New Snowstorm Dims New England Orchestrates Closures
A post Christmas snowstorm blankets New England with 10 to 15 inches in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont four to six inches in southern New England with sleet and freezing rain expected later. Vermont towns report up to 15 inches as power outages affect about 150 Burlington families. Massachusetts roads stay open but hazardous while Gov. Licht orders state offices closed. Providence shops stay mostly open for post Christmas rush.
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Inside Washington Report by Congressman Stafford
A page summary notes Congressman Robert T. Stafford reports on recent events in Washington. It also mentions a letter to the editor warning about dangers of phosphates in water and a Dover Hills development review tied to a bad state report. The U S Forest Service prepares to permit snowmobiling with local clubs on Page 6.
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Nixon Postpones Vacation to Focus on Budget
President Nixon will deliver the State of the Union on January 22 and likely submit the 1971 budget the following week as he delays a California Christmas trip. He met with Defense Secretary Laird Budget Director Mayo and advisers to discuss the next fiscal year's defense budget and overall spending.
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Agnew Sets Out on Far East Mission with Guam Stop
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew departs Andrews Air Force Base with his wife on a 37,000 mile trip through the Pacific and Asia. Stops include Honolulu Guam Manila Taipei Bangkok Kathmandu Kabul Kuala Lumpur Singapore Bali Canberra Auckland and back to Washington. Nixon aims to discuss post Vietnam futures and push for economic and military independence, with potential in country troop visits. Budget discipline and deficit reduction remain priorities as Congress delayed normal funding measures.
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Hanoi Radio airs carols from captured U S prisoners
Saigon reports Hanoi Radio broadcast what it claimed were American war prisoners singing carols at a detention camp. The Voice of Vietnam said captured pilots sent messages to families in the United States and described Christmas decorations, a worship service, entertainment, and a Christmas Day meal.
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Holiday Death Toll Falls Short of Estimates
United Press International reports fewer road deaths than expected during the Christmas holiday period. As of 9 a.m. EST, at least 212 killed since 6 p.m. Wednesday, with New York and Texas leading states. A fiery Christmas Eve crash near White River, and a seven‑fatal two‑car crash on I 83 near Lewisberry, Pa., highlighted the toll.
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Vermont approves geographic pay differentials for state workers
Vermont officials hail an attorney general ruling backing geographic pay differentials aimed at easing shortages. The plan targets southern Vermont highway crews, Brandon Training School nurses, and Burlington clerks with higher starting salaries. The measure, funded at 3.8 million dollars, faces Union opposition which plans a separate 4.4 million proposal to the legislature.
Record Cold Arrived Here for Christmas
Frigid Christmas weather in Bennington may have broken the date low record. Paul Bohne III cites unofficial readings and airport records while noting a long-term pattern of subzero and snow. District official Ivor Pelsue warns of blowing snow and dangerous visibility urging limited travel.
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LBJ Says Few Words Cost Humphrey 1968 Election
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson argues Hubert H. Humphrey would have won the White House if not for a Salt Lake City speech and its thousands of votes. In a CBS interview with Walter Cronkite, Johnson recalls his own 1968 decision not to seek renomination and notes Humphrey’s campaign funding and Vietnam policy shift affected the outcome. He cites Humphrey’s Salt Lake City address as a turning point, altering perceptions and influencing peace talks timing.
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