Boston School Still In Turmoil After Night of Protests
About 250 youths gathered at South Boston High School after a white boycott over a federal judge placing the racially troubled school into receivership. They gathered on the steps, sang neighborhood songs, and set fire to something during the unrest.
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South Boston
Charlestown
Ku Klux Klan
Louisiana
David Duke
Baton Rouge
Grand Dragon
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Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Virginia Sheehy
W. Arthur Garrity Jr
Federal Court
Garrity
Joseph McDonough
Most Wanted Terrorist Among Four IRA Gunmen
London police confirm Michael Wilson, described as the most wanted terrorist in Britain, was among four IRA gunmen who surrendered after six days of hostage siege. The group is tied to bombings and shootings that killed nine and wounded many. Queen Elizabeth II conveyed congratulations as one hostage couple was released unharmed.
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Britain
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Irish Republican Army
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Sheila Matthews
Ross McWhirter
McWhirter
Matthews
Gag Rule Opposition in Mandel Indictment Case
Attorney for Ernest N. Cory Jr. files in federal court to block a gag rule sought by prosecutors in the Mandel indictment. Judge Murray and other defense teams are expected to file similar motions, signaling the first such challenge in the case.
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Ernest N. Cory, Jr
Maryland
Marvin Mandel
Joseph A. de Paul
U.S. District Court
Herbert F. Murray
Baltimore News American
Mandel
W. Dale Hess
Harry W. Rodgers III
William A. Rodgers
Irvin Kovens
Warren County School Board Faces Federal Complaint On Black Staffing
A HEW letter confirms a complaint filed with the U S Commission on Civil Rights accusing Warren County School Board of not employing enough black staff. Superintendent Keeler notes an Affirmative Action Policy Committee formed to address the shortage, with plans to review a policy before presenting it to the board amid Dec 18 construction bids.
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Philadelphia
Warren County
Ronald Gilliam
Department of Civil Rights Compliance
U.S. Commission On Civil Rights
HEW
Gilliam
Warren School
Richard A. Keeler
Keeler
J. W. Kilby
John Earle
James S. Wetzel
Kilby
Reports of a plane down near Wardensville West Virginia
Unconfirmed reports indicate a small plane went down near Wardensville WV last night. State police FAA and Air National Guard offices in West Virginia could not verify the incident this morning. Deitrich's Lionel Train Shop advertises contact details and a Yuletide Gift Guide.
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Colby Signals Angola Aid Yet Not Vietnam Link
CIA Director William Colby told the House Intelligence Committee that the United States is conducting modest, non combat support to Angolan factions and that there is no similarity to Vietnam. He refused to confirm specific aid amounts but indicated noncombat involvement. Colby cited War Powers Act nuances and contrasted Angola with Vietnam’s massive commitment.
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House Intelligence Committee
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Zaire
Soviet Union
State Department
New York Times
Whitlam Concedes as Fraser Leads Australia Election Return
Former Labor Prime Minister Gough Whitlam concedes as Malcolm Fraser's Liberal National coalition appears set for a landslide victory. Hawke calls it a stunning defeat with a large conservative majority likely in the House. Senate results slow but favor anti-Labor trends. Fraser says the win is for Australia, not a party triumph.
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Malcolm Fraser
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New Zealand
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Australian Labor Party
Bob Hawke
Fraser
Hawke
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Senate
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Liberal Party
Melbourne
Ford signs repeal of fair trade laws to save consumers billions
President Ford announces a consumer relief measure as he signs a bill ending state minimum price rules. Within 90 days 21 states lose fair trade laws, potentially saving shoppers 2.1 to 3 billion dollars yearly on items from liquor to small appliances and more.
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Ford
White House
Two Area Couples Celebrate Silver and Golden Anniversaries
In today’s Living Section two area couples celebrated silver anniversaries and two more marked golden anniversaries. Photos and celebration details appear with other anniversary items.
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Warren School Board
Star
Associated Press
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Kenneth Harris
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Steve Hurst
Braddock St
Deitrich
Lionel
Yuletide Gift Guide
Washington Post
U.S. Intelligence
Otis G. Pike
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America
Pike
Labor Party
Handley
James Wood
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