Fourth U.S. plane lost in five days of raids on North Vietnam
AP reports from Saigon that the 7th Air Force confirms a fourth Phantom down during raids over North Vietnam. Capt. Len Guenther of Oregon is identified by tape as missing after the Laos border strike. Family statements note wife Lynn Guenther heard her husband’s voice on a taped message. Rescue efforts continue as the war enters its 12th year with heavy air strikes ongoing.
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Saigon
Hanoi
Theivas
ABC
Len C
New York
U.S
Gunther
Oregon
7Th Airs
Guenther
Force
Laos
Lynn E. Guenther
North Vietnam
Hadlin
Dalles
Ore
Air Force
U.S. Command
Laos-North Vietnam
Lessy
Navy
Charles Burton
Laramie
Wyo
United States
Wage-Price Machinery In Doubt In Early Year Hopeful Yet Troubled
Washington AP reports Nixon’s promised very good year for the economy began with doubt. The wage price control system faces controversy as the Pay Board returns to work. Meany warns of contract risks if no clear pay procedures emerge. The administration bets on a spring improvement and higher jobless relief.
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Theieport
Presidention
Nixon
George Meany
Approaches
APL- Cio
Economy Board
George Boldt
Seereee Ee
Fual
Aerospace Industry
Toj
Pay Board
Familiar Names To Be Seen In New Surroundings In Virginia Assembly
The 1972 Virginia General Assembly opens January 12 with many new faces and retirements. Incumbent Democrats Henry Howell Jr. and others retire or move, with several from the Senate and House moving to different seats or not seeking re election. New senators include 14 freshmen. notable arrivals from the House include Howard P. Anderson Stanley Walker and Thomas R. MacNamara. Some veterans like Garnett Moore and R. Maclin Smith lose bids. Northern Virginia sees Mary Marshall returning.
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Richmond
Assembly
Senate
Henry EB. Howell Jr
Pre-Land Gray
Waverly
M. M. Thompson
St. Paul
Lloyd C. Bird
Chesterfield
D. W. Bird
W. Carrington Thompson
Sargéant
Reynid
Bland
Edward Breeden
Norlof
Chatham
Robert Fitzgerald
J. D. Hagood
Clover
Vianne
James W. Davis
John” Galicher
Manassas
Monroe
Howell
Joseph Hutcheson
Lawrenceville
M. Patton
Arlington Republic
Clive DuVal II
House
Edward Caton
Virginia Beach
Joseph Canada
DuVal
Howard P. Anderson
Halifax
Stanley C. Walker
Thomas R. MacNamara
Norfolk
Frederick T. Gray
Chester
Northern Virginia
Mary Marshall
Marshall
Garonett Moore
Pulaski
Courts of Justice Committee
C. J. Stafford
Pearisburg
R. Maclin Smith
Dkenbridge
L.O. Scott
Amelia
Smith
General Assembly
Dels
George P. Shafran
Barlington
George J. Kostell
Clifton Forge
California Gains Most Electoral Power In Nation
California, now the most populous state with over 20 million residents, will have 43 congressmen and 45 electoral votes, giving it a sixth of all electoral votes in the upcoming presidential election. Officials remain uncertain about primary dates as the 1970 census reshuffles rankings, moving New York to No. 2.
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Sacramento
Galif
California
New York
Mrs Pat Nixon Heads Nine Day Africa Tour
Mrs Pat Nixon leaves on a nine day trip with President Nixon to West Africa and several other countries. The First Lady travels with an official U S delegation and is expected to meet leaders in Ghana Liberia the Ivory Coast and other nations. The trip includes political discussions as the Democratic primary in California looms and delegates are assigned ahead of national conventions.
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Pat Nixon
Africa
Wee
Nixon
Reagan
White House
Con
Histovia
U.S
William Tolbert
Ghana
Ivory Coast
Billy
Graham
California
Nixons
Andrews Air Force Base
Thousands Of Bangladesh Refugees Return On New Year
Thousands of refugees mark New Year by returning home from camps as aid workers report about 100 families moved toward the homeland from Boyra No. 1. Monsoon conditions and disrupted travel complicate the exodus as authorities track evolving routes and safety.
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Bangladesh
Roosevelt Wanted Incident to Drag U S Into War, Papers Say
London reports quote Churchill’s account of Roosevelt seeking to manufacture an incident to pull the United States into World War II. The minutes of a British cabinet meeting released Saturday allegedly show Roosevelt favored actions to provoke U S entry. The disclosures appear in papers carried by AP.
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London
Churchill
Warqvelt
Franklin
United States
War Cabinet
More Than 12 Million Blossoms Plucked For Parade Floats
Pasadena reports thousands of floats for the Rose Bowl Parade use over 12 million blossoms. The event drew a crowd of one million spectators amid a grand display along a five mile procession. Weather forecast and other notes pepper the page, including references to wartime news and global events.
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India
Pasadena
Calif
Churchill
Roosevelt
West Bent
Woipen
Atlantic Charter
Feather Readings From Station Atop Register Building
Readable portions indicate weekend and next day forecasts. Lows Sunday night expected in the 40s with mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies west and variable cloudiness with a chance of showers east. Highs Sunday in the 50s to 60s, with 60s in the southeast. Weather log records hourly readings and precipitation, noting NE winds and a total 24-hour rainfall around .05 inch.
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Virginia
Nebraska Rolls past Alabama to finish 13-0 in Orange Bowl
Top-ranked Nebraska defeated Alabama 38-6 to cap a perfect 13-0 season and claim the national championship claim. Stanford beat Michigan 13-12 in the Rose Bowl, Oklahoma downed Auburn 40-22 in the Sugar Bowl, and Penn State overwhelmed Texas 30-6 in the Cotton Bowl. Nebraska padded its win streak with 32 straight unbeaten games and a 77-yard punt return by Johnny Rodgers.
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Associated Press
Nebraska
Alabama
Stanford
Michigan
Oklahoma
Auburn
Penn State
Texas
Cornhuskers
Johnny Rodgers
Rod Garcia
Ed Shttlesworth
Jim Ferguson
Don Bunce
Garcia
Jack Mildren
Sooners
Mildren
Lydell Mitchell
Retail price posting rules spark regulator warnings
Washington government price regulators warn stores may exceed minimum posting rules and reveal more pricing details than required. Under new rules effective today, larger stores must post freeze period prices on top 40 items per department, while smaller stores post the top 40 prices store wide. Some retailers may post three prices per item the freeze period price the government approved price and the price actually charged. This could help show patriotism in inflation fighting and also signal pricing to competitors See PRICES, Page 6-A.
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Washington
Jerry Portney
Commission’ For Stabilization
Internal ‘Revenue Service
Portmey
Mankind Welcomes Infant as Rose Parade Opens 1972
The year begins with the Tournament of Roses festivities in Pasadena as crowds observe the floral parade and a day of resolutions and reflection. Millions watch on, while coastal Hawaii marks a recovery day brunch in Lanikai and civic ceremonies honor the new year.
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Dennis Stern
Associated Press
Reflectton
Resolution Andrews Air Force Base
Africa
Pasa
Dena
Calif
Lanikai
Ohau
Hawaii
Debonair French Showman Veronar dies at 83
Maurice Chevalier the debonair French showman known for Mimi Valentina Louise and easy chair songs died of a heart attack at Necker Hospital in Paris. He was 83 with funeral plans for Marnes-la-Coquette. Felix Pacquet at his bedside. The death noted by Pope John XXIII era.
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Maurice Chevalier
Paris
Pope
Boys Town
Italy
Popey
Paul VI
Uice
Thejet Hospital
Nixon
Easy Chair
White House
Mimi
Valentina
Necker Hospi
Tal
Chevalier
Felix Pacquet
Marnes-la-Coquette
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Petrapole
Pakistan
Dacca
United Nations
U.N
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Phaeatecane
Sai Vey
Deleal Ley
Earthews
Tanner
Ana
Danil Wahan
Winston
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Register
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Veronar
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