Tragedy at Celtic Rangers Game Kills 66 in Stampede
In Glasgow 66 fans perished and many more were injured as a steel barrier failed at the exit of Ibrox Stadium after a Celtic Rangers match ended 1 1. Police and volunteers battled to reach victims amid a chaotic, crowded stairway.
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Congress adjourns with unfinished agenda in long session
The 91st Congress adjourned for the New Year, the longest session in 20 years, leaving unresolved fights over the future of the supersonic transport aircraft and a welfare reform bill. Nixon plans to deliver the State of the Union on January 22, one day after the 92nd Congress convenes.
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Democrats tout major achievements in 91st Congress
In a final windup Democrats claim the 91st Congress enacted key laws on crime, safety, mass transit, reform, voting rights, unemployment, drugs, clean air and education. They note battles over Cambodia and budget, vetoes by Nixon, and promises of early action in the 92nd Congress on welfare and pay.
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Fighting resumes as truce ends in Vietnam clash
The three day New Year truce expired at 1 am Sunday with renewed fighting across South Vietnam. In Kien Giang Province, Viet Cong mortar and attacks hit South Vietnamese units, killing 3 government soldiers and wounding 26. Civilians and U.S. forces reported American losses in the period, totaling at least 12 dead and 49 wounded.
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New resort under construction in Whitefish Montana project outlined
Seattle based Big Mountain Corp. owner Jerry Schumm and partner Elmer Sees plan a resort recreation complex near Whitefish with a lift to Big Mountain ski facilities and about 30 acres of green belt. Canadian markets seen. total investment noted at thirteen thousand five hundred eighty dollars.
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Butte Temperature Dips Then Bounces As Cold Lingers
A Helena forecast cited by U S Weather Station notes a cold snap in which Butte saw a low of minus 14 and a high near 5 degrees with cloud cover and scattered snow showers. The mercury fluctuated rapidly during Saturday night.
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Helena
Bomb Kills Two Children in Gaza Tour
A hand grenade attack in the Gaza Strip killed a 10 year old boy Mark Aroyo and his 8 year old sister Avigail while their mother was seriously wounded and their father shocked. The family lay claim to Israel from Britain 18 months ago. Israeli authorities rounded up Arab suspects for questioning as Arab strikes on Israelis were reported from Lebanon and Syria.
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Nixon vetoes bill to overhaul blue collar pay
President Nixon vetoed a bill to overhaul the federal pay system for blue collar workers and grant a four percent wage increase affecting about 800,000 employees. He warned the measure would fuel inflation and raise many federal wages above private sector rates, suggesting job cuts to cover costs.
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Welfare reform seen in future
Senate Finance Chairman Russell Long predicted Congress will enact welfare reform this year though he warned it should not resemble Moynihan's proposal which he calls a monstrosity. He urged action in the final hours of the 91st Congress and vowed to oppose the administration plan if sent to the new Congress. Long condemned delays caused by House inaction over Social Security and trade tied reforms and noted many beneficiaries would be affected.
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