Nixon cites breakthroughs and doubts in foreign policy report
President Nixon released a 94,000 word State of the World address praising 1971 as a watershed year for peacemaking while noting six sharp disappointments. He projected a May U.S.-Soviet missile deal, warned about expansionist Russian policies, and outlined aims with China and European allies to shape a new world monetary and trade order.
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Nixon
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Peking
Japan
India
Bangladesh
United States
China
United Nations
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Northern Ireland Protest Falls Flat Across Cities
In Belfast and Londonderry the Day of Disruption failed to materialize as planned. Most shops and schools opened normally, with only a small 500-child march in Belfast and briefly blocked roads near Londonderry. Authorities reported limited disruption despite protests called by the Civil Rights Association against internment without trial.
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Northern Ireland
Londonderry
Michael Haward
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Carrier Returns to Action as Vietnam Attacks Escalate
The USS Constellation recalled to Tonkin Gulf from Hong Kong amid rising North Vietnamese Viet Cong attacks across South Vietnam. 13 Americans wounded and heavy Da Nang rocket strike noted as pre Tet activity. Saigon reports 147 enemy killed, 22 captured. 37 South Vietnamese killed, 141 wounded. Constellation to join Coral Sea and Hancock in fleet operations.
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USS Command
Constellation
Tonkin Gulf
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
da Nang
U.S
Coral Sea
Hancock
U.S. Plans for Large Tonkin Gulf Air Strike in Vietnam
U.S. officials anticipate a major offensive this month with a 225 plane strike force to target supply depots and installations in North Vietnam. Da Nang bases plus Thailand host more fighter bombers as Tet cease Fire negotiations unfold.
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Tonkin Gulf
North Vietnam
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United States
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Thailand
Poverty Efforts Seen As Failure
A congressional watchdog report questions the current federal antipoverty structure and suggests it may not improve Appalachian poverty. The assessment highlights limited progress and calls for rethinking strategies.
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Washington
Congressional
Three Die One Injured In Cleveland House Fire
An elderly man was critically injured and three elderly residents died when a northeast Cleveland frame house burned. Victims identified as Elizabeth Rankin, Hugh McConnell, and Nancy McConnell. The fire caused about $10,000 damage. cause undetermined. An additional GAO study on Johnson County poverty noted limited impact of federal grants and urged coordinated anti poverty planning.
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Roger Miller backs bill to ban amphetamines
Oklahoma City Roger Miller told a state legislative committee he supports a proposal to ban the sale of amphetamines. He said the measure might keep someone from getting into the same snakepit he got into after a seven year fight with drugs and that he kicked the habit three years ago after growing tired of falling down.
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Okla
Roger Miller
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Mama Cass seeks divorce from Bavarian baron
Ellen Naomi Wiedenman known as Mama Cass has filed for divorce from Donald von Wiedenman her Bavarian baron husband. She said the marriage began June 26 1971 and lasted five months before filing. Her first marriage to James Hendrix ended in 1969 and she has a daughter Vanessa age four.
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Los Angeles
Ellen Naomi Wiedenman
Mama Cass
Superior Court
Donald von Wiedenman
James R. Hendrix
Vanessa
No Girls Allowed At Annapolis
Navy Secretary John H. Chaffee says two girls nominated to the Naval Academy will not be admitted due to federal law barring women from combat sea duty and the Navy needs Annapolis graduates for the fleet. He also says the Navy will open ROTC to women, starting with Jacksonville University as the first program to admit them.
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Washington
Navy
John H. Chaffee
U.S. Naval Academy
Chaffee
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Jacksonville University
Florida
Pat Nixon Eyes Acupuncture Demonstration in China
Pat Nixon says during a visit to a mainland Chinese children's hospital she would like to see a demonstration of acupuncture the traditional needle therapy.
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Washington (Ap
Pat Nixon
China
Congress Seeks Accord On Docks End To West Coast Strike
Washington reports Congress advancing its own solution for the 124 day West Coast dock strike while negotiators for longshoremen and shippers push a tentative contract. The Senate approved a strike ending bill 79 to 3, mandating binding arbitration on unresolved issues within 40 days and no strikes or lockouts for 18 months. A San Francisco tentative agreement triggers a union ratification vote, with 13 000 workers awaiting decision and potential return to work pending Congress recess.
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Congress
Senate
House
Messenger Sells Calves on First Day Ad Draws Calls
Ira C. Gaston of Route 5 Athens reports strong first day results from his ad selling Hereford calves. He says he received many calls later from interested buyers and will continue selling through the week.
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Ira C. Gaston
Route 5
Athens
Paper Ballots Ordered for Democratic Delegate Picks
Secretary of State Ted Brown, a Republican, announces that Democratic convention delegate selections in the May primary must be by paper ballots after Attorney General William Brown refuses to file a friendly suit to decide if each delegate candidate must appear on the ballot. He says listing 153 delegates and 78 alternates on voting machines is impractical and constitutional guidance is needed.
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Ohio
Ted Brown
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Fusal
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Franklin County Board of Elections
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