POW Release Nears Saigon Amid Talks on Mines
U S officials say first POW releases in South Vietnam expected this week while mines planted by the U S Navy in North Vietnamese waters may be cleared soon. Lao government requests U S bombers continue operations over Laos as truce observers fan out to regional HQs.
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Saigon
U. S
South Vietnam
Laos
U. S. Pa
Mekong Delta
United States
Paris
North Vietnam
U.S
International Commission
Joint Military Commission For Control and Supervision
Hanoi
Joint Military Commission
Medical Team Prepares for Returning POWs at Clark Air Base
Sixty doctors and 100 nurses await American prisoners of war at Clark Air Base Philippines as Col John W Ord says most POWs should depart within 72 hours of arrival. He outlined immediate exams, rest, dietary plans and comprehensive medical testing to follow arrival.
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Clark Air Base
Philippines
John W. Ord
U.S. Air Force Hospital
Ord
Baker, Ore
Hanoi
Ore
Barbara Rule
Mayfield
Patman Urges Stronger U S Energy Effort Amid Shortfalls
Rep Wright Patman outgoing chairman of the Joint Committee on Defense Production calls for national action to secure energy supplies. The committee report notes delays in nuclear plant construction and minimal new oil refinery activity, warning of heavy foreign oil reliance by 1985 and insufficient commitment to alternative sources.
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Washington
United States
Wright Patman
D-Tex
Joint Committee of Defense Production
U.S
Lazarus Sr. Dies in Columbus at 82 After Brief Illness
Robert Lazarus Sr. chairman emeritus of F and R Lazarus and Co. died at his Bexley home after a brief illness. He served on Federated Department Stores board of trustees and the Ohio Board of Regents, led Lazarus since 1947, and held posts with Planned Parenthood World Population, the Columbus Jets, and the OSU Presidents' Club. He is survived by a son, three daughters and two brothers.
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Columbus, Ohio
Robert Lazarus Sr
F&r Lazarus & Co
Lazarus
Bexley
Federated Department Stores, Inc
Ohio Board of Regents
Lazarus Stores
Simon
Ohio State University
State Board of Regents
Sponsors Council of
Planned Parenthood
World Population International
Columbus Jets
International League Baseball Club
OSU
Spriggs Finds Quick Car Sale After Ad
Charles W. Spriggs of Guysville earned quick results on the first day of advertising his car for sale. He noted that items seldom used by some prove dear to others, illustrating the power of targeted ads.
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Charles W. Spriggs
Guysville
Ohio House Considers Vietnam Bonus Vote On Ballot
The Ohio House will vote on a $500 bonus for veterans who served 1961 to 1973 and $1,000 for the 2996 Ohioans killed, funded by $300 million in bonds and a six tenths mill property levy. Other constitutional amendments include governor lieutenant governor ticket, lawmakers expenses, and farm tax relief. The May primary ballot appearance depends on a 60 vote threshold.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio House of Representatives
110Th General Assembly
House Judiciary Committee
House
Senate
General Assembly
Ways and Means
Explosion Cause Study Slated In Eagle Grove Iowa
The Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation will join the state fire marshal to determine the gas explosion cause that killed at least 13 people and destroyed three buildings in Eagle Grove. Twelve bodies were recovered. one more missing and presumed dead. A volunteer firefighter died of a heart attack at the scene. IPS reports no leaks in its gas system after extensive testing. Residents reported a strong gas odor before the blast at a cafe, hardware store, and jewelry firm.
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Eagle Grove
Iowa
Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
BCI
Michael Sellers
Sellers
Wilbur Johnson
Iown
Woodrow
Loux
Iowa Public Service Co
IPS
Sioux City
Kenneth Brauman
Brauman
Chatter Box
Belfast Weekend Bloodshed Intensifies Conflict Toll Rises
Belfast reports its bloodiest weekend of guerrilla violence with ten deaths, including a gas station attendant and six Catholics killed by British troops, along with three Protestants. Catholic leaders demand a government inquiry as deteriorating security prompts Whitelaw to seek more troops from Edward Heath.
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Belfast
Irish Republican Army
William Whitelaw
Britain
Northern Ireland
Edward Heath
Strike Ends In Cleveland Amid Partial Agreement
The Cleveland strike ends with a partial contract for 2,500 nonteaching staff providing no raise but adding vacation days and a 63 hour weekly cap. Custodians ratify. other unions await ratification this week. Catholic lay teachers plan a third study day as pay disputes continue.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Warwick
R.I
Akron
Catholic Board of Education
Arlington burial set for last American killed before cease fire
Col. William P. Nolde age 43 to receive full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. He died when a Communist artillery shell exploded near An Loc eleven hours before the cease-fire took effect. One U.S. soldier has died since the cease-fire.
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Washington
William P. Nolde
Arlington National Cemetery
Nolde
An Loc
U.S
Andy Razaf Dies at 77 Composer of Classics
Andy Razaf, 77, black composer and lyricist who wrote the words to Honeysuckle Rose Ain't Misbehavin and Stompin at the Savoy, died Saturday. He authored more than 1 000 songs.
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Los Angeles
Andy Razaf
Ohio Highway Toll Drops to New Low for 1973 Weekend
Twelve people died on Ohio highways and roads over a 54 hour period, the lowest weekend toll so far in 1973. Four pedestrians were among those killed in separate accidents during the period.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Cleanup Efforts Continue After Oil Spill Near Catlettsburg
Cleanup operations on the Big Sandy and Ohio rivers progress satisfactorily after an Ashland Oil Refinery spill near Catlettsburg Kentucky. Coast Guard Cmdr. Bobby Burns reported recovery work and estimated the spill at 60 000 to 80 000 gallons with the refinery ditch losing about 600 gallons daily since Sunday.
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Huntington
W. Va
Big Sandy
Ohio
Ashland
Catlettsburg
U.S. Coast Guard
Bobby Burns
Burns
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