Romney resigns as HUD secretary to form public issues group
George Romney quit as secretary of housing and urban development to create a non governmental body of talk-seekers and communicators aimed at enlightening the public on real political issues. President Nixon accepted the resignation and Romney said he would leave after a successor is confirmed. He criticized the press for not understanding his positions on Vietnam and said candidates cannot win if they are right too soon.
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IRA Gunmen Try to Free Head DUBLIN
IRA chieftain MacStiofain is in hospital after a raid by eight gunmen aimed at freeing him from Mater hospital Dublin. Four wounded, two priests among attackers. British troops and police clashed with gunmen in Dublin and Belfast during the hospital assault.
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Pakistan frees 617 Indian prisoners of war
President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto announced the release of 617 Indian POWs as a gesture to seek progress on the 84,000 Pakistani captives held by India. The move followed Bhutto’s visit to a new camp near Lyallpur and came with a warning that if India does not reciprocate, Pakistan will wait.
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Hussein accuses Libya head and Arafat of plot to overthrow king
In Beirut King Hussein of Jordan alleges Muammar Kadafi and Yasir Arafat aided a coup plan to topple him. He says an army officer involved was Col. Rafei Hindawi and mentions Salah Khalaf linked to Al Watah. He denies hospitalization was related to the plot.
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First Female Fire Fighter Hopeful Files Application
Cairo reports the Cedar Rapids fire department has received its first female applicant for firefighter duties. Fire Chief Edsel McMickle notes she would share the same title as male firefighters if accepted. Training would run about four weeks, with a survivor outcome yet to be determined. Registration continues through March 7.
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Bhutto to Notify Indian Government of Action
A Foreign Office spokesman said India would be officially notified Monday of Bhutto's action. He added that the freed men were hoped to return home in a few days. Bhutto, seated on the throne, was described in the report. Continuation appears on page 3.
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London Daily Express links Bormann to South America hideout
A London Daily Express five part series by Ladislas Farago and Flowart Aluven claims Martin Bormann, Nazi criminal hunted after World War II, is alive in Argentina or Chile. It cites sightings near Salta, at Rancho Grande estate, under aliases Hilardo Bauer and dean Gomes, with photos alleging a high ranking Argentine intelligence official.
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Convilal Set Aside For A Brainy Day
A brief note mentions setting aside big problems for a focused day aimed at mental tasks and problem solving. The phrase conveys a mindset shift toward concentrated thinking and planning. No other details are provided.
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Nixon Kisses Kissinger as Paris talks near showdown
Developments in Paris signal possible total U S concessions end. Nixon, returning from New York, plans a daytime meeting with Kissinger at Camp David to frame a likely clash with North Vietnam. Hoang Duc Nha may lead South Vietnamese talks, Thieu aides see a Saigon victory, while North Vietnam Brandishes its press and diplomats warn of an about face in the peace process.
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Red Shells Hit South Viet Drive
Heavy fighting raged below the DMZ as U S B 54 bombers pounded North Vietnam and South Vietnamese marines pressed toward the Cua Viet estuary. North Vietnamese shells and counterattacks killed and wounded dozens while U S aircraft increased pressure along the DMZ and in the Plain of Jars corridor.
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Warn Heart Victims To Seek Help Early
Chicago AP reports Maryland physicians say many fatal heart attack deaths could be avoided with earlier medical help. Feinlieb and Davidson of the National Heart and Lung Institute analyzed Montgomery County data and found delays in recognizing symptoms and seeking care. They urge public education and a nationwide network of round-the-clock outpatient diagnostic centers to rapidly assess symptoms indicative of a heart attack.
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Gallup finds broad backing for Vietnam policies
A Gallup poll of 1,205 Americans shows more approve than disapprove of Nixon's Vietnam handling. Only 7 percent see victory possible, 12 percent expect defeat, with 79 percent unsure or undecided. Most doubt South Vietnam can withstand a Communist takeover after U.S. troops withdraw and many doubt peace by the new year.
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Trade Deficit Narrows in October to 415 Million
Washington reported October’s trade deficit at 415 million dollars, the smallest monthly deficit since identified figures show a potential reversal of the prior trend toward larger gaps. Through January, the year began with a 4.2 billion dollar deficit the worst on record.
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