Nixon to Visit Peking in February 1972
President Nixon will begin a historic trip to Peking on February 21, 1972, aiming to normalize relations with mainland China. Public details on trip length and route will be released within 24 hours as officials coordinate with Beijing. The plan marks the first visit by a U.S. president to China and precedes a Moscow summit.
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Nixon to visit Peking beginning February twenty one
President Nixon plans a historic February 21 start for a visit to Peking to normalize relations with China. Officials expect to disclose stay length and other details on Tuesday.
Virginia reapportion plan denied by court
Richmond Virginia 1971 congressional reapportionment plan rejected by the Virginia Supreme Court. The ruling keeps the state’s congressmen from being elected at large next year, setting up a new legal challenge and signaling continued redistricting battles.
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Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Joma Court
Market climbs for second straight session amid heavy trading
The stock market surged again marking a second consecutive session of gains with heavy trading activity observed across major indices. Page 12.
Federal Pay Raises Pass
The Senate voted 77 to 1 to grant a 5.5 percent pay raise for 1.5 million federal employees and 26 million military personnel, effective January 1. The measure, costing about $1 billion in six months, defies Nixon's request to defer until July 1 and faces continued extension debates. Only Sen. John S. Cooper opposed.
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Nixon
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John S. Cooper
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D-Wye
Interstate Highways Under Fire
Environmental Defense Fund urges Transport Secretary Volpe to prepare broad environmental impact statements for the federal highway program. EDF argues existing statements are inadequate and could prompt court action to halt highway funds. the group cites downtown decay and urban sprawl as key concerns.
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Sadler Appeals Recount Hearing Set in Virginia Court
Philip Sadler of Pulaski seeks mandamus to order a recount in the 38th Senatorial District race against George Pinesent. A 2-1 appeals panel denial preceded the writ, with a 3 p.m. Thursday hearing scheduled in Richmond and notices to panel judges Cridlin Long and Arthur.
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Was Death Meditated Charleston Tragedy Linked to Will
Charles Cottrell III, a suspect in the murders of his father and stepmother, reportedly wrote a will two days before dying in an auto crash. He also reportedly visited an insurance agent to change his policy. The Cottrells were found shot to death Nov. 16. a 2-year-old son was killed Nov. 21 in Ohio. Authorities said the death appeared self-inflicted and noted the will and policy details surfaced after the physician's will was filed in Kanawha County Court. The will split the estate between Sharon Kay Cottrell and Teresa Lynn Loy.
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Evidence of Dynamite Uncovered At Tipple
Trooper Browning described the blasts as of pretty good size at the mine tipple near the crusher. The owner said on Monday that it was not yet determined if the mine would resume operations. No labor link has been found and no arrests were made as the investigation continued Monday night.
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Hijacker Thanks Newspaper Letter Signed D B Cooper Found
A letter signed D B Cooper and printed in parts was received by the Reno Evening Gazette. An FBI agent will trace the note and hand it to the Washington lab for analysis. The envelope postmarked Oakdale California was linked to the Northwest Airlines hijacking last week with 200 000 dollars paid and the suspect missing.
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Nixon Threatens To Veto Tax Bill
President Nixon warned he would veto the tax cut bill unless it excludes a plan to finance presidential campaigns and budget busting Senate amendments. Clark MacGregor relayed the warning as a conference committee hashed differences. Rep Wilbur Mills declined to rule on the Senate provision to fund campaigns. Nixon aides reported that removal of the provisions would be needed for his approval.
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Strip Policy Change Vowed
Washington AP reports House Democrats aim to approve some form of strip mining control as emotional debate dominates the issue. Interior Mines subcommittee will draft a bill amid a flurry of proposals, with American Iron Ore Association witnesses urging reason over emotion. West Virginia lawmakers clash on coal strip mining, arguing deep mines could meet demand at reasonable prices without hurting the country.
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King appoints replacement for minister amid Gaza tensions
King Hussein named Ahmed Lozi to replace the assassinated Wasfi Tell as prime minister, signaling a continued hard line against Palestinian guerrillas. Lozi, 46, an experienced officer, traveled to Cairo to attend an Arab conference and confront Israel in Tell’s stead.
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Kilani named adviser as Iraq plans national security team
Mohared Rassou Kilani becomes chief adviser for national security affairs after a background as military intelligence chief for six years until his 1970 dismissal amid guerrilla tensions. Losi and Tell reportedly will hold defense posts. Lozi, former protocol chief now in Parliament, joins the cabinet and previously ran finance. Lou and Tell are said to be from the east bank. the west bank is cited as occupied by the lereelis.
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Chopper Downed With 33 Americans Aboard Near Da Nang
High winds and heavy rains hindered search for a CH47 Chinook missing north of Da Nang with 33 Americans aboard. The helicopter from Da Nang to Phu Bai vanished Sunday after reporting a minor mechanical problem. five crew and 28 soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division were aboard. If confirmed lost, it would be the worst U.S. helicopter disaster in nearly four years.
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