Laird optimistic on Vietnam situation
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird called his Vietnam assessment heartening and said troop morale problems were minor. He predicted the Nixon administration would meet or beat its goal of reducing U.S. ground force strength by May 1.
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MGM hopes for clean profit from Dirty Dingus Magee
MGM pushes Dirty Dingus Magee as a wild western comedy starring Frank Sinatra, billed as his funniest role, while also noting Greece's turmoil via Z about Lambrakis and the 1963 protest, with showtimes at College Cinema Williamstown and Harte Theatre. A separate note covers R P M with Anthony Quinn and Manchester Cinema showings. Also a light item reports a vegetarian dog in Wigan, England, and a vet comment.
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Apollo 14 crew undergo limited preflight quarantine
Apollo 14 prepares for a January 31 moon launch with a rare three week health quarantine. Commander Shepard and Mitchell arrive at Cape Kennedy while Roosa flies in, all to minimize illness risk amid prior launch health troubles.
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Coco Chanel Dies at 87 in Paris Ritz Suite
Gabrielle Coco Chanel, queen of haute couture and creator of Chanel No. 5, dies at 87 in Paris. She shaped modern fashion, designed every button, and anticipated a postwar era of sportier suits. Born 1883, she remained active in fashion until the end.
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Israel aims detailed peace proposals from Jarring
UPI reports Premier Golda Meir and Foreign Minister Abba Eban have given U.N. mediator Gunnar V. Jarring Israel’s most detailed peace proposals to date. Jarring, after a 48 hour Israel visit, said talks were very interesting and useful while Jerusalem sources noted the proposals were far more detailed than before.
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New York Telephone strike by Local 1101 workers
In New York City a strike by 15 000 New York Telephone Co employees began at 8 a.m. to protest overtime given to imported out of town workers. Local 1101 of the Communications Workers of America includes installers repairmen linemen and central office staff. The action may strain service if extended and 4 000 nonunion workers will observe picket lines.
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