Nixon Aides Seek 41 Billion Debt Ceiling Rise
Washington AP report says the administration asked Congress for a 41 billion dollar increase to raise the debt limit to 435 billion. Secretary Connally, in the Democratic-led Ways and Means Committee, argues deficits exceed projections and a higher cap would cover a 16 month period through June 30, 1972. He warns without the rise the Treasury will flirt with the limit and require frequent accounting reviews.
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Washington
Congress
of the Treasury
John B. Connally
Nixon
Connally
Laotian Laos battle report and U S helicopter crash
Reports from Laos and surrounding areas detail intensified fighting in the 20 day operation near Khe Sanh and Long Cheng. Civilians evacuated after shelling, U S helicopters hit by hostile fire, and a Chinook crash killing five Americans. North Vietnamese and Laotian forces clash with significant casualties reported on all sides, while U S air support continues with limited results.
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U.S
U.S. Ameron Ial
Mentiane
Laos
Long
Ut Ban Son
Khe Sanh
Central Intelligence’ Agency
North Vietnam
Dawi
Ters
Lites
Sepone
U.S. Command
Sam the German shepherd completes 90 mile ice floe voyage to Pa
Wilkes-Barre reports a German shepherd named Sam floated down the Susquehanna River on an ice floe from New York. The dog reached shore five miles north of Wilkes-Barre after a wind-driven journey aided by a helicopter. Residents, police, and SPCA officials tracked his epic voyage, with multiple rescue attempts before Sam finally landed and was found in good condition.
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Wilkes-Barre
Sam
New York State
Pennsylvania
Marlon Baldwin
Nichols
N. Y
Aiver Bank
Here
Terra Firma
Wiverly
Laceyville
Towanda
West
Pittston
The
Society!! For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Johnny Frascarelli's Washington trip to quiz big shots
Johnny, nearly 9, visits Washington after a Connecticut letter to the editor about pollution of TV. He meets Rep. Robert Steele, tours the White House, the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, FBI, and Smithsonian, and asks lawmakers why pollution persists.
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Johnny Frascarelli
Hartford Times
Tam
Congress
Robert Steele
Johnny
Rocky Hill
Washington
Connecticut
Capi
Library of Congress
FBI
Smithsonian
Stesle
PX Officials Swamped 48 47 Edge With Favors
UPI reports Senate hearings accuse beer and liquor firms of bribing PX officials in Vietnam with favors including a villa and maids to boost product sales to servicemen. Importantly, Crum is described as a major figure in Vietnam’s trade, using smuggling and customs violations to gain influence while Goodlett oversaw Viet Nam PX operations. The reform bill, mixing state liquor control changes and budget aims, advances in one chamber but falls short of a constitutional majority.
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Washington
UPI
Sen Jate
Vietnam
Senaly
Defense
Department
Abraham Ribicoff
D- Conn
U.S
LaVern Duty
Duffy
Wiliam Crum
Carling
Dally
T Roe
Goodlett
Peter Mason
Richard Lewellyn
Tax Hike in Senate Boosts Cigarette Pack Price by Four Cents
DES MOINES AP The Iowa Senate approved a bill to raise the cigarette tax by 4 cents per pack, returning a House-passed version seeking a 3.8 cent rise. Sen. C Joseph Coleman argued retailers would raise prices. the state would take about 80 percent of the increase. The measure, 3-7, aims to boost revenue to avert an $11.1 million projected deficit by June 30 and would take effect upon publication if the House and Gov. Ray sign off.
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Des Moines
Towa
Towa Senate
House
Senate
C. Joseph Coleman
D-Clare
Jand
Coleman
Robert Ray
Ray
Old Main at Coe Will Be Demolished
The executive committee of the Coe College board approves demolishing Old Main the campus’ oldest building. Carnegie Hall will be renovated for offices and classrooms, while Old Main’s outdated systems, basement settling, and space inefficiency make demolition the chosen path.
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Coe
Seda Rein Hien
Toe College
Cve
Dows Fine ‘Able
Dows
Sedar Rapids
Jue Sutherland
Main
Carnegie Science Hall
Carnegie Hall
Old Main
Oarsman Fairfax Plans Pacific Crossing With Sylvia Cook
SAN FRANCISCO UPI Toho Fairfax 33 first to row Atlantic alone will tackle Pacific crossing with Sylvia Cook 2 a former London art dealer secretary. They plan a 7000 mile Sydney voyage by March 19 or 20 aboard Britannia TI a small open self bailing boat. They intend to lash to the boat in heavy seas and endure a hard voyage with limited talk and no marriage plans during or after the trip.
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San Francisco
UPI
Toho Fairfax
Atlantic
Pacific
Smeone
Sylvia Cook
London
Fairfax
Miss Cook
Britannia
Canary Islands
Miami
Calley Unable to Judge Legality of Orders, Psychiatrist Testifies
Dr David Crane testified that pressure from above and combat stress left Lt William Calley unable to determine if orders to kill civilians at My Lai were legal or illegal. The 34 year old Indianapolis University psychiatrist described fear and impaired decision making among officers and men during the Vietnam action.
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Fort Benning, Ga
UPI
Wiliam Calley
David Crane
Indianapolis University
Calley
Crane
Vietnam
My Lai
Jearless
Ernest. Meding
Todays Chuckle on the seven ages of woman
A playful verse outlines the seven ages of woman beginning with the infant and progressing through the child and several stages of young woman, ending with Comyriaht nce as a whimsical final note.
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Creighton Abrams
J. W. Sutherland
Quang Tri
South Vietnam
Abrams
Hoang Xuan Lam
Helicopt
Prince Souphanouvong
Vientiane
Som Munique
Saison
EdHoria
Marlon Ic Movies Society
Prober
Villa
Jerry Marsénor
Clarence Swatford
Goodlet
Crumso
McE
Acfenders
Ridicoff
Crum
Saigon
Chamber
Dever
Iowa
Liquor Commission
Gigaret
Oarsman
Sydney
Australia
Sylvia
Tae
Chosan
Todey
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