Ralph Bunche Dies Aged 67 Prominent UN Peacemaker
New York AP Ralph J Bunche died Thursday at 67 a noted United Nations peacemaker who brokered the 1949 Holy Land truce and earned the Nobel Prize. President Nixon led global tributes calling him one of the era's greatest architects of peace and Bunche retired Oct 1 as undersecretary-general after 25 years.
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Anonymous Letter Chastises WVEC Over Seasonal Songs
A Virginia AP item notes WVEC received a humorous letter from a self titled Jack Frost figure criticizing non seasonal tunes like Summer Samba April in Paris and June Is Busting Out All Over. The author mocks a presidential freeze and suggests Christmas carols anytime. The piece preserves a playful newsroom tone.
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Tax Bill Clears House Passes $15.8 Billion Cut
Washington AP reports a tax bill clearing the House cuts taxes by 15.8 billion dollars over three years and heads to the Senate for swift passage. The measure includes Nixon's economic stimulus elements and lowers the campaign fund checkoff obstacle.
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India Puts Pressure Near Dacca Amid Pakistan Retreat
Indian forces drove toward Dacca within 25 miles as Pakistanis retreated across rivers in East Pakistan. India claimed air superiority and the Pakistani air force wiped out, while Radio Pakistan cited heavy Indian losses. Residents fled Dacca as air raids hit the airport and military HQ.
Pakistan Accepts UN Cease-Fire Call With Observer Request
Pakistan informed UN secretary general U Thant that it accepts the General Assembly cease-fire call subject to a request for UN observers on both sides. The assembly urged India and Pakistan to order an immediate cease-fire and withdraw troops. Ambassador Agha Shahi delivered Pakistan’s written response amid a 104 to 11 vote with 10 abstentions.
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Retreat Like Dunkerque Reported in East Pakistan
CALCUTTA India AP thousands of Pakistani troops flee across rivers toward Dacca and Chittagong as Indian air force jets bomb and strafe. Lt Gen Jagjit Aurora says eight battalions about 7000 men push across the Ganges and other waterways seeking safety on sampans and river craft.
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Randolph to seek third Senate term in 1972
At age 69 Jennings Randolph announced he will run for a third full term in the U S Senate in 1972. He has campaigned widely across West Virginia amid pressure from party leaders including Sen. Byrd and despite concerns over his wife’s health. Randolph, a former House member and longtime West Virginia politician, says he remains busy and happy in public life.
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Pakistan Accepts Cease Fire With Observers Call
United Nations reports Pakistan agrees to cease fire subject to U N observers on both sides after General Assembly resolution. India claims gains in East Pakistan near Dacca and air force defeat. Radio Pakistan says invasion forces beaten on all fronts.
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Two U S Army helicopters shot down in U Minh Forest
North Vietnamese gunners down two CH6 observation helicopters in the U Minh Forest and open fire on three more during a rescue attempt. Seven American crewmen wounded. The loss raises US aircraft losses since 1961 to over 8042. Rescue helicopters landed after taking heavy fire. The drive supports a 25 000 man South Vietnamese force marching through the Mekong Delta. Cambodian troops stabilize near Lon Nol transmitter as air and ground forces press west of Phnom Penh. Refugees flee toward the capital from besieged villages.
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Buchanan County Prisoner Killed in Escape Attempt
A 20 year old Buchanan County inmate Ace Justus was shot and killed on Virginia Route 68 in Hanover County as he tried to escape from a prison work detail. Lawford Edson 35 of Chesapeake eluded guards and fled into woods and remained at large. Funeral plans for Justus were incomplete at Virginia Funeral Home in Grundy.
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Mercer Bar backs Shaffer for Circuit Court judgeship
In a sudden move on Thursday the Mercer County Bar Association endorsed Princeton attorney Joseph C. Shaffer to succeed retiring Circuit Court Judge F. Morton Wagner. The unanimous endorsement was sent to Governor Arch Moore who is to consider at least one other candidate. Shaffer, a World War II era veteran and Republican, said he was honored by the action. A prior bar meeting had shown two candidates, while Jerome Katz of Bluefield ended his bid.
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Sabry Given Life Term In Plot Against Sadat
Cairo reports Aly Sabry former vice president once allied with Moscow received life in prison at hard labor for conspiring to topple President Anwar Sadat. A revolutionary court also convicted Sharawi Gamma Sami Sharaf and three other ministers, initially condemning them to death before commutations.
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Nixon Vetoes Broad Child Care Bill in Poverty Drive
President Nixon vetoed a bill expanding federal poverty programs and creating a large child care system. He cited nine flaws including fiscal irresponsibility and administrative unworkability and urged Congress to pass a plan extending the Office of Economic Opportunity as he originally proposed.
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Christmas Tree drive nears goal in Bluefield
The Bluefield Community Christmas Tree has reached 43 percent of its $6,000 target after $196 was added, bringing the total to $2,627 with two weeks left to fund the Dec 24 party at Ramsey Auditorium for about 1,500 underprivileged children.
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