Death toll nears 500 in Northern Ireland violence
In Belfast and across Ulster the death toll rose toward five hundred as IRA units re group after a British army sweep. An anti tank weapon sparked raids in Andersontown, two soldiers died when a mine upended an armored jeep, and a 17 year old was found shot in Belfast amid ongoing sectarian violence.
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Via. Jones
Northern Ireland
Irish Republican Army
Londonderry
Andersontown
County Fermanace
Ulster
IRA
Provisional
Irish Republic
Casements
McGovern Gains Labor Backing for White House Bid
The AP reports Sen. George McGovern secures endorsements from union leaders representing millions of workers, while President Nixon has support from 2.4 million union chiefs. AFL-CIO remains noncommittal, possibly affecting McGovern amid a $10 million potential boost. Also noted are China leadership changes after Mao and a potential solar flare threat with radio static and power disruption.
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Washington
George McGovern
White House
Nixon
Associated Press
Afl-Cio
George Meany
McGovern
Mass wedding unites 150 couples at Synanon ranch
In Bolinas California 150 couples many former addicts joined in a mass ceremony at the Synanon ranch. The event featured 19th century dress a rising ring and horsemen parading as an all voices choir performed Shenandoah. Rev Harvey conducted the brief service before attendees danced in circles.
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Synanon Ranch
Bolinas
Calif
Synanon Foundation Inc
Sonanon Ranch
Golden Hills
California
Synanen
Synanon
Shenandoah
Government says air gets better water worsens in report
The White House council reports air quality improved nationwide from 1969 to 1970, with two major pollutants down. It notes water pollution and watershed degradation worsened, cites a 287.1 billion psi pollution spending projection over a decade, and warns national parks may need crowding limits and travel controls.
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Washington
Council On Environmental Quality
White House
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