20 More POWs Freed Today In Operation Homecoming
United Press International reports the last of 143 American POWs released this week reached U S soil ending the first phase of Operation Homecoming. Another 20 were to be released in Hanoi Sunday with more to follow by March 29. Navy Captain Harry Jenkins praised faith in God and country as North Vietnam agreed to release 20 more around 1 a m Sunday.
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United Press International
Indo-China
U.S
Hanoi
Navy
Harry Jenkins
Clark Air Base
Philippines
H. A. Davis
Clark
Alameda Naval Air Station
San Francisco Bay
Travis Air Force Base
David Rehmann
Ray pushes elimination of livestock tax in Iowa
Des Moines AP Gov Robert Ray urged Saturday night for legislative passage of his proposal to remove personal property tax on all livestock in Iowa. Speaking at the Iowa Cattlemen's Association banquet, he argued the tax repeal will boost the entire livestock sector and benefit state business along Main Street. He said removal would keep Iowa a leader in the beef industry and support expansion in cattle feeding.
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DES Moines
Robert Ray
Iowa
Iowa Cattlemen’s Assn
Ray
Today's Chuckle A Gourmet Avoids Unfashionable Restaurants
A light joke about a gourmet who sidesteps unfashionable eateries to avoid gaining weight in the wrong places. The humor hinges on a playful critique of trendy dining and self image.
Only 17 Percent of Mechanics Passed Test
Washington based report shows 1,369 of 7,899 mechanics who volunteered for four tests earned general automobile mechanic certification. An additional 6,400 were tested in limited areas. later the institute added area-specific certs, with 6,962 more receiving certification.
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Washington
UPI
National Institute For Automotive Service Excellence
AFL-CIO Hints Nixon Concession
A top AFL-CIO source in Miami Beach said Nixon is expected to offer concessions to organized labor to win support for his economic policies at home and abroad. The labor movement faces bargaining on new contracts under Phase III, with details on local and national views on page 14 of this section.
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Miami Beach
Afl-Cio
Nixon
Execut
Nixon set to visit labor council amid wage trade talk
The labor council representing 119 unions with almost 14 million members reads Nixon will seek wage price control and foreign trade talks during his Monday visit. Meany and Wurf offered mixed reactions highlighting possible recognition of labor support while others expect concessions or “goodies” on trade.
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Tive Council
Nixon
Labor Council
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Vietnam
Jerry Wurf
American Federation of State
S. Frank Raftery
Nixson
FDA recalls 29500 mushroom cans over botulism toxin
The FDA announced that an Ohio canner found a swollen six pound No 10 can containing botulinum toxin in a warehouse. About 29 500 cans from United Canning Co of East Palestine Ohio are being recalled and Midwest distributors and pizza parlors are urged to check brand names and lot codes.
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Washington
UPI
Food and Drug Administration
Ohio
FDA
Midwest
United Canning Co
East Palestine
Jungle Prison The Ultimate Bummer: POW SAIGON
AP reports Hanoi Hilton inmates call jungle confinement by Viet Cong the ultimate bummer. Capt. George Wanat and 27 others recount brutal conditions, starvation, malaria, and harsh punishments. Prisoners describe rat stew, dogs, and tiger or elephant meat, with Wanat's weight loss and malnutrition standout details.
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Saigon
Hanoi Hilton
North Vietnam
U. S
George Wanat
Wanat
Waterford
Conn
James Hestand
Oklahoma City
Bobby Johnson
Detroit
Cambodia Laos Raids Continue In Southeast Asia
Honolulu AP reports American aircraft continued operations over Laos and Cambodia at the request of Royal Laotian and Cambodian governments. B-52 bombers supported Laos missions while Cambodia utilized tactical aircraft. details of the bombings were not released.
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Honolulu
Laos
Cambodia
Pacific Military Command
Gazette Co. Buys Second Ave. Property
The Gazette Co. purchased 519 529 Second Avenue SE from Robert and Esther Armstrong and Margaret Race and secured a 50 year leasehold on the land. The block between Second and Third Avenues and Fifth and Sixth Streets SE is now held, with present tenants remaining. The acquisition supports long range plans for a black square communication complex housing The Gazette and KCRG properties. The Gazette will initially place KCRG stations at Second Avenue and Fifth Street, north of the Gazette building, with studios and facilities first and offices moved there later. Feb possession was given on Second Avenue and Sixth Street.
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Second Avenue
The
Gazette Co
Robert
Esther Armstrong
Margaret Race
Gazette
Armstrongs
Joseph F. Hladky, Jr
Kcrg Radio and Television
Hladky
Beneficial Finance Co
el Kabir Shrine
Gohmann and Associates, Inc
Justice Electric Co
Palace Barber Shop
Office Enterprises
Verrimont Display and
Kelly Services
KCRG
Fifth Street
Sixth Street
Race
Kissinger Mao Hold Frank Two Hour Talks in Florida
In Key Biscayne AP reports Henry Kissinger and Mao Tse tung held nearly two hours of candid discussions at Chungnanhai as part of a Chinese visit. Premier Chou En-lai and Wang Hai Jung observed on the Chinese side while Winston Lord joined Kissinger. Ziegler gave no content details.
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Key Biscayne
Fla
Henry Kissinger
Mao Tsetung
Florida White House
Kissinger
China
Nixon
Mao
Peking
White House
Chou En-lai
Wang Hai Jung
Ronald Ziegler
Winston Lord
National Security Council
Lord
Falso
Ziegler
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Billy
Wichita Falls
Texas
Jeffrey
UIVA
Cmdr
Phillip Butler
Karen
San Diego
California
Air Force
Rob
Viet
South Vietnam
Siagon
United States
North
Military Peacekeeping Commission
South ‘Vietnam
Saigon Radio
American Forces Vietnam Network
Viet Cong
le Trung Hien
Hien
Ant
Clarkfield
Loc Ninh
George Waldhaus
Pittsburg
Calif
Richard
Waldhaus
San Francisco
Cambodia, Laos
Sandra Melhus
Japan
Chou
Taiwan
Chi Peng Fei
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Marion
New Books
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Parade
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