Bombing Halt Expanded to All North Vietnam
The United States extended its bombing pause Monday to cover all North Vietnam not just the area north of the 20th parallel. Officials said the cease fire near the demilitarized zone lasts 24 hours and aligns with a South Vietnam cease-fire ending at dusk. The halt above the 20th parallel, including Hanoi and Haiphong, remains indefinite pending resumption of secret peace talks in Paris set for Jan 8.
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Saigon
United States
North Vietnam
U.S
Demilitarized Zone
20Th Parallel
Hanoi-Haiphong
Paris
New Year Riot on Fort Lauderdale Beach Injures 27
A midnight riot on Atlantic Boulevard near bars and motels injures 27 people including 16 officers and prompts 36 arrests. Police say 4 000 to 6 000 youths clashed with about 150 officers, with bottles and cans thrown and property damaged during the New Year celebration.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Broward County
John Tamburello
Atlantic Boulevard
Aiken County Leaders Hope For Progress In 1973
County and city leaders in Aiken look ahead to 1973 with plans for water and sewer work in Horse Creek Valley, new hospital and courthouse debates, downtown revitalization, and a shift to a county commission form of government. They urge cooperation, open communications, and active county landfills.
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Aiken County
Gilbert McMcMillan
Horse Creek Valley
Bage
Stathy Verenes
Aiken
State Development Board
R.E
Ed) Thompson
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Roland Windham
Chamber of Commerce
Graniteville Company
Carl Littlejohn
County Commission
Harold Graybeal
Rain to end this afternoon in Aiken cooler follow
The U S Weather Bureau says rain that greeted the New Year should end by today. Tonight’s low in the low 40s and tomorrow’s high in the low 60s. Rain chances drop to 20 percent this afternoon and 10 percent tonight with a coastal area outlook of 40s at night and 50s during the day through Friday.
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Aiken
U.S
Porky
Clemente and four others die in a Puerto Rico crash
A DC7 cargo plane carrying Roberto Clemente and four others crashed after takeoff from San Juan en route to Managua. Search teams found wreckage but no survivors through the night. The plane carried relief supplies for Managua earthquake victims and Clemente headed Puerto Rico relief efforts.
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San Juan
P.R
Pirates
Roberto Clemente
Nicaragua
U.S. Coast Guard
San Juan International
Managua
Caribbean
Clemente
Puerto Rico
Vera Cristina
Melchor
Star
Amadee Chardon
Copilot May Be Only Link To Jet Crash In Everglades
Federal officials say an extra copilot may be the last living link to the Flight 401 cockpit tragedy in the Florida Everglades. First Officer Warren Terry is listed in poor condition at Palmetto Hospital in Miami and unable to talk.
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Miami
Eastern Air Lines
Everglades
Warren Terry
Palmetto Hospi
Tal
Terry
Florida Swamp
Nationwide New Year’s Holiday Traffic Toll Rises to 308
The Associated Press reports 308 people died in traffic accidents as the New Year’s three-day period ends. The toll counted from 6 p.m. EST Friday and runs through midnight across all time zones.
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Associated Press
South Carolina Holiday Traffic Toll Rises
At least 13 people were killed in New Year weekend crashes across South Carolina. The latest fatalities reported by the State Highway Patrol occurred in a two car collision about five miles from Loris in Horry County, involving 45 year old Sherwood Mishoe and 8 year old Harriet Brown. Three more deaths occurred in a separate Sunday crash in Greenville County.
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Associated Press
South Carolina
State
Highway Patrol
Loris
Horry County
Sherwood Mishoe
Rt. 1
Ayner
Harriet Brown
Rt. 3
Greenville County
Britain Joins Common Market Today Amid Mixed Public Opinion
London AP reports Britain joins the European Common Market as citizens hold mixed views with 39 percent opposed 38 percent in favor and 23 percent undecided. Ireland and Denmark also enter the European Economic Community today.
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London
Britain
Ireland
Denmark
U S Population Hits 210 Million in 1972 Estimate
The Census Bureau places the 1972 U S population at 210 194 312 with a net yearly gain of 16 million, slower than 1971 and 1970. The report includes all states DC armed forces and federal employees overseas with dependents.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
States
District of Columbia
Have You Heard Aikenites Think Spring In Cold Louisville
A Louisville Courier-Journal brief notes Aikenites ponder spring while facing a lingering chill. The piece contrasts local hopes for milder weather with the northern cold.
Prank Ends in Death of College Student Fred Bronner
Fred Phillip Bronner 21, a Pierce College student, died at a 500 foot cliff in Angeles National Forest after fraternity brothers left him in the woods at 2 a.m as a lesson. Deputies said Bronner, described as a momma's boy by his father, was last seen Dec 22 and weighed about 270 pounds. His father lamented the death amid a missing person search.
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Clemente
Baltimore Orioles
Pirates
Puerto Rico
Pittsburgh Pirates
Montreal
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Mets
Newhall
Calif
Southern California
Fred Phillip Bronner
Pierce College
San Fernando Valley
Angeles National Forest
Chi Chi Chi
Consid
Bronner
Leon Bronner
Salvation Army Christmas Fund Boosts Ai ken County
The Salvation Army Christ mas Fund for 1972 raised 7 628 78 dollars under Capt Fred H Carver. Aiken Countians donated enabling 1 640 toys to 780 children 300 food baskets to the needy and special aid for 387 families. Co chair R S Young and Mrs Josie Hazel receive thanks.
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Salvation Army
Fred H. Carver
Aiken
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Savannah River
Randy Davidson
WLOW
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John Stewart
Parsons Lane
Louisville Courier-Journal
McDuffie
U.S. Air Force
Howard Zinn
Boston University
Hanoi
Don Logan
North Ridge
Jerry Heron
Brookes
S.D
Gregg Hanson
Thousand Oaks
Dick Fulton
Phoenix
Ariz
Peter Callaghan
Bellmore
Long Island
N.Y
Rick McDow
Columbiana
Ala
Charles Chuck’ Jackson
Littleton
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