Tricia Nixon Tours White House With Cabinet Children
Luci Johnson Nugent recalls the loneliness and rewards of life in the White House as Tricia Nixon tours the Executive Mansion with a group of Cabinet children. The visit highlights how familiar the White House feels to the Nixon family and young guests.
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White House
Luci Johnson Nugent
Tricia Nixon
Executive
Eisenhower
Luci
Tricia
David Eisenhower
Jim Hardin
National Travel Survey Reveals Travel Habits Shift
The five year census survey shows two thirds of trips last year stayed within 200 miles. Private cars drove 86 percent of domestic travel while planes accounted for eight percent and trains and buses six percent. 108 million Americans took 360 million trips over 100 miles. Foreign travel declined due to a presidential spending plea, yet demand for ships and planes grows as travel remains popular.
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Bureau of the Census
Johnson
Unreported crime boosts drive for better statistics
A federal survey finds crime twice as high as reported in New York City backs the national results. The Census Bureau will sponsor four conferences to define needed statistics to improve government crime response. Fear of reprisals and distrust of reports deter victims from calling police.
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United States
New York
Census Bureau
Nixon And The War At The Moment
Joseph Alsop examines the Nixon transition and Vietnam strategy. He notes General Goodpaster’s recall signals White House planning, the deteriorating enemy position, and Nixon’s prior three-part framework for negotiations. He warns against rash surrender and predicts strong counterpressure to maintain pressure in Vietnam.
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Nixon
Vietnam
Creighton Abrams
Andrew Goodpaster
White House
Eisenhower
General Goodpaster
Goodpaster
Saigon
United States
Hanoi
South Vietnam
General Abrams
Ellsworth Bunker
Paris
North Vietnam
California nude dancing crackdown not yet prosecuted
Officials report that topless and nude dancing acts in California have not led to arrests. Authorities plan to wait for more suggestive conduct before pursuing prosecutions, since simple nudity conviction is considered unlikely.
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California
A Conservative View on the Pueblo Disaster
The piece critiques the Pueblo incident. questions the three hour delay, commander Bucher actions, and orders given. It argues for broader inquiries beyond the naval court, cites failures in air cover and support, and contrasts with past naval heroes.
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Pueblo
Bucher
Court of Naval Inquiry
Navy
Todd M. Bucher
Pacific
Pentagon
State Department
White House
Israel
U.S.S
Liberty
Grounding Reported for Northern Pacific Off Fire Island
The American transport ship Northern Pacific with 2100 wounded soldiers aboard was reported grounded on Fire Island in New York harbor. Athenians greeted the New Year with whistles and church bells as part of celebrations and observations.
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Fire Island
New York Harbor
Black capitalism sparks debate among black leaders
Black leaders object to President-elect Nixon's proposed black capitalism plan. They fear it may replace or reduce current government aid programs and doubt that self determination alone will lift the poor from misery, potentially ending existing doles.
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Nixon
Czech Realists Push for Settlement with Soviet Union
In Czechoslovakia a bloc calling themselves realists advocates a settlement with the Soviet Union. Led by Communists they claim to accept occupation conditions but have not yet won wide popular support.
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Czechoslovakia
Soviet Union
If I Were Reborn I’d Choose a Cat Over a Dog
A narrator extols cats over dogs noting nine lives and independence. He cites his long friendship with a cat named Lady Dottie, a frugal, regal household matriarch who teaches a philosophy of living on one’s own terms. The piece reflects on companionship, cost, and dignity without obedience.
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Lady Dottie
Adolf Hitler
Dottie
Letters about tax funds and county spending
Mrs Anita Young of Albany Route 2 argues that tax funds distributed by county commissioners are strained. She urges agencies to seek approval before pursuing schemes and to finance their own requests if necessary, warning that school costs and county bills are rising beyond taxpayers' ability to pay.
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Anita Young
Albany
High educated unemployed struggle to market their skills
The marketing editor notes that even well educated workers face job market darkness when layoffs occur. They must learn to market knowledge and experience to find new work.
Storekeepers Decline Gun Toys For Christmas Season
Nationwide store owners decide not to display or promote toy guns and violent toys during the holiday season. Resulting sales of such merchandise fall across the country.
Athens Messenger rates and mailing details
The Athens Messenger lists pricing for daily and Sunday single copies, carrier delivery by day and week, and mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and elsewhere. It notes Associated Press membership and the paper’s mailing address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Athens
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