Dollar Trades Soar in Europe After U.S. Devaluation
In London and Frankfurt the dollar rose above new par values as European markets reopened. Tokyo faced fresh yen weakness after the Japanese central bank intervened, buying dollars but allowing 270.80 yen to the dollar.
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London
U.S
Tokyo
Tokyo Exchange
Frankfurt
Willy Brandt
Zurich
Brussels Free Market
Paris
Europe
Britain
Canada
Italy
Japan
Switzerland
First POWs Home After Long Prison Detentions Return
Navy Cmdr. Brian D. Woods and Air Force Maj. Glendon W. Perkins arrived at Miramar after a flight from Clark Air Base as the first released American prisoners of war. Both men were welcomed by anxious families amid careful but modest ceremonies, then Woods headed to his mother’s hospital in Coronado and Perkins to Maxwell Air Force Base before plans to reunite with relatives.
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San Diego
Calif
Clark Air Base
Philippines
Navy
Brian D. Woods
Coronado
Woods
Air Force
Glendon W. Perkins
Orlando
Fla
Miramar Naval Air Station
Perkins
Miramar
Maxwell Air Force Base
Montgomery
Ala
Kay
U.S
North Vietnam
J. H. Foxgrover
See Cupid's Corner Valentine Messages In Classifieds
Messengerland readers share playful Valentine messages in Classification 8 today. The quirky notices mix sentiment and humor as locals declare affection and spread seasonal cheer.
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Cupid’s Corner
Messengerland
POWs Fly Home From Clark Ahead of Schedule
Twenty American prisoners of war and a Vietnamese puppy left Clark Air Base for the United States on schedule with a hospital jet bound for Travis Air Force Base California. Forty more POWs in two planes will follow on Thursday.
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Clark Air Base
Philippines
United States
California
Travis Air Force Base
Clark
Saigon
Jeremiah A. Denton
Virginia Beach
Planeside
Nixon
Mace
Cmdr
Edward A. Davis
Leola
Returning POWs freed at Clark Air Base in Philippines
List of 20 American prisoners released from captivity and flown to U S bases with destinations including Malcolm Grow Medical Center David Grant Medical Center Andrews and Lackland. Officials note some will remain for plastic surgery and scar treatment. Hanoi Saigon talks also planned for 20 more POWs with release timing undecided.
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Clark Air Base
Philippines
United States
William Arcuri
Air Force
Yuba City
Calif
David Grantcore
Travis Air Force Base
Kile D. Berg
Seattle
Wash
U.S. Air Force Hospital
March Air Force Base
Arthur N. Black
Bethlehem
Malcolm Grow Medical Center
Andrews Air Force Base
Alan L. Brunstrom
Miami
Fla
David Grant Medical Center
Arthur W. Barber
Arlington
Malcolm Grow
Navy
Norristown
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Jeremiah A. Denton Jr
Virginia Beach
Portsmouth Naval Hospital
Paul E. Galanti
Lodi
N.J
Terry M. Geloneck
Decatur
Ala
John B. McKamey
Fillmore
Ind
Oakland Naval Hospital
James A. Mulligan
Pensacola
James E. Ray
Longview
Tex
Lackland Air Force Base
Wendell B. Rivers
Larry H. Spencer
Earlham
Iowa
San Diego Naval Hospital
Raymond A. Wohden
Springfield
Memphis Oval Hospital
Tenn
Ken Wallingford
Army
Houston
Brooke General Hospital
San Antonio
U.S
Saigon
Hanoi
Ohio Lawmakers Advance Revenue Sharing Bill in Split Vote
In Columbus Democrats push a federal revenue sharing bill for a House floor vote amid GOP opposition calling it a poor spending document. The scene featured protesters for and against the ERA with about 300 of up to 600 expected witnesses. Democrats kept most GOP amendments from passing while adding 1.2 million for vocational education construction.
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Columbus
Ohio
House
State Government Committee
Michael del Bane
D-56
Hubbard
John Gilligan
Ohio National Guard
Alliance
Youngstown-Warren
Ronald Weyandt
C-43
Akron
Guard
William Casstevens
Ohio United Auto Workers
Ohio House
Casstevens
POW Release Nears as US Vietnamese Talks Continue
Senior military reps from the United States and North Vietnam prepared for the handover of 20 American prisoners of war within two to four days. A source tied to the International Commission for Control and Supervision noted the imminent release. Kissinger Visits Hong Kong Harbor Ahead of Beijing Trip.
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Saigon
United States
North Vietnam
Hanoi
International Commission For Control and Supervision
U.S. Protest Over Viet Cong Prisoner Delays
Maj. Gen. Gilbert H. Woodward in Saigon issued a strong protest to the Viet Cong accusing them of violating the Paris peace accord by delaying the release of 27 American prisoners at Loc Ninh, 75 miles north of Saigon.
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Saigon
United States
South Vietnam
Gilbert H. Woodward
U.S
Joint Military Commission
Paris
Loc Ninh
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Nixon seeks swift approval for dollar devaluation plan
President Nixon faces prompt House and Senate review of legislation to back the 10 percent dollar devaluation. Democratic leaders pledge fast action while promising closer scrutiny of followup trade measures and potential tougher wage price controls.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Wright Patman
Dtex
House Banking Committee
Nixon to Unveil 1973 Environment Plan in Radio Address
President Nixon prepares a radio speech outlining his environmental proposals for 1974. He aims to push major legislation, including a sulfur emissions tax, incentives for low-sulfur fuel use, and land-use planning, with calls for wilderness protection and a new Department of Natural Resources.
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Nixon
House
Ways and Means Committee
Wilbur D. Mills
Washington
Department of Natural Resources
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