Argentine businessman files 15 million libel suit in Dallas
Antonio A. Diaz sues William P. Clements and Sedco Inc alleging grossly defamatory statements at a December Dallas news conference. Diaz seeks damages over claims of hidden profits and improper conduct tied to a Sedco drilling deal with two American associates.
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Tex
William P. Clements
Nixon
Pentagon
Antonio A. Diaz
Sedco, Inc
Corporation
Clements
Deseri Diaz
Sedco
Diaz
Clements de
Charles &. O’neall
William N. Dillin
Internal Revenue Service
Argentina
O’neall
Dillin
U.S
Crime rise slows in first nine months of 1972
FBI Uniform Crime Reports show total serious crime up 1 percent in the first nine months of 1972 the smallest increase since 1960. Violent crime up 3 percent while property crimes flat. Urban areas 100000 plus saw a 3 percent drop, suburbs up 4 percent and rural areas up 6 percent. Major cities saw 83 down versus 52 up in 1971.
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FBI
Justice Department
Sing
Richard G. Hleindienst
Correction on advisory committee meeting rescheduled
The Citizens Advisory Committee for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal will meet tonight Thursday December 28 at 7 30 p m in City Hall. The Pioneer apologizes to committee members and chairman Bill Corrigan for the error and any inconvenience caused.
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Citizens Advisory Committee For
City Hall
Pioneer
Bill Corrigan
World at a Glance Faces Violent World Turmoil
AP wires report four incidents: Arab terrorists seize the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok demanding 36 Palestinian prisoners released. U S bombers strike Hanoi Haiphong region with losses of two B57 bombers and a rescue helicopter. Lester B Pearson dies in Ottawa at age 79 after cancer. Nixon aid policy tightens as disaster loan program ends.
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Jerusalem
Saigon
U.S
Hanoi
Haiphong
Hughes Leaves Seclusion for Passport Renewal in Britain
The U S Embassy says Howard Hughes must apply in person for a new passport, pay a 12 dollar fee, and fill the forms though he is a recluse billionaire in a guarded London hotel suite. He plans to stay in Britain for six months or longer under tight security.
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U.S
Howard Hughes
Britain
United States
Hughes
Washington
Managua
Nicaragua
Bemidji Avenue Snow Removal Planned Overnight
City crews will clear Bemidji Avenue from 2nd Street to 23rd Street from midnight Thursday December 28 to 8 a.m. Friday December 29. Cars parked in this area during those hours will be towed at the owner’s expense.
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Bemidji Avenue
2Nd St
23Rd St
Weekend New Year shutdowns plan in Bemidji area
Local officials report a holiday pattern for New Year weekend with government offices and banks closed Saturday through Monday. Post Office hours run Friday 8:30 to 5, Saturday 8:30 to 10, with Sunday and Monday closed. lobby remains open. Some downtown stores may open Sunday morning and downtown businesses close on New Year’s Day.
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U.S
Harry Truman
Bemidji
Vern Schanilec
Chamber of Commerce Retail Business Committee
Schanilec
Estion
Harold Fruetel Peorines
Weather outlook shows snow possible today and Friday
The forecast indicates a system bringing light snow possible today this evening and again Friday with brief snow showers. Temperatures will dip to near freezing with gusty winds reducing visibility at times.
EPA delays lead limit on gas by 1975 plan
The EPA announced lead free gasoline must be available at most stations by mid 1974 with 91 octane or better virtually lead free. A phased reduction in lead content for other grades was postponed to January 1, 1975 while studies on health effects of lead emissions are reviewed. The EPA cited urban blood lead concerns and notes leaded gasoline accounts for most atmospheric lead, though no conclusive proof exists.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
William D. Ruckelshaus
Ruckelshaus
Urban Environment Conference
U.S. Court of Appeals
Explosion kills boy in Oklee Minnesota
Jef frey Qualley aged 13 of rural Red Lake Falls died after an explosion at a relative’s home in Oklee. He and cousins improvised a bomb by poking matches into a ballpoint pen. The accident occurred at his aunt Violet Cote’s house. He died en route to Thief River Falls hospital. Local sheriff Kermit Knutson described the device as a ballpoint pen with matches and noted the boy died shortly after arrival at the hospital.
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Oklee
Minn
Jeffrey Qualley
Alfred Qualley
Red Lake Falls
Violet Cote
Kermit Knutson
Red Lake
Thief River Falls
Knutson
Quatley
Met
Library alarm proves false at Truman Library in-state body
INDEPENDENCE Mo AP four fire trucks raced to the Truman Library where the body of former President Harry S Truman lies in state in the foyer. Observers said the honor guard and guards patrolled the building as the brief alarm flurry prompted doors to be checked.
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Independence
Truman Library
Harry S. Truman
Simple funeral for Truman today in Independence
AP reports a simple funeral without eulogy for former President Harry S. Truman. He lies in state at the Truman Library in Independence as thousands pay silent tribute. Nixon and Johnson attend private moments. services planned at National Cathedral and in Kansas City. Minnesota calls for a nationwide moment of silence at 2:00 p.m. local time.
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Truman
Truman Library
Bess
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Richard
M. Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Margaret. Truman
Daniel
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Harry S. Truman
Kansas City
Is It Ironic How Accidents Shape Human Behavior
A reflective line on accidents and people, pondering how mishaps arise from human actions and how those events in turn affect individuals and communities.
Bridge repair delays after fatal New Mexico crash
The New Mexico Highway Commission disclosed the narrow bridge involved in a fatal bus truck crash near Fort Sumner had been slated for replacement since 1965 but funding delayed it to 1974. A chartered bus carrying a church youth group from Austin, Texas, struck by a truck trailer, killed 19 and injured 16. Bodies were flown to Austin.
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N.M
New Mexico Highway Commission
Wilmeth
Austin
Tex
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