U.S. Ends Deep Air Campaign Against North Vietnam
The United States halted its longest air campaign against North Vietnam after five days of strikes. Three U.S. planes were lost with five crewmen missing. North Vietnamese claims of downed aircraft conflicted with U.S. counts. One American killed in action last week marked the lowest toll in nearly seven years. The Viet Cong's New Year cease-fire began at 1 a.m. Friday amid threats of retaliation.
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United States
U.S
North Vietnam
South
Vietnam
Indictment Names Ellsburg Russo In Classified Documents Case
Federal grand jury in Los Angeles issues a new indictment charging Daniel Ellsburg and Anthony J. Russo with conspiracy to steal Vietnam era defense documents. Unindicted co conspirators include Vu Van Thai and Lynda Lynay. Ellsburg had pleaded innocent in the Pentagon Papers matter.
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Ellsberg
Russo
U.S. Department of Defense
State study backs full adult citizenship at age eighteen
A state study recommended Thursday that 18 year olds who can already vote should receive all rights and responsibilities of full adult citizenship. The report underscores equal civic status and legal capacity for young adults as they reach eighteen.
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Richmond
John F. Daffron Richmond
Commission
General Assembly
Greece
Bluefield Street Department Under Fire Over Dusty Streets
Local officials faced renewed criticism Thursday for dust accumulation on city streets tied to lagging snow removal. Residents voiced concern as complaints mount about municipal maintenance and cleanup delays.
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Bluefield
Glitter Fades as Christmas Rally Reverses on Stocks
Prices slipped on Thursday marking the first decline after the holiday rally. Market activity cooled as investors reevaluated gains amid holiday optimism and year end positioning.
Soviet denounces U.S. bombing of North Vietnam
Moscow broadcast a Soviet government statement denouncing U.S. raids on North Vietnam. It asserts the United States under the White House and Defense Secretary Melvin Laird order the bombing and accuses Nixon of personal responsibility. The note questions Washington’s pledge to curtail American involvement and seek peace in Indochina.
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Indochina
United States of America
Nixon
United States Defense
Laird
White House
Melvin R. Laird
Washington
Nixon signs emergency unemployment plan amid misgivings
President Nixon announced the passage of an emergency unemployment compensation law allowing about 750000 jobless workers in 11 states and Puerto Rico to collect up to 52 weeks of benefits at an estimated cost of 454 million dollars. He criticized the plan as a temporary expedient and noted discrimination against workers in other states. Extended benefits apply in Alaska California Connecticut Maine Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey Oregon Rhode Island Vermont and Washington. Also announced is the resignation of Ambassador Robert C. Hill of Littleton New Hampshire effective February 1 as he seeks the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
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Nixon
Puerto Rico
James D. Hodgson
Alaska
California
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Jersey
Thant Ends 10 Years With U.N.
Thant bids farewell after a decade as U.N. secretary general. The 62 year old Burmese former schoolmaster leaves amid farewells, plans rest for two months then his autobiography, with options from universities and foundations.
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N.Y
Thant
Goodby
U.N
Riverdale
New York
Price Tag On Parenthood Reaches Forty Thousand Dollars
A federal study estimates birth through college costs average nearly 40 000 dollars for each child in the United States. It highlights lost income for mothers who stay home with children and breaks down costs by education level and family size. The research by Susan McIntosh and the late Ritchie H. Reed also covers college years and public versus private university costs.
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Washington
Commission On Population Growth
Susan McIntosh
Ritchie H. Reed
Street Department Under Fire For Dusty City Streets
Local residents and merchants criticize city for neglecting street cleanliness as dust and debris accumulate. City Manager Fred Burton says the outdated street flusher is inoperable and one sweeper also failed, with the vehicle aged 22 years and beyond repair. The Board of Directors weighs purchasing a dual vacuum and street flusher unit, pending final details.
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Fred Burton
Burton
Bluefield Board of Directors
City
Pentagon Papers Case Indictment Names Ellsberg and Russo
Los Angeles AP. Dr Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony J Russo were named in a new federal grand jury conspiracy indictment in the Pentagon Papers case. The document also lists two unindicted co conspirators including Vu Van Thai former South Vietnamese ambassador to the United States and Lynda Sinay.
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Los Angeles
Daniel Ellsberg
Anthony J. Russo
Rand Corp
Ellsberg
United States
Vu van Thai
Lynda Sinay
Russo
U. S. District Court
Harry Pregerson
Pregerson
Dowdy Convicted in Eight-Count Bribery Case
Rep John V Dowdy a 10 term congressman was found guilty on all eight counts in a 25 000 federal bribery conspiracy case stemming from a Sept 22 1965 cash handoff in an Atlanta airport during a speaking trip to Texas The verdict delivered after 14 hours of deliberation marks the first in office conviction of a sitting U S congressman in 15 years Dowdy faces up to 40 years in prison and 40 000 in fines with appeal planned by his attorney
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John V. Dowdy
Texas Democrat
Dowdy
Justice Department
Maryland
Page
Baltimore, Md
Atlanta
Texas
Thomas J. Lane
Dmass
Lane
Congress
Full Adult Rights Urged for 18 in Virginia
A Virginia study commission urged granting 18-year-olds full adult citizenship rights including drinking, signing notes, jury service, and abortion access without parental consent for females. Two exceptions would keep certain protections for minors in custody until 21 and guardianship of estates until age 9.
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Virginia
Del
Ford Quillen
D-Gate City
William F. Stone
D-Martinsville
Top Ten News Highlights From Nixon Era and Moon Landings
A compact list highlights key events including Nixon’s wage price freeze Phase 2 and Cold War policy, China admission and ping pong diplomacy, the Pentagon Papers release, Calley conviction, Apollo 14 and 15 successes, Attica violence, Vietnam War troop withdrawals, Thieu’s election, school busing debates, a fatal California earthquake, and Senate rejection of foreign aid authorization.
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I.N
Nixon
U.S
William L. Calley Jr
Attica
Thieu
California
Senate
Roundups Highlight Year End Across Regions
National and regional yearend roundups cover national events, international headlines, and local summaries from West Virginia Virginia and surrounding areas. The items compile notable moments, statistics, and reflections from the closing year across multiple communities.
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West Virginia
Auld Lang Syne: New Year Celebrations Worldwide
The Associated Press reports New Year celebrations span globe with high costs and varied customs. Guy Lombardo leads Auld Lang Syne at Waldorf Astoria as New Yorkers pay up to 65 dollars for prime tables. Spaniards toast with grapes, Londoners dine for 25 dollars, Romans toss furniture, and Vancouver hotels offer meals and dancing. Motorists warned against drinking and driving.
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Savoy Hotel
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