Indian Army wins East Pakistan as Pakistan surrenders
Forces in East Pakistan claim victory with Lt Gen Niazi surrendering to Lt Gen Aurora in Dacca. India orders a unilateral cease fire on the western front at 8 p.m. Friday to end bloodshed as refugees return and Pakistan plans a new constitution.
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Associated Press
Pakistan
Kashmir
India
Bangla Desh
East Pakistan
Dacca
Indira Gandhi
Agha Mohammed Yagha Khan
New Delhi
A.A.K. Niazi
J.S. Aurora
Gandhi
Parliament
Niazi
Mohammed Jamshed
Mukti Bahini
West Pakistan
PCA may sue Bemidji over Mississippi River effluent rules
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency leaders authorized a potential attorney general suit against Bemidji for phosphorus discharges into the Mississippi. City delays stretch from July 1969 deadlines to May 26 1973 final completion. PCA staff will decide whether to proceed or seek compliance remedies without court action.
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PCA
Pioneer
Gerry Vuchetich
Jay Griggs
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Grant Merritt
Bemidji
Mississippi River
Merritt
Lane Fridell
Fridell
Attorney General's Office
Mississippi
Lake
James Walker
Walker
Marvin Hailey
Twin Cities
Tow of Cuban freighter Johnny Express under fire near Cuba
Cuban gunboat attacked the Bahama Lines freighter Johnny Express returning from Haiti. Captain Jose Villa reported bloodied deck and deaths while pleading for Coast Guard aid as the ship, Panamanian-registered, was towed toward Cuba after being rammed. Two Americans aboard.
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Miami
Bahama Lines of
Cuba
Bahama Lines
Island
Johnny Express
Lyla Express
Haiti
Little Inagua
Bahamas
Francisco Blanco
Villa
Park and Rec Board updates from Bemidji officials
At a Park and Recreation Board meeting Jim Cameron said outdoor rinks will open December 18 after delays from weather and equipment. Budget limits halt weekend rink cleaning until 1971 funds are available, and a $40 000 to $50 000 cover is deemed infeasible. The board set January 12 as the next meeting date.
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Pioneer
Park and Recreation Board
Jim Cameron
Cameron
Dan Haluptzok
Haluptzok
Neilson - Rosie
Bemidji Jaycees
Hockey Association
College
Park Board
Bemidji Elks Club
Parks and Recreation Board
World at a Glance Sums Up U N Efforts and Pakistan Cease Fire
Security Council moves toward a cease fire and troop withdrawal in the India Pakistan war as East Pakistan surrenders. five resolutions from Britain France the USSR Syria Italy Japan Poland loom. Price Commission sets 2.5 percent doctor fees and 6 percent hospital charge ceilings. Yardville prison siege escalates as 50 more troopers arrive to back a 100 inmate rebellion and hostages amid negotiations.
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Radio Pakistan
Karachi
Pakistan
Lahore
West
Britain
France
U.N. Security Council
Washington
Ronald L. Ziegler
Nixon
Moscow
South Asia
Pentagon
U.S. Navy
Enterprise
Bay of Bengal
U.S
United Nations, N.Y
East
Council
Soviet Union
Syria
The
Price Commission
United States
Bordentown
N.J
Yardville Correction Center
William T. Cahill
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Eastern Command
J. F. R. Jacob
Gen. Aurora
Minnesota
Mrs. Gandhi
Western Front
Hailey
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Attorney General
Ninth Judicial District Court
Larry Dow
Elks Club
Jose Villa
Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard
Ron Wright
Park and Rec Board
State College
Bemidji Blueline Club
Bemidji High School
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