Anderson predicts U S coup to topple Thieu within a year
Florida State University students heard columnist Jack Anderson assert that Pentagon classified estimates foresee a breakdown of the Vietnam cease-fire and a military coup to topple President Thieu within a year. He claimed North Vietnamese victory is possible if the Joint Chiefs are correct, and noted bombing and support aimed at delaying peace.
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Agnew Arrives in Saigon During Southeast Asia Trip
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew landed in Saigon, asserting the United States recognizes the Republic of Vietnam as the sole legitimate government and rejects foreign troops remaining on South Vietnamese soil. He outlined key disputes with the Viet Cong over North Vietnamese withdrawal and Viet Cong recognition, while stressing hope for peace as his seven country tour begins.
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Summations Start in Watergate Trial
The Watergate bugging trial nears a conclusion as defense attorneys and prosecutor Earl L. Silbert prepare summations. Judge John J. Sirica plans a four minute charge to the jury before deliberations begin. The court recessed after Silbert condemned the defendants G Gordon Liddy and James W McCord Jr. Gerald Alch, McCord's lawyer, will present a 46 minute summation defending his client.
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Heating oil price hikes trigger probe hearings
Washington officials announce hearings on heating oil cost increases as the price rises come under scrutiny. Treasury Secretary Shultz says IRS will present initial findings by next week while lawmakers press for accountability amid New England concerns.
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First winter sea link opens Siberia to Murmansk voyage
A nine-ship Soviet flotilla reached Murmansk after 1,300 miles in 17 days, ending Arctic winter shipping shutdown. The five icebreakers and four cargo vessels departed Yenissei River estuary January 12, charted by air reconnaissance, with minus 22 degree highs in Murmansk and 700 crew members greeted.
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Nixon budget may end New England Commission
The Boston Globe reports President Nixon's budget would likely dissolve the New England Regional Commission by stopping all federal funding. The Globe has long criticized the body as a pork-barrel operation with salaries and shelved studies. The budget also seeks to cut $10 million in impact aid for Massachusetts communities hosting federal installations.
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Fire damages Legion Post in Manchester NY
A spectacular blaze in near zero weather gutted the William H. Dutras American Legion Post 43 in Manchester New York Monday night. No injuries were reported.
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Wilson rejects site change for Vermont regional center
Vermont Administration Secretary Robert Wilson says no new evidence justifies changing the Emergency Board chosen site at Swift and Farrell streets in South Burlington. City officials oppose it, proposing alternatives, but Wilson plans to likely recommend proceeding with the current location after meetings with Gov. Salmon and the House Institutions Committee.
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Bishop proposes alternatives to rebuilding Burlington cathedral
The Most Rev. John Marshall, bishop of Burlington, outlines options after the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception was burned by arson last March. Proposals include preserving St. Patrick's chapel, using nearby churches for major rites, a new cathedral with 350 seats, and using the former parish center as rectory and diocesan offices after a $2 million insurance payout.
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McFawn presses OEO abolition in Boston meeting
Vermont poverty chief Francis McFawn traveled to Boston to meet federal officials about President Nixon's plan to abolish the Office of Economic Opportunity and its programs for drug rehab and low income advocacy. He questioned Congress approving such a move. Waitsfield tax collector John Keith faces trial in U S District Court over alleged misused town funds. Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus names William Porter new managing editor, effective next Monday.
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Gambling probe in building tied to district attorney’s mother
In Troy New York Attorney Harry O Lee pressed a case claiming a gambling operation ran from a building owned by District Attorney Don Cholakis’ mother. Lee questioned resident George Constantakes about cards there and a Friday meeting in Cholakis’ office, where no gambling was allegedly discussed. Armed burglars at Crooked Lake Hotel fired on by state police. two captured, others fled into surrounding woods prompting warnings to residents. In Corinth a mother born a seven pound baby in her car front seat during a Sunday snowstorm as they tried to reach the hospital. the newborn arrived at the Corinth emergency squad building.
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Berkshire Catholic Schools Plan Parental Consolidation
Berkshire County Catholic Board of Education recommends merging four elementary schools into two and restructuring Sacred Heart to K4, St. Mary’s and St. Charles to close, creating a Grade 8 middle school at St. Mark’s to save Catholic school operations. A 5-2 secret ballot approved the plan Sunday.
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