Pueblo inquiry questions Navy over ship surrender
In the court of inquiry Captain Bucher faces possible USNR Article 0730 charges as critics press why the Pueblo was captured and why Navy decisions or delays, including lack of heavier guns, immediate ultimatums, and fleet response, were not questioned by Congress or top Pentagon officials.
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Bucher
USNR
Newsome
Navy
Pueblo
Korea
Washington
Pentagon
Congress
Capitol Hill
Sweden Builds Ties with Hanoi Amid Western Debate
Sweden becomes the first western nation to establish full diplomatic relations with North Vietnam and downgrades ties with Saigon. Stockholm faces pressure from New Left forces as public criticism of the United States and South Vietnam grows and American deserters find sanctuary.
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Sweden
North Vietnam
Europe
Stockholm
United States
South Vietnam
Hanoi
Saigon
U.S
Social Democratic Party
Students misstate WWII winner amid radio reminiscences
Amarillo ninth grade history class members claim the United Nations won World War II though no such body existed at war's end. The item notes Ray Hollingsworth on KRAY and mentions fair weather timing by Charley Crouch and his team as a whizzer struck the Tri-State Fair Grounds after the stock show.
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Amarillo
United Nations
Charley Crouch
Tri-State Fair
34 Point Plan Outlined by Governor Smith in Texas
Gov. Preston Smith presented a 34 point legislative program in a joint session, omitting liquor by the drink and tax issues. He backed lowering the voting age to 18 and endorsed the state Democratic platform. Leaders expressed mixed enthusiasm while noting the budget message in two weeks will set prices and priorities.
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Austin, Tex
UPI
Preston Smith
Smith
Texas
Cletus Davis
Houston
House
Gus F. Mutscher
Ben Barnes
Mutscher
Biting Cold Grips Panhandle and Tri-State Area
Arctic air pocket moves across the Panhandle causing a rapid plunge in temperatures. Canyon hits 61 at noon and falls to 21 by afternoon while Amarillo drops from 47 to 20 and then 15. Snow flurries appear in a few spots and the Weather Bureau predicts continuing cold with lows from five below to the mid teens.
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Panhandle
Canyon
Amarillo
U.S. Weather Bureau
The
Weather Bureau
Tri-State
Dalhart
Dumas
Weather Forecast, Inc
Confession Pressure Tells of Pueblo Surrender
Cmdr. Lloyd M. Bucher testified before a five admiral court of inquiry that a North Korean interrogator forced him to sign a confession under threat of a gun. He recalled pleading for his men and invoking his wife as he faced the pistol. The pistol misfired and the guard beat him to the floor.
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Robert Dietrich Copley
Coronado
Calif
Cmdr
Lloyd M. Bucher
Pueblo
Harold 4G
Bowen Jr
Bucher
Rose
Central Intelligence Agency
Hickel Confirmed as Interior Secretary by Senate
The Senate confirmed Alaska Governor Walter J. Hickel as interior secretary by a 73 to 16 vote after five days of questions and two days of debate. All dissent came from Democrats. Hickel missed the oath ceremony with other Nixon nominees due to the delay.
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Senate
Nixon
Alaska
Walter J. Hickel
Hickel
Interior Committee
White House
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Deadly Mississippi Tornado Slashes Hazlehurst Area
A violent tornado devastated central Mississippi causing at least 31 deaths across three counties and injuring many as it tore south of Hazlehurst and then moved into Simpson and Smith counties. Search parties clashed with heavy debris while witnesses recalled the roar of the storm and destruction.
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Mississippi
Hazlehurst
Simpson
Smith
Clarence Buckley
Harrisville
Lake Meredith water mix urged for Amarillo supply
A city water study committee told the Amarillo City Commission that lake and well water are safe for all uses. It recommended a 70 percent Lake Meredith and 30 percent well water blend to keep a constant temperature, with a 30 day summer peak allowing more well water. A minority report may be filed by James S. Gulekie.
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Hal Marsh
Amarillo
Meredith
Commission
Stroud
Skyjack Bills Paid Quickly
U S airlines have built a credit link with Fidel Castro via neutral Switzerland to cover hijacked plane expenses in Havana. By landing, the State Department contacts the Swiss Embassy which pays Cubans, then the Swiss pass the tab to the airlines. A hijacking costs roughly 2500 to 3500 dollars for landing, fuel and passenger needs.
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New York
U.S
Fidel Castro
Havana
Switzerland
U S
State Department
Cuba
National Airlines
U. S
Brazil Carnival Sparks Warned Kiss With Tourists Doubt
Health officials warn against kissing tourists during Brazil's pre Lent Mardi Gras festival. The four day Rio carnival runs from February 15 to Ash Wednesday with samba parades, color and bikinis drawing millions.
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Copley News Service
Rio
GDE
OC Sanetro
Brazil
Hong Kong
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Astro-Guide
Stuft Capitol
New Mexico
Sylvia Porter
Jackson
Hazlehurst, Miss
Paul Kemp
James S. Gulekie
J Ernest Stroud
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