Nixon aides split over Vietnam pact amid secret talks
Washington sources reveal Joint Chiefs pressured Nixon to delay a Vietnam cease fire draft last October. Kissinger threatened to release transcripts while Saigon and Hanoi maneuvered. Abrams and Gaylor warned the deal could endanger a non Communist South. The US halted signing, ordered a large airlift, and offered Hanoi a choice between bargaining or bombing.
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Oddball insurance cases of 1972 spark laughter and losses
A collage of true life mishaps from 1972 shows how dental thefts, elephants tossing spectators through store windows, dogs wrecking cars, a drunk man tumbling from a hotel hed, and other absurd incidents produced more than 18 million claims for a major Life and Casualty insurer. Names and places include West Virginia, Newburgh New York, Cleveland and Florida as examples of the quirky docket.
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Virginia
Florida
Corry 1953 garbage contract dispute looms at site exit
Corry residents protested a garbage dump on their land prompting Victor Slye to stop dumping as City Council reaffirms 1952 officials in a reorganized session. Homer Burkhaus extended as city dump custodian to Jan 19 amid related year-end actions and farewell for Donald Rickerson before military service.
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Homer Burkhaus
Cuisto
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A Crooked View on Gay Rights and Police Bias
The writer defends gays against claims of widespread criminal immorality in the NYPD and rebuts Gay Activists Alliance leader Rich Wandel. He argues sexual orientation cannot be changed, cites Mayor Lindsay's directive against hiring bias, and asserts homosexuality is a natural facet of life with millions affected. The column laments discrimination yet defends tolerance amid strong, polar views.
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Financial planner John Cunniff outlines Q V T investing plan
John Winthrop Wright promotes Q V T method quality value timing as the core of stock profits. He claims blue chips can yield 15 percent annually with reinvested dividends, allowing a 25 year old to reach about 7 million by age 65, after $48,000 personal investment and taxes.
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John Winthrop Wright
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Der Hee Shapp Letter on Municipal Communication
An unclear notice discusses J. Butere and municipal communication. It mentions Thursday actions and general feelings, with Shapp personal remarks about a cut. The fragment references a letter to J. Butere and a municipal tire topic.
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