Southwest Virginia Braces For Floodwater Deluge
Residents of Southwest Virginia endured heavy rains from Friday with flood surges. Clinch River flooded Doran Bridge near Richlands prompting evacuations from Doran bottom. Rescue squads from multiple counties mobilized as roads closed and Sate Highway crews worked to clear routes. No deaths reported and damage estimates awaited as rains continued.
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Vietnam War Fronts Drop While Air War Rages On
Saigon reports a sharp decline in enemy attacks across South Vietnam as U S air operations continue with intensity. Kissinger halts negotiations briefly as technical settlement details are studied. Apollo 17 enters lunar orbit preparing six days of exploration. Truman removed from critical list in hospital care at age 88 after heart condition improves.
Fire Forces Closure of Vansant Mine in Virginia
The US Bureau of Mines announced the closure of Virginia Pocahontas No. 3 deep shaft coal mine after a fire began Tuesday night in a cave area and could not be extinguished. The mine will remain sealed indefinitely with no injuries reported and an emission rate of 3.1 million cubic feet of methane per day noted by inspectors.
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Kissinger. Hanoi Talks See Technical Peace Details
Paris AP reports Kissinger and Hanoi delegation experts reviewed technical details of a possible Vietnam peace accord as Haig briefed Nixon in Washington. North Vietnamese leaders and Moscow arrivals heightened speculation on progress while Hanoi asserted continued resolve and the fight for victory.
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Enemy air war continues as ground attacks ease in South Vietnam
Saigon reports a sharp drop in enemy attacks across South Vietnam while U S air operations stay intense. B52s pound North Vietnamese supply dumps near the DMZ and above Dong Hoi. U S tactical strikes total 218 in South Vietnam with 90 fighter-bomber missions against targets from the DMZ to below the 20th parallel. Hanoi Radio claims an F4 Phantom and F105 Thundercat were shot down Saturday.
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Negotiation Era Seen Twofold by NATO Allies
Brussels AP reports a dual approach to Nixon's doctrine for 1973. The United States and allies seek to maintain strength amid pressure to cut military spending while nudging the Soviet bloc toward less threatening forces and greater security and freedom for Europe. A timetable from NATO talks outlines a Helsinki CSCE pause next Friday with a mid January resumption as Moscow is urged to pursue confidence-building steps.
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Apollo 17 Enters Lunar Orbit for Six Day Mission
Apollo 17 swept into lunar orbit Sunday aboard the ship America with commander Eugene Cernan and geologist Harrison Schmitt joined by Ronald Evans. The trio prepared for six days of science in Taurus Littrow Valley, while Schmitt described lunar seas and the crew relished the historic moment.
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Concord Requests Data on Merger Plan from Regents
Concord College faculty pressed the West Virginia Board of Regents to release reports and data underlying its recommendation to merge Concord with Bluefield State. A special faculty meeting also urged a college transformation committee and a Student Government Association study panel to examine the merger and relay findings to the administration and Regents.
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Immortal Literature in Space Echoes From Moon Views
Astronauts recall first moon views with mix of awe and humor. Cernan, Armstrong, Lovell, and others describe the lunar surface as vast and strange, comparing it to concrete, plaster, or a marshmallow, while noting the deeper questions the sight raises about humanity and discovery.
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Moon mission crew reports first view after checkout
The astronauts aboard the lunar craft reported their first sighting of the moon since launch from Cape Kennedy earlier. Cernan and Schmitt said they could finally see it out there after a day of checkout aboard the spacecraft.
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Former Exec Off Critical List Truman Smiles
Kansas City AP report says former executive on Truman is off the critical list and smiling. Doctors note his heart condition has improved and he is more alert though still serious. Margaret Truman Daniel cited by a family spokesman as saying he answered yes and no.
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Strauss Seizes Control to ShiftMcGovern Image
The Democratic National Committee elected Robert Strauss as national chairman, signaling a move to shed McGovern’s image. The choice strengthens the traditionalist wing while promising to keep reform that opened delegate selection and the 1972 convention. Strauss won after months of post-election debate and broad support in Washington.
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Christmas Tree Fund Sees Slow Sunday Pace
The Bluefield Community Christmas Tree Fund collected 162 Sunday as it nears the 6,000 goal. Organizers expect a late push before the 1,300 needy youngsters receive gifts. donations can be sent to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph box.
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