Pan Am Jet Crashes in Samoa Killing 11 on Board
Pan American World Airways 707 crashed while attempting to land in heavy rain at Pago Pago Samoa. Ten or more aboard died with seven survivors hospitalized in critical condition. The flight originated in Auckland and was to end in Los Angeles with stops in Pago Pago and Tonalulu.
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Kissinger optimistic on Arab push to lift oil embargo
Secretary of State Kissinger said several Arab nations were ready to propose lifting the oil embargo at a meeting of producing states and that he is quite optimistic about success. He spoke on Capitol Hill amid reports from Nixon’s State of the Union address urging a possible relaxation of the oil squeeze, though details on an urgent meeting and which Arab leaders were addressed remained unclear. Damascus radio quoted Kuwait’s foreign minister Sabah al Ahmed as saying Kuwait would not consider lifting the embargo.
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Impeachment Probe House Seeks Broad Subpoena Power
The House Judiciary Committee voted to seek sweeping subpoena authority to obtain White House documents and witness testimony for the impeachment inquiry. The plan, approved 21 Democrats to 1 Republican, awaits full House approval next Tuesday, potentially pitting the panel against President Nixon.
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Samuel Goldwyn Dies At 91 Movie Pioneer
Samuel Goldwyn, famed producer with half a century in film, died at his Beverly Hills home at 91 after a stroke and recent kidney illness. Funeral services were private at Forest Lawn. Survived by widow Frances and son Samuel Jr. Tributes from Lucille Ball James Schwart John Wayne and others followed his Medal of Freedom award in 1971.
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Government Has No Evidence Dean Lied Under Oath
WASINGTON CAP An si special Watergate prosecutor said the government has no evidence to prove that presidential accuser John W Dean lied under oath Based on the evidence we have accumulated so far we have no reason for believing that Mr Dean has committed perjury in any proceeding
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Watergate probe unfolds with conflicting statements in court
Good Morning Richard Davis reports from federal court as Leon Jaworski disputed Sen. Hugh Scott over White House knowledge of Watergate. Dean testified he met Nixon on Sept 15, 1972 and believed the President knew of efforts to shield the White House. Tape records and sworn affidavits emerge as prosecutors press the case amid ongoing testimony.
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American Caught in Paracel Island Fight Freed
Gerald E. Kosh, 27, the American detained during clashes between China and South Vietnam over the Paracel Islands, was released after 18 days in custody. He walked to freedom Thursday and was flown to Clark Air Base in the Philippines for a medical checkup. Doctors say he is in good physical condition though weak and fatigued. Hepatitis was reported by officials in Peking and Hong Kong. He wore a blue worker uniform and crossed the Lo Wu Bridge to leave China.
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Internal Rivalry Behind Our Energy Conference Goals
Washington officials say factional fights among State Department Treasury Federal Energy Office and Atomic Energy Commission have dulled aims for the February energy crisis conference. Kissinger urged a broader cooperative approach while critics warn of a potential producer consumer oil price cartel and unclear objectives persist as the date nears.
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Hearings on Education Dominate Virginia Assembly
In Richmond the Virginia General Assembly focused on education issues with hearings on public schools and colleges. The Senate Rules Committee debated I-66 and a joint hearing examined strengthening the State Council of Higher Education amid opposition to a Radford College merger with Virginia Tech. Members heard support for the education council and concerns about impact on smaller programs. Local funding for public education under the 1974-76 budget drew questions from the House Appropriations subcommittee about sales tax allocations and adequacy of funds to meet quality standards.
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Prices For Farm Products Jumped Nine Per Cent During One Month
Prices of raw farm products rose nine per cent from mid-December to mid-January led by a record wheat price of 5.29 per bushel. The Agriculture Department noted gains in cattle, veal, hay, corn, potatoes and calves, with meat prices rising about 12 per cent for consumers.
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Weather summary for Virginia and North Carolina region
Partly cloudy and much colder Friday with highs in the 40s to 50s. Increasing cloudiness Friday night with lows around the 20s or 30s. Saturday brings more clouds and a chance of rain, with cooler temperatures continuing. In North Carolina, expect clear to partly cloudy conditions Friday, highs in the upper 40s to 50s, then cloudy Friday night into Saturday with a shower risk. Highs Saturday mid 40s to near 50. Downtown weather log shows varying hourly readings for temperature, wind, and precipitation.
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