31 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1971
Page
1
Indira Gandhi said U S recognition of Bangladesh is needed to mend tensions after the India Pakistan war. She defended her government’s stance as friendly to America while insisting Bangladesh is independent, not part of Pakistan.
Washington officials said talks with Israel to discuss additional U S arms deliveries are possible, likely including Phantom jets, though details remain secret and the Phantom issue is tightly guarded.
Ohio officials announce an education and detection program for sickle cell anemia led by Dr. George Shadle as part of a state effort to address a disease prevalent among dark skinned individuals and often fatal in children.
Rep. John V. Dowdy a 10 term congressman from Texas was found guilty on eight counts including two conspiracy to accept a bribe and five counts of lying to a grand jury. The verdict marks the first in 15 years for a sitting congressman. He was free in Washington on his recognizance after the decision.
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U S and South Vietnamese forces joined Viet Cong in a New Year cease-fire in South Vietnam while American air forces intensified raids on supply routes in Laos. B52 bombers and fighter bombers hit near Mu Gia Ban Raving and Ban Karai passes as reconnaissance planes assessed earlier damage.
In New Buffalo Michigan two State Police troopers Charles Stark and Gary Rampy were shot and killed after stopping a car on Red Arrow Highway. The fleeing suspect was mortally wounded in a chase and died. his female companion was taken into custody.
Retiring CEA chair Paul McCracken says wage and price controls will be needed well after Phase 2 and that Phase 3 may merely formalize market safeguards. He expects Phase 2 to run through the 1972 election and envisions continued government oversight into the future. The Price Commission warns tenants will see at least a one month delay in rent increases and posting of price ceilings will be required for consumer access.
Robert Schneider a key state witness in the Lima State Hospital probe passed a pre-employment exam and worked at U S Steel Lorain Works in April. He was found dead in his Lima hospital cell with death listed as pericarditis causing a heart seizure. Authorities noted long heart trouble but questioned prior heart condition reports and possible drug reactions. His mother said he donated blood twice this year.
Police in Corpus Christi report a father who served at the Naval Air Station and his wife, four children aged two to 13, were killed in their South Side apartment. A .38 revolver and a note were found in the bathroom. Neighbors heard shots about 2 a.m. investigators say the children were shot in the chest and both parents in the head.
Mrs. Dorothy McDonald of 23 Elm Street The Plains reports eight calls for her electric range with inquiries starting before delivery and the first caller purchasing it, signaling another quick pay-off for local sellers.
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