Nixon proclaims peace era as war end nears
President Nixon on the Capitol steps after his oath speaks of a threshold of peace and a new era, urging self reliance and reduced government. He avoids direct reference to Vietnam or Paris talks while promoting responsibility and civility amid antiwar protests.
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Frank Cormier
Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
America
Capitol
Paris
Vietnam
Indochina
John F. Kennedy
Uncle Sam
Kennedy
Peking
Moscow
Agnew Completes VP Inauguration Ceremonies
Mrs. Spiro T. Agnew held the Bible for her husband’s second swearing in as vice president in a ceremony nearly identical to Nixon’s. She used the same Bible given to their daughter Pamela, while Chief Justice Warren E. Burger administered both oaths. The Agnews, with four children, attended inaugural events and mingled with Nixon and family at concerts and receptions.
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Washington
Spiro T. Agnew
Nixon
Agnew
Warren E. Burger
John N. Garner
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Senate
United States
Pamela Agnew
Susan
Kim
Rany
Ing
Spiro ‘T. Agnew
Capitol
Health Costs Reduction Seen in Government Plan
The Cost of Living Council plans a 30 to 60 day reveal of a new approach to lower health costs. It will review price standards in health care under Phase 3 and form two committees including HEW officials to ensure Medicare and Medicaid programs operate efficiently and curb waste.
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Bill Neikirk
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Council
Treasury
HEW
Soldier Witness Says Fort Dix Trainee Kicked Man
Pvt Steven Newmann testified in Philadelphia Inquirer that Army trainees at Fort Dix New Jersey kicked Pvt John Ostergren after he collapsed from a heart attack. Ostergren 22 of Norwood Massachusetts died soon after. The report notes conflicting accounts from drill sergeant actions and official Army findings pending release.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Fort Dix
N.J
Steven Newmann
Sunset
N.Y
John Ostergren
Norwood
Mass
Newmann
Ostergren
Inquirer
New
John J. Moakley
Imass
Eshleman
Moakley
All a youngster wants out of school is himself
A brief item notes a pupil seeks personal fulfillment from school. The feature hints at education focus and student perspective, with emphasis on individual goals within the school system. It mirrors a column style exploring youth needs and classroom experiences.
Haig Leaves Saigon after Thieu talks on peace hopes
Gen. Alexander Haig Jr after 30 minute talks with President Thieu in Saigon signals progress toward a Vietnam cease fire and peace accord. Haig to Seoul to meet Park then to Washington to report. Paris talks with Kissinger and Tho continue on draft text.
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Alexander M. Haig Jr
Nixon
Nguyen van Thieu
Vietnam
Washington
Saigos
Tin Song
Thieu
U.S
Haig
Seoul
Chung Hee Park
Park
Paris
Maurice Schumann
Jack Kubisch
Foreign Ministry
Schumann
United States
North Vietnam
Henry A. Kissinger
Hanoi
le Duc Tho
South Vietnam
Phnom Penh
Vientiane
Bangkok
Cambodia
Laos
Tran van Lam
Lam
Indochina
Kissinger
Tho
Melvin R. Laird
Laird
Four More Years Slogan Proves Winning Formula
Nixon renewed his presidential oath amid celebration and protest as the nation readied for the Vietnam peace effort. The inaugural ceremony included a two Bible oath by Nixon and Agnew, a large parade, and security costs. Protests echoed through the day despite near-peace talks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Richard Nixon
Vietnam
Nixon
Capitol
The
United States
Four Westbrook youths charged in church vessel theft
Four Westbrook residents were arrested after sacred vessels from St Hyacinthe's Roman Catholic Church were found at Jerome Morelli's Hillside Drive home. Jerome Morelli, 38, faces possession of stolen property charges. Anthony Morelli, 18, Mar Lemay, 17, and a juvenile were charged with grand larceny. Bail set at 10,000 for each nonjuvenile. juvenile held pending court. Clergymen urged return of priceless items, including a two foot high gold monstrance studded with jewels.
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Westbrook
St. Hyacinthe’s
Hillside
Jerome A. Morelli
Anthony Morelli
Mar Lemay
Jerome Morelli
Morelli
Lemay
Public Power Petition Drive Aims To Cut Maine Rates
Shoppers at the Saco Valley Shopping Center sign petitions for a Maine public power authority led by State Sen. Peter Kelley to secure 32 000 signatures by February 12. Locally, 5 000 signatures targeted as Young Democrats campaign in Biddeford and Saco to bypass private utilities and push a referendum or bill.
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Saco Valley
Young Democrats
Maine
Peter Kelley
Ccaribou
Saco
Department of State
Augusta
Mike Rube
Debbie Bedard
Public Power
Public Power Authority
Rube
Sen. Kelley
Kelley
Central Maine Power
Bangor Hydro Electric
Maine Public Service
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