Bombing in Laos Continues With Fewer Carriers
In Saigon AP report the U S 7th Fleet operates four carriers after the Constellation's departure and the Enterprise's delayed return following a bombing exercise. Despite reduced force, sources say raids on Laos remain intense, with broader war implications and civilian casualties reported nearby.
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William F. Bringle
Pacific
Brazilian Chief Tightens Hold With New Purges
President Arthur da Costa e Silva tightened his grip on Brazil by recessing five state legislatures indefinitely and purging 33 legislators. He announced a national committee to probe subversion or counterrevolutionary activities as the government seeks to root out opposition and alleged corruption. Thirty lawmakers were suspended from political rights for 10 years.
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Associated Press
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Arthur da Costa E Silva
Brazil
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Sao Paulo
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Sergipe
Rio de Janeiro
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Brazilian Democratic Movement
National Renewal Alliance
National Security Council
Insurance Ruling Takes Effect March 1 in State
ST. PAUL AP Insurance firms will be ordered not to charge for unrequested coverage when a series of regulations go into effect March 1. State Insurance Commissioner Thomas Hunt also banned 22 deceptive sales practices and requires disclosures in premium financing transactions.
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Thomas Hunt
New York City Ambulance Service Records 550000 Trips
New York City reports the busiest ambulance service in the nation with 550000 emergency trips in 1968. The figure underscores the high demand for rapid medical response across the city.
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New York
New York City
Pravda urges peace talks focus before military matters
Pravda argues at Paris peace talks that political questions must be discussed first and accuses the United States of blocking businesslike dialogue by pressing military issues. It also claims U S actions rise in Cambodia and Vietnam.
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Paris
U.S
United States
Cambodia
Vietnam
Legislators Tackle Liquor Prices and Studded Tires Next Week
Minnesota lawmakers begin week with hearings on repealing the Fair Trade Liquor Law and a studded tire bill to legalize winter use. House expels Rep. Bernard Bischoff amid campaign dispute. Gov LeVander to call March 11 special election. Senate and House consider highway safety, eye exams, right on red, and gas station prize games.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota
Bernard Bischoff
Rpp
Jack Fenn
Harold LeVander
Bischoff
House Committee On Regulated Industries
Otto Bang
Edina
House
House Highway Committee
Minnesota Highway Department
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Senate Highway Commit
400 Columbia U Students Spared Punishment
Four hundred Columbia University students who took part in last spring’s campus disorders will have no further university punishment. A Joint Committee on Disciplinary Affairs ordered all campus discipline to cease and 16 suspended students may reapply. Protest leader Mar Rudd, head of Students for a Democratic Society, is among the ten named. Criminal cases in city courts remain unaffected.
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Columbia University
Joint Committee On
Mar Rudd
Students For A Democratic Society
New York City
Mankato Prepares for Spring Thaw and Flood Risks
In Mankato Minnesota officials prepare for Minnesota River floods as snow piles up across the region. The City Council formed a flood authority to advise City Manager Bassett, with plans to use heavy equipment rather than sandbags. Federal funds and Corps of Engineers approval for a Mankato North Mankato flood control project are sought, with construction not slated until 1970. Blue Earth County and state authorities discuss coordinated flood fighting efforts.
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Legislative Calendars Are Bare
Washington AP The slow moving 91st Congress began a 10 day recess as legislative calendars in both the House and Senate were bare. Senate Majority Leader Mansfield anticipated Nixon would present budget recommendations or proposals upon return Feb 17, while GOP members voiced concern over White House information flows and possible changes to Great Society programs. The Sentinel ABM project faced renewed scrutiny after administration decision to pause work, with opposition from both parties signaling a future clash. Republicans also questioned merit based postmaster appointments announced by Nixon, sparking further intra party tension.
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Associated Press
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Nixon
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Illinois
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Nixon's note to Egypt seen noncommittal
The New York Times quotes Washington sources saying President Nixon’s message to Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser shows no new peace proposals. It emphasizes personal regard, a renewed search for peace, and no change from Johnson era positions on Israeli withdrawal, amid bilateral talks and UN efforts toward four power talks. The report notes fighting along the Jordan River cease-fire line with no casualties.
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Nasser
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Gunnar V. Jarring
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France
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Tel Aviv
Jordan River
Runaway Oil Well Is Plugged
Santa Barbara officials said a runaway oil well was plugged after a 12 day spill into the Pacific. Union Oil Co. reported the leak stopped and the well would be abandoned by Monday. The incident damaged coastlines, killed hundreds of birds, and halted all other drilling in the Santa Barbara channel.
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Calif
Pacific
California
Fritz Springman
Union Oil Co
Coast Guard
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Muskie
Senate
Servicemen feature fills two Austin columns on page ten
Two full columns highlight area servicemen with local readers urged to scan for familiar names. The content promises items about men in service and notes the extensive coverage on page ten.
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Austin Area
Snow Removal Progress Made
Minnesota Civil Defense reports weather improves snowplow progress across counties. Roads: Blue Earth 95 percent open two lanes, Jackson nearly all open, Faribault 75 percent township two lanes, Nicollet one lane in parts, Murray open and widening, Rock 60 percent township and 20 percent county blocked, Lincoln half closed, Martin open, Nobles 50 percent two lanes, Pipestone drifting, Lyon open with one lane, Yellow Medicine about 40 miles blocked. Daily school bus mileage up 50 percent due to blockages.
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Minnesota Civil Defense Office
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Phillip A. Iverson
Blue Earth
Jackson County
Faribault
Nicollet
Murray County
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Lincoln County
Martin County
Nobles County
Pipestone
Lyon County
Yellow Medicine County
Highway Department
Police Raiders Disband Teenage Mass Pot Party
In Queens a private home raid disrupted a large teenage drug party. detectives seized 108 youths, over half under 16, and found two loaded pistols three switchblade knives and quantities of heroin and marijuana at the scene.
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New York
Queens
Judge Rebukes Author in Trial in Ray Case
Memphis AP report shows Judge W Prest on Battle citing author William Bradford Huie for contempt during a James Earl Ray motion hearing. Ray faces a March 3 trial for the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pretrial publicity remains restricted under strict orders.
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W. Preston Battle
William Bradford Huie
Huie
James Earl Ray
Battle
Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
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