Rogers To Stay At State Dept In Nixon Second Term
Washington AP Nixon taps William P. Rogers to remain Secretary of State in his second term while reshuffling top posts at the State Department. Kenneth Rush will become deputy secretary, William J. Casey to oversee economic affairs, and William J. Porter to serve undersecretary for political affairs.
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Snow Storm Affects New England Regions Tonight
The National Weather Service issued a heavy snow watch for western and central Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire and southwestern Maine while a travelers advisory covers Connecticut, Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts. Gale warnings stretch from Eastport to Block Island with up to six inches of snow possible later today and tonight. coastal areas may see rain as precipitation changes.
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Paris Peace Talks: Hanoi Rejects Full North Vietnamese Pullout
At the Paris talks, North Vietnam rejects Saigon's demand for all North Vietnamese troops to withdraw. Porter states Nixon will end the war without avoidable delays. Vietnameses leaders accuse the United States of breaking faith by not signing the draft peace agreement.
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North Vietnam Attacks Dwindle in South Vietnam
South Vietnam reports 49 enemy attacks in 24 hours ending 6 a.m. as monsoon weather and supply shortages help keep fighting light. Two Long An province assaults killed nine and wounded eight. U.S. B52s and fighter-bombers struck North Vietnamese targets, with civilian casualties claimed by Hanoi.
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Countdown To Apollo 17 Liftoff At Cape Kennedy
Apollo 17 countdown begins at Cape Kennedy with Saturn V power activated to start the 104 hour clock toward a 9:53 p.m. liftoff. Astronauts Eugene Cernan Harrison Schmitt and Ronald Evans rehearse aboard Taurus Littrow, aiming for a 75 hour stay on the moon and extensive surface exploration.
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Maine Aging Conference Highlights Cuts and Call for Action
Senior citizens at the Blaine House aging conference denounced funding cuts to centers and homemaker services. Governor Curtis urged interim funding to prevent service shutdowns while stressing a broader push to improve life quality for all ages, amid looming federal and state budget pressures.
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Camp David Becomes Fourth White House
The headline notes a shift in presidential routines as Camp David gains prominence. Doctors seek protection measures amid rising security concerns. Pentagon Papers trial coverage updates reflect ongoing legal developments. Obituaries and sports sections accompany the feature lineup.
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Pentagon confirms limited Vietnam troop withdrawals continue
The Defense Department said withdrawals will proceed on a limited basis without public announcements while peace negotiations in Paris proceed. Officials denied a freeze, noting small further reductions would appear in U S troop strength reports from Saigon. Laird urged secrecy to avoid impacting talks.
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Five women jump from burning building in New Orleans tragedy
Spectators crowded streets as five women on the 15th floor leaped from a 16 story blaze. Firefighters failed to reach them with ladders, and a rooftop rope rescue attempt by helicopter was unsuccessful. Four people died and eight men remained trapped on the roof of the nearby complex amid a chaotic rescue.
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