Tet holiday truce split between South and Viet Cong
South Vietnam signals a short Tet truce starting February 17, while the Viet Cong announces a longer cease-fire from February 15 to 22. Both sides warn of violations and note U.S. helicopter losses and ongoing combat near Can Tho with three crewmen wounded.
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Iraq Begins Spy Trials Amid Threats of Israeli Attacks
Iraq announced a new mass spy trial in Baghdad with defendants allegedly tied to the CIA. Authorities warned Israel of reprisals over executions of 14 alleged spies, while U.S. and British officials urged restraint and condemned the hangings of Jews and Iraqis accused of spying for Israel.
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Ohio Universities Win Round Two in Higher Education Budget Fight
Ohio State leaders report Regents changes to the higher education budget mark a victory in Round Two. Regents revise proposals including keeping regional campuses, boosting grants for low income students, and funding bond interest. Gov and legislature must approve main and supplementary budgets amid hearings before final action.
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Court may ask no action at all in Bucher case
The Pueblo commander Lloyd M. Bucher faces potential outcomes from a court of inquiry. A Navy source notes options range from no action to a possible court martial. Possible nonpunitive measures include investigations and letters. punitive options include reprimand or admittance of fault.
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Nixon to Discuss Nonproliferation Treaty Timing
President Nixon summoned the National Security Council to the White House to discuss timing of Senate ratification for the nuclear nonproliferation treaty. He planned a Capitol Hill luncheon with Senate leaders and a visit to the Senate floor, but no immediate decision on action was expected. Nixon signaled support for ratification but would decide next week.
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Nixon to push treaty ratification after Senate visit
During the campaign he urged delaying to dramatize U S displeasure over the Soviet led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He said he expects ratification of the treaty and will urge its ratification at an appropriate time and an early time. Nixon visited the Senate where he served 1950 1952 and later became vice president, then met with Secretary of State Rogers after a House call. Seaborg said he would remain AEC chairman with a term expiring June 30 1970.
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Rain Strikes California Amid Dark Weather Toll
California endures more rain hail and snow with nine days of storms. The death toll rises to 93 with two more bodies found in Los Angeles area. Gov Reagan tours the state and seeks federal aid as 20 are missing and eight presumed dead amid floods landslides. Snowbound High Sierras resorts brace for more storm, lodges closed.
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Charles Winninger, Veteran Actor, Dies at 84
Palm Springs California Charles Winninger a veteran actor whose career spanned five decades in vaudeville film radio and television died Monday at 84 He was known for his comedy and dramatic work and perhaps best remembered for portraying Captain Andy in Show Boat.
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Floridians Hit By Major Power Outage
A Tuesday blackout swept Florida after a failure at Florida Power and Light Port Everglades plant at 6 08 p m. Power grids failed from Daytona Beach to Fort Myers and St Petersburg leaving many areas dark while others stayed lit and some residents used candles.
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Filibuster Defenders Win Again in Senate Rules Fight
Pro filibuster forces in the Senate thwart another bid to trim debate limits. Majority Leader Mansfield warned the victory could become a defeat and said today he may lay the issue aside or refer it to the Rules Committee, a move requiring unanimous consent.
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Cincinnati Reds Manager Bristol Defends Trades
Report from Cincinnati recounts manager Dave Bristol defending recent trades that sent pitcher Ted Abernathy and shortstop Leo Cardenas away, outlining team's strategy and reactions from the press.
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