Belfast clash as troops and police confront UDA militants
In East Belfast British troops and police clashed with Ulster Defense Association street gangs for three hours. The Protestant general strike closed factories with only 50 to 60 percent staffing, and the Harland and Wolff shipyard ran half-shift. Police reported 400 intimidation cases as Paisley’s council pressed for a government crackdown.
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Vietnam U N Admission Talks Open After Rain Delay
Paris AP report says the United States and Vietnam resumed talks on establishing diplomatic relations amid delays from late Vietnamese officials. Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Hien leads the Vietnamese side while Richard Holbrooke headed the American delegation. Officials expect quick progress on embassy relations and key issues including missing U.S. remains and reconstruction aid.
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Nixon to speak on Watergate in Frost interview night
Former President Richard Nixon will appear in his first post resignation interview with David Frost. The 90 minute program airs tonight on 155 TV and 730 radio stations at 7 30 p m EDT and could include new Watergate disclosures.
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Howell Urges Virginia Gas Utilities to Return Windfall Profits
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Henry Howell called on seven Virginia gas utilities to voluntarily credit windfall profits earned in the harsh 1976-77 winter. He cited an SCC staff report and noted June 8 as the deadline for utility recommendations, with a further 10 days for the SCC to respond.
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Madigan sues to expunge special grand jury report
Former Frederick County Supervisor Richard F. Madigan files suit in Circuit Court over the July 1975 special grand jury report claiming lack of lawful authority to issue the report. He argues the jury was bound by the pre amnesty law and sought expungement of the entire report from court records.
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Lillard Reelected In Front Royal
Front Royal voters re elected Mayor William Lillard and council members in a special election held after annexation. George Banks became the towns first Black councilman with 929 votes for a one year term, beating Robert Traister and John Smedley. Incumbent Jack Albert led the four way one year race with 1 149 votes.
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Carter asks panel to share disapproval for energy plan
President Carter tells a White House energy committee he is prepared to shoulder much of the blame for his energy proposals while calling the legislation a major domestic issue. The ad hoc panel had requested to be the first administration witness to testify.
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Winchester Council OKs Property Tax Increase
Winchester City Council approved higher personal property and real estate taxes last night. A budget outline was presented to Boyce Town Council as part of the coverage.
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