Nations Boost UN Development Programme Aid in 1972
Britain pledges 19.8 million for 1972 a 33 percent rise Denmark commits 16.9 million Sweden 26 million Norway nearly 10 million Denmark Sweden and Norway increase contributions as UNDP pledges exceed 323 million in 1970 and the United States debates its 1972 gift with figures and aims outlined by observers.
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Associated Press
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United States
Britain
New York
United Nations
UNDP
U. S
Denmark
Paul Hoffman
Sweden
Norway
Peace hopes rise after subcontinent cease fire ends war
India and Pakistan express hope for lasting peace after a two week war ends with a cease-fire accepted by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan. Fighting continues in Dacca as Bangla Desh forms.
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India
Pakistan
Subcontinent
Indira Gandhi
Agha Moahmmed Yahya Khan
Dacca
Bangla Desh
Associated Press
Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan
Continent
Regional mental health center at Princeton may face new trouble
The Princeton regional mental health center, long delayed yet progressing toward realization, could encounter fresh obstacles after recent reports that it faces renewed difficulties and possible setbacks.
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Princeton
Market Reverses Downtrend To End Week Higher
A late reversal of a modest downtrend pushed stock market prices higher in active trading Friday.
Aid Okayed: Congress Adjourns After Aid Settlement
The 92nd Congress adjourned until Jan 18 after a foreign aid package cleared the Senate 33 to 21 and a House rejection of an Indochina withdrawal amendment. Spending authority runs to Feb 22 at $2.84 billion annually, with actual appropriation to be decided by Feb 1.
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Washington
Senate
House
U.S
Indochina
Congress
William Proxmire
Dwis
Last of 12 Part Series Addict Hears Sentence
A 20 year old heroin addict Mark faces a death sentence from a doctor due to heart damage hepatitis and possible brain injury. He recalls years of use and claims to seek recovery after two months clean though doubt lingers about his honesty and future. His father notes Mark’s prior deception while detailing the cost of addiction.
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Charleston
W. Va
Mark
War Ends Between India and Pakistan After Two Weeks of Fighting
Pakistan accepts cease-fire on the western front as India reports guns silent along its borders. East Pakistan surrenders looms, with Bengalis blamed for reprisals. casualties and refugee crises mount as reconstruction costs nationwide rise toward $900 million.
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Indian Defense Ministry
India
Pakistan
East
Subcontinent
East Pakistan
Bangla Desh
Indian Planning Commission
Henderson Acquitted Of My Lai Coverup Charges
Col. Oran K. Henderson was acquitted of all charges alleging a coverup of the 1968 My Lai massacre. The court found he did not intentionally fail to conduct a full investigation nor disclose incidents to superiors or mislead a Pentagon inquiry. He plans to leave the Army after 30 years.
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FT. Meade
Oran K. Henderson
My Lai
Charles N. Mount Jr
Henderson
Mount
William L. Calley Jr
Vietnam
Samuel Koster
Americal Division
Pentagon
Army of 13
Calley
Army
Pay Board Tightens Above Guideline Raises
The Pay Board announced tighter rules for raises above 5.5 percent annually. Above guideline increases in tan dem wage deals or to attract essential staff require advance government approval. Cost of living catch up raises up to 7 percent are allowed through March 31 without prior approval. The board adopts a seven percent cap on the average raise in new labor agreements.
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Washington
Brain transplant claim challenged by medical expert
Staffer John Blankenship cites an exclusive interview with a local neurosurgeon who discusses new brain surgery techniques while medical authorities maintain brain transplants remain impossible. The Sun day Daily Telegraph report frames the debate around cutting edge procedures and ethical boundaries.
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John Blankenship
Bluefield Christmas Tree fund nears goal with major gift
Contributions rise to 4817.58 dollars, 80 percent of the 6000 goal with six days left before December 24. A 300 dollar gift from Bluefield High School student body marks the largest donation so far as the drive urges more support for 1500 underprivileged Bluefield children.
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Beavers
Bluefield High School
Bluefield
Bluefield High
Delores French
George Erps
Bluefield Community
Bundy’s Market, Inc
Ames P. Bailey
Circle
Zion
D.W.M
Eugene
James Estis Smith
Virginia Acme
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