Winter Storm Grips Nation With Ice and Losses
A vast winter storm paralyzed much of the United States with heavy snow and freezing temperatures. At least 18 people died as roads iced over from Chicago to New York, with seven bus injuries in Oregon and outages affecting 10,000 homes, now largely restored.
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Heaths Britain first policy outlined in major addresses
Prime Minister Edward Heath advocates a Britain first foreign policy calling for freedom of maneuver and end to retreat. He says Britain must defend its interests and work with partners, while delaying full East of Suez pullout and pursuing arms sales to South Africa. He signals closer Europe integration if terms are right.
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Tight security on POW camp raid halted by secrecy
In Saigon and Washington officials disclosed a highly secretive raid on the Son Tay POW camp near Hanoi, with details limited as U.S. air strikes in North and South Vietnam continued. No Americans were killed in the 24 hours to Monday midnight, marking multiple killless days this year. Cambodia reported Viet Cong actions near Angkor Wat and at Puok, while a Cambodian official warned of possible Communist advances toward Battambang. An OV10 plane was shot down near Phnom Penh. both pilots survived.
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U N debate on Red China reveals ridiculous aspects
UPI analysis notes the UN failed to seat Red China by a 51 to 49 vote and kept Nationalist China. It calls the situation absurd as the US seeks a two thirds ruling and warns that in a nuclear world Red China may be essential for world survival.
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Trustees Push Federal Loan To Save Penn Central
Trustees for the bankrupt Penn Central urge a $175 million federal loan immediately to avoid collapse by March. They warn recovery depends on securing interim financing within months, with possible three to five year prospects if funding is obtained, while opposing nationalization. Senate subcommittee hearing discussed up to $750 million in loans. funds would keep operations, not satisfy obligations. News notes also cover topless clubs photos by deputies in Omaha and local cinema listings for Fantasia and Move at Williams town.
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Government plans skeletonized passenger rail network
Washington reports a Transportation Department task force will unveil a skeletonized passenger train network for a new Rail Passenger Corporation. Cities to become major rail terminals will be recommended by Monday, with critics likely to oppose exclusions and question viability of the plan.
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Gas plant blast injures dozens on St Thomas Island
At least 54 people were injured in two explosions at the Carib Gas Co waterfront plant in Charlotte Amalie St Thomas. Flames rose 400 feet, blackouts hit the island, and communications were crippled as casualties swarmed the hospital.
Does Peking want U N membership despite backing
Stewart Hensley reports growing international support for admitting Communist China to the United Nations contrasts with Beijing's past statements. Peking has repeatedly said it is not interested in joining, calling the UN a tool of U.S. and Soviet interests, while U.S. demands on no linkage to Taiwan complicate any admission.
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