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July 4, 1970

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Headlines from July 4, 1970

5 DEAD IN BELFAST AS BRITISH TROOPS AND SNIPERS FIGHT

By Unknown Author

5 more killed, 50 hurt in new rioting in Falls Rd sec, Belfast; illus; deaths bring to 12 those killed in last wk; Brit troops rept area under control after 3 hrs of fighting; violence erupted after 5 Brit soldiers were hurt by 2 hand grenades thrown at soldiers trying to disperse taunting crowd; army spokesman says 5 killed were civilians, 2 of them snipers; says shooting had been directed only at those throwing gasoline bombs and those using and carrying firearms; attributes 2 deaths to Royal Ulster Constabulary

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Laid‐Off Workers Growing Resentful on Relief

By Francis X. Clines

NY Times survey finds middle‐class workers who have lost jobs because of econ slowdown are becoming increasingly resentful; rising unemployment in Ill, Washington (state), San Diego and St Louis noted; outlook for these states and cities and other parts of country discussed; illus

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CAMPAIGN THEME GIVEN FOR G.O.P.

By Unknown Author

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., July 3—President Nixon's chief adviser on domestic affairs said today that a major theme of Republican campaigns next fall would be what he called the refusal of the Democratic leadership in the House and Senate to help make government more responsive to the nation's needs.

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PANEL ON ‘76 ASKS WIDE CELEBRATION

By United Press International

Amer Revolutionary Bicentennial Comm urges pub and private transportation officials start now to ensure fast, low‐cost travel by ‘76, particularly between E Coast cities where major events will be held

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of July 1, 1970, covering July 4, 1970.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Let It Be (Soundtrack) by The Beatles

    Let It Be (Soundtrack)

    The Beatles

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    6
  2. 2
    Album cover for McCartney by Paul McCartney

    McCartney

    Paul McCartney

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    9
  3. 3
    Album cover for Woodstock by Soundtrack

    Woodstock

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    5
  4. 4
    Album cover for Chicago II by Chicago

    Chicago II

    Chicago

    Last week
    7
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    21
  5. 5
    Album cover for ABC by Jackson 5

    ABC

    Jackson 5

    Last week
    8
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    5

Notable Deaths

Barnett Newman

1970Barnett Newman, American painter and illustrator (born 1905)[†]

Barnett Newman was an American painter. He has been critically regarded as one of the major figures of abstract expressionism, and one of the foremost color field painters. His paintings explore the sense of place that viewers experience with art and incorporate the simplest forms to emphasize this feeling.

Harold Stirling Vanderbilt

1970Harold Stirling Vanderbilt, American sailor and businessman (born 1884)[†]

Harold Stirling Vanderbilt CBE was an American railroad executive, a champion yachtsman, an innovator and champion player of contract bridge, and a member of the Vanderbilt family.

Historical Context for July 4, 1970

In 1970, the world population was approximately 3,694,683,794 people[†]