Vermont Storm Triggers Disaster Status and Flooding
Vermont declared a disaster area as four feet of snow and four storms hit New England. Gov. Deane Davis mobilized the National Guard to rescue stranded motorists and families. East Wallingford saw 48 inches of new snow, Waitesfield 44 inches, and Marshfield 99 inches with drifts up to 20 to 30 feet.
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Sharp Jump in Feb Draft Call Echoes Vietnam Drawdown
Washington AP report notes a surge in February draft calls to over 33,000 monthly, followed by a Pentagon plan to stretch quotas and reduce overall Vietnam commitment. Secretary Laird forecasts a drop of more than 108,000 by mid April as U.S. forces scale back. DES MOINES UPS reports a cutback to about 285,000 in February, with January at 180,000, reflecting the broader pullback in armed forces. In West Virginia, about 1,200 coal miners strike over a new compensation law, while President Nixon signs the coal mine safety bill despite misgivings about federal involvement. UN Secretary-General Thant heads to Africa for a four‑country tour amid the coal walkout and industry concerns.
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Nixon Signs $2.5 Billion Housing Bill For Public Housing
President Nixon signed a $2.5 billion appropriation covering state justice and commerce departments and the federal judiciary plus a $4.8 billion housing measure aimed at easing student unrest and urban renewal impacts. The act broadens subsidies for public housing tenants, allows partial operating cost support, raises construction cost ceilings, and adds new FHA programs including mobile homes and flood insurance enhancements while extending HUD authority on interest rate ceilings.
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Anti American Demonstration in Manila Hits US Envoy Car
In Manila anti American demonstrators attacked a US ambassadorial limousine as Vice-President Agnew arrived for a embassy reception. Police described a small Molotov bottle used as a projectile. Demonstrators, chanting Yankee Go Home, were repelled with tear gas as riot squads separated cars and crowd.
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France Demands Explanation Of Israeli Gunboat Maneuver
France demands explanation from Israel on how five gunboats escaped Cherbourg amid an arms embargo. Officials say the vessels, built for Israel before the embargo, moved toward Israel on Christmas day with no official comment from Jerusalem. Arab diplomats monitor the developing affair as foreign ministers weigh the implications.
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Chuckie Sign at TV Repair Shop Promotes DIY Then Call
A shop window reads Do it yourself then call us with a playful misprint. The sign attributes the line to Konyrlot and reflects a humorous local business moment.
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