Air raids roil Suez region as Cairo sirens wail and jets strike
In Cairo sirens wailed while Israeli jets hit military targets along the Suez Canal and southern end near Ismailia. Egyptian bombers attacked Israeli positions at Little Bitter Lake and north of Ismailia, while later raids targeted Firdan north of Ismailia. Casulies unknown, both sides claimed no major damage. Jordanian fire flared briefly as Soviet media criticized U S aid to Israel and urged settlement efforts.
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Tel Aviv
Cairo
Suez Canal
Cairos
Little Bitter Lake
Ismailia
Canal
Firdan
Ismaila
Yel Aviv
Heliopolis
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Jordan
Jordan River
Hebron
Kzvestia
Egypt
U.S
Israel
Alexei Kosygin
Paris
London
Washington
Moscow
Kvesln
Tsyaeli
USA
United Arab Republic
Holton outlines Virginia tax plan and reforms
Holton tells the Assembly his program seeks a workable tax refund financed within the state’s limits, proposing about 60 million dollars for upcoming legislation. He backs increasing the slate tax on cigarettes, applying a sales tax to liquor store and ABC store sales, and a 4 percent levy on liquor with general funds. He argues liquor taxes won’t hurt Virginia’s competitiveness and seeks federal aid through mental health, pollution control, and other programs, totaling several plans to revitalize infrastructure and services.
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Reynolds
Hollon
Holton
Assembly
ABC
Virginia
Washington, D. C
Richmond State Penitentiary
Virginia Outdoors
Assem- xv
Safeguard expansion could stall arms talks, senator warns
Sen Stuart Symington argues the administration plan to expand the Safeguard system endangers current strategic arms talks. He predicts stalemate until both sides develop matching defenses. Sen Robert Griffin counters that first phase approval may not hinder talks and was politically significant.
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Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Robert P. Griffin
Reich
GOP
Thel
Congress
Griffin
Nixon reply to Kosygin handed to Dobrynin
The White House announced that Nixon’s response to Kosygin was delivered to Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin at the State Department via Assistant Secretary Joseph Sisco. The content’s summary, though not publicly released, is reported as complete, with the note shared with France and Britain as part of standard procedure. The Big Four seek Middle East solutions through the United Nations.
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United’ States
White House
Nixon
Kosygin
Anatoly Dobrynin
State Department
Joseph Sisco
Ron Ziegler
United Staties
Middle East
United Nations
Textile imports rise in December and 1969 totals
Commerce Department figures show Asian textile imports up in both December and all of 1969 in volume and value. A senior U.S. official said there has been no decline in textile flow that would reduce the need for restraints.
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Commerce Department
Asia
U.S
Carswell nomination sparks Senate panel clash over voting date
Senate committee debates timing on Carswell confirmation and a constitutional amendment on direct presidential election. Thurmond resists linking the two, Bayh insists on separate action, with Eastland predicting an early break. Other senators express concerns over Carswell's civil rights record as Kennedy Tydings and Hart call for broader rebuttal opportunity.
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Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Robert €. Byrd
D-W.va
Bayh
Thurmond
Carswell
Sens
Edward Kennedy
DiMass
Joseph D. Tydings
D.md
Philip A. Hart
Dmich
Eastland
Supreme Court
Fetter
Year of Dog to Bring Tensions but No Major War
Associated Press reports the Year of the Dog, starting Thursday, will be marked by continued international tensions rather than a major conflict. Asian studies expert Dr. John B. Psu notes the dog symbolism favors loyalty, defense, and cultivating alliances, with celebrations spanning three days in the United States and longer in China.
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Joseph DI Leg
Associated Press
United States
T O
John B. Psu
Seton Hall University
South Orange
Tsu
Vietnam
China
Fotmosa
Red China
Saigon
Vermont Children Send Wrapped Snowballs to Fly
Vermont first graders organize Operation Snowball sending 200 hand rolled snowballs to Florida in exchange for citrus fruit. Snowballs travel via Northern Airlines to New York then Eastern Air Lines to Melbourne. Rutland Chamber of Commerce arranged the swap with Sabal Elementary School coordinating the effort.
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Associated Press
Florida
Vermont
Sabal
Melbourne
Fla
Rutland
Chamber of Commerce
Clifford Barnes
Chamber
Longfellow
Dana
Northeast
Northwest
Barnes
Northern Airlines
New York City
Eastern Air Lines
Nancy Stayman
Saba
Cleveland Police Chief Resigns After Nine Days
Cleveland Police Chief William Ellenburg resigned after nine days on the job amid unproven bribery allegations tied to Detroit police and Mafia bribes. Mayor Carl Stokes and city officials described the move as necessary as leadership tensions and policy conflicts undermined effectiveness.
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Cleveland
Ohio
William P. Elenburg
Detroit
Iso
Ellenburg
Carl B. Stokes
Elenburg
Hel
Hamed
Lewis Coffey
Coffey
Cleveland Force
Lawrence Burns
Detroit Free Press
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Burns
Stokes
Tavish
Air Force
Benjamin QO. Davis Jr
Elienburg
Grosse Pointe Park
Mich
Thomas R. Cochill
Grosse Pointe Shores
Mich. Cae
Patrick Gevily
Michael J. Blackwell
Bobh Blackwell
Gerity
Fuel tax hike opposed by Virginia industry groups
Virginia industry leaders and farm advocates warn a gas tax increase would burden consumers and raise prices. S. George White Jr. of Virginia Petroleum Industries says Virginia can fund highway work for six years without the tax, while James W. Heizer VGRA urges a two year study on current highway funding. Lewis A. Haskell Jr. of WGRA cautions a tax would hurt service stations reliant on gasoline profits. Walter Ayres of the Virginia Farm Bureau notes higher input costs could raise food prices. Former Del. Harrison Manne of Arlington opposes the tax, saying it mainly hits small consumers and leaves trucking with gaps in highway taxes.
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S. George White Jr
Virginia Petroleum Industries
Virginia
James W. Heizer
Virginia Gasoline Retailers Association
VGRA
WGRA
Lewis A. Haskell Jr
Walter Ayres
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
del. C. Harrison Manne
Arlington
Thelrax
Tet 1968 siege tightens security in Saigon
Vietnam coverage notes tightened security during Tet with extra roadblocks and limits on U.S. troop movements in Saigon. Authorities aimed to shield the capital amid a historical surge risk as the holiday season prompted high vigilance. The piece recalls the prior Tet ceasefire and offensive, highlighting holiday leave and full alert status.
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U.S
Saigon
N Guard
GE Strike Ends as 100000 Workers to Return to Jobs
About 100000 General Electric workers, after a 101 day strike, will begin returning to work Thursday following a near three to one ratification of a new contract. IUE and several unions approved terms, while IAM proposed rejection. The settlement includes 61 to 82 cent pay raises over 40 months for most, with some receiving extra for special skills.
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Washington
General Electric Co
Stike
Afl-Cio International Union of Electrical Workers
United Electrical Workers
American Flint Glass Workers
Logan
Ohio
Louisville
Afl-Cio Sheet Metal Workers
Chicago
Afl-Cio International Association of Machinists
IUE
AUE
Afl-Cio International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Bloomington
Ind
Jackson
Miss
IBEW
Paul’ Jenenings
Jensnings
Freight Costs Up Tourist Trade Down After Bridge Mishap
Norfolk AP: Freight costs have risen and tourist trade fallen after a wind-driven ship damaged a 375-foot section of the 17.5 mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel on January 21. The facility remains closed for at least five weeks, causing 150 job losses in 13 days and higher freight costs for Eastern Shore businesses. Navy and rail partners explore ferrying cars and trucks, with toll losses at about 18,000 dollars daily while bonds are paid.
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Norfolk, Va
Chesapeake Bay
Virginia
Maryland
Norfolk
Yancey
Navy
Virginia For the Eastern Shore
Eastern Shore
Virginia Employment Commission
Pridge-Tunnel
Secretary of the Navy
Cape Charles-Northamptton’ County
Cape Charles
Penn-Central Railroad
Nixon orders federal pollution controls nationwide
In a 1969 statement Nixon cites combined federal funding totals of 129 million for 1968 1969 and 1970, warns government pollutes, and directs federal installations to meet water and air quality standards under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Clean Air Act. Train calls some provisions far out but notes federal facilities must guard against pollution at all stages from storage to disposal.
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Cal
Nixon
Train
Defense Department
Defense
Secretary of the Interior
Licensing of reporters discussed by national press club
The National Press Club and Menninger discussed government licensing for reporters, urging state level oversight rather than federal. They argued licensing could be peer based and reflected public frustration over media scrutiny. Menninger warned Agnew’s remarks may provoke a broader media reaction and called for public access to handling of news events.
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Tional Press Club
Menninger
Spiro T. Agnew
Sone
Agnew
Meininger
Kansan
Treasury reports bond redemptions rise with higher rates
The Treasury notes that outstanding bonds slipped to about 52.2 billion in January after a 51 million decline and an 81 million dip in January. Savings Bonds remain part of the national debt near 370 billion as redemptions grow, aided by retirees cashing matured bonds amid rising living costs. The agency forecasts redemptions may ease six months after the rate rise, while Savings Stamps sales will end June 30 due to costs and weak participation.
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Hughes
Nixon
Treasury
Vietnam War Policy Debate With Nixon Time Limit Discussed
Scott and Sen. Gale McGee urged patience with Nixon’s Vietnam plan as Fulbright noted slow peace movement. Javits and Pell pushed Gulf of Tonkin resolution withdrawal and asylum for at risk South Vietnamese. Pell proposed resettling up to 250,000 Vietnamese on Bornseo island for about 2.5 billion dollars.
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Nguyen van Thieu
Scott
Sen
Gale McGee
D-Wyo
U.S
Vietnam
Nixon
Jacob K. Javits
R. Nly
Claiborne Pell
D-R.l
Gulf of Tomkin
Pell
Bornseo
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Bi Williams
Riesserent
DR. Milson
J. W. Fulbright
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