British troops kill two gunmen as N Ireland battle rages
Heavy firefights erupt across Belfast as British soldiers clash with gunmen linked to the Irish Republican Army. Dozens wounded, multiple arrests, and tanks deployed to restore order amid sectarian clashes in Falls Road Ballymurphy and surrounding Catholic districts. Gunfire, arson, and explosions disrupt city streets as civilians seek safety.
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N. Ireland
Heleast
Northern Ireland
Belfast
Niishiy
Falls Road
Ballyarurply
Aredoyne
Ola Park Road
Inps
Mog
Leeson Street
Falls
IRA
Cramtin Road
Horder
Svewishy
Newey
Berry
Jawied & Eny
Jess Han
Qaming Gasiliite
Boeshsanipe Hignite
Warmer trend continues with scattered showers across states
Forecasts indicate continued warmth with showers and thundershowers moving through North and South Carolina Virginia and Georgia. Temperatures will ease slightly after fronts pass, with highs in the 80s and 90s across regions and nights lingering warm in the 60s to 70s.
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North Carolina
Parlly Elouily Telay
Ste
Soltie
Carolinas
Laws
Mit
Bealler
Wari
Amd
Upper Wes
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Area deaths and funerals in Gastonia and Kings Mountain
A garbled obituary page lists Mrs Hula Shen Saunders and Mrs Eva Grace McAlveen Wallace among area deaths. It notes funeral services in Gastonia and Kings Mountain with relatives named, churches involved, and viewing times. Also mentioned are Thomas Dixon Yarborough of Kings Mountain and Eddie Monroe Ledbetter of Shelby with service details and burial plans.
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Gastonia
Sk Reemidehsit
Tedd Ade Gn
Wiliam Bharl
Jove di It
Charles Sho
Gaston Conny
Shoeway
Parkwood Baptist Church
Bva
Waldage
Eva Grace McAlveen Wallace
Kings Mountain
Ufuly
Colonial
Gastonia Swith
Claude C. Moxer
The
Nazarene Ghureh
Chester
H.C
Bev
Larry Keaton
Adriain Jletejohn
Buri
Rowlny Green Presbyterian Church
Cannon, .C
Bertha Patlorsal
Sie Griesoth
Gastar
Ethel Mayhew
Bethinal
Richard MeKlveen
Willm. MeKlveen
Keith Callihuit
Kuaheth Calic
Thomas D. Yarronougil
Kings Mountan
Thomas Dixon Yarborough
York, S.co
Cleveland County
Bale
James Yarborough
Lela
Ethel Stroupe Yarborough
Ore
Belly Jane Willis
Axhianil
Tommy VL Yarborough
James W. Yarborough
Eddie Monroe
Leduy Realmost
Jadbeller
Floyl Ave
Thursdey
Lakeview Caplist
Meddenville
Ed Punifer
Bruial
Fink
Shelby
Servien
Wip
Doris Vanton Ledbelusr
Ales
Pred O Bod- Heller
Shoibke
Nornxt Lean Ballard
Cotsnelius
Peggy Duyee Bason
Connie Gail Ledbettey
She Hoane
Edit Timithy Ledbatter
Mes
Moe Ruth Mt Shulhy
Grandeliji
Carathers
Vuame
Belmont
GSA Tests Clean Cars With Liquid Natural Gas Study
The General Services Administration is deploying low pollution cars, including liquid natural gas models, to replace part of its 49,500 fleet. Officials say the 16 cent per gallon LNG cost equals regular fuel after tax, with similar mileage and no lead, but installation is costly.
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Robert W. Kelly
Iee Gsa
Tileven
GSA
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Art “Sored Ia Q
Viet Rangers Ambushed. 13 Killed and 2 Captured
Vietnamese rangers attacked by a Communist force in the Mekong Delta killed 13 and wounded many others. A company of 100 to 160 rangers was trapped 45 miles southwest of Saigon. Rescue and recovery efforts followed as enemy forces captured several soldiers.
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Saigon Gapy
Mekavy
Delta
Saigon
Eil
Ari Ning
Long Tam
Nixon urged to back freedom bill in public schools
Ervin presses President Nixon to support legislation allowing choice in public schools and to curb involuntary busing, citing past Senate support as a basis for passage. The report mixes in Vietnam combat updates, noting Viet Cong actions near Long Tam, clashes near the DMZ, and casualties among South Vietnamese forces in separate operations.
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Washington
Seay Bua Ak Bevinden
UNC
Nixon
Ervin
Kain
Clover election history and tax issues outlined
Vague account describes Clover's first election with an African American official probable, voters count unavailable. Taxes and improvements dominate debate with current rate about 49 units per 100 valuation. Mayor Wr faces demanding duties while his wife praises Clover as a center of ambition and effort.
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Bain
Insing
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Hula Shen
Wale
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Arti Shen
Gastoner
Franklin Aye
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Boston
General Services Administra
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Detroit
James Mulliga
Kelly
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Whitty
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Walter
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FBI
Helge Boanth
Dixie Village
Betty Feezor
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