasts
A senior IRA officer faults young hotheads acting without leaders for car bombs in London. Police say a 35 minute warning preceded blasts near the Old Bailey and Trafalgar Square that killed one and injured 259, with arrests and a manhunt for three leaders.
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Belfast clashes as British troops face snipers after referendum
Four men were wounded in Belfast as British troops clashed with snipers and rioters in Protestant and Catholic areas following the referendum that showed a strong vote to remain with Britain. Portadown saw a Catholic shot in a parked car. a 23-year-old Protestant was seriously wounded in Whitewell during a drive between rioters.
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Thieu says war won’t be discussed in Nixon talks
President Thieu told UPI that postwar reconstruction will top the agenda with President Nixon next month. He warned the North Vietnamese could wage war another 15 to 18 years unless they show goodwill, and he remains open to elections with the Viet Cong under strict conditions.
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Pompidou Urges Voters to Weigh Consequences in Runoff
President Georges Pompidou warned French voters in a late radio and TV address from the Elysee Palace that a Socialist Communist victory would threaten France’s freedom and alliance ties. He stressed the choice is between Marxist Communism and the rest, ahead of a runoff that could bring Communists back to power for the first time in 26 years. The Gaullists contend they face a tight race against the leftist alliance.
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