POWs cite discipline in Hanoi Hilton prison camp
In a confidential briefing, U S officers described how American prisoners at the Hanoi Hilton maintained order under tight control by tapping walls tossing notes and shouting to relay vital information and organize an effective Combined POW Wing led by Col John Flynn. The unit kept leadership separate to prevent influence over rank and file prisoners.
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Prices surge as CPI hits 128.6 in February
The February Consumer Price Index stands at 128.6, meaning 10 dollars in 1967 buys 12.86 now. White House press secretary says the President is concerned about rising food prices and is taking steps, but no new mandatory price controls are planned. Economic adviser Stein warns of bad news ahead before conditions improve, citing higher consumer income and lagging farm output as main causes.
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Housewives Pick Own Vegetables To Beat High Prices
In south Florida budget conscious housewives flock to truck farms between Miami and Homestead to pick tomatoes beans squash peppers and corn at about ten cents a pound. Many drive long distances to join crowds, paying by weight while migrant workers assist. They cite saving money and enjoying fresher tastier produce, with family meals and freezer filling as key benefits.
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FBI memo clash over handling Watergate files exposed
Witnesses testified that the FBI sent investigative reports to Dean and questioned two standards for information sharing. Kennedy pressed Gray to testify and urged Dean’s appearance, while Dalbey argued the president may request FBI data but the agency should not initiate disclosures without the attorney general.
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FDA summary re classifies 15 deaths tied to topical HCP use
An FDA September 1972 summary lists 15 deaths between 1954 and 1971 connected to topical hexachlorophene use. Sterling Drug disputes link to pHisoHex, noting some deaths occurred during nonreporting periods and citing hospital uses in burns enemas and vaginal packs.
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Emissaries Rush To Iraq Kuwait To Mediate Dispute
Arab emissaries moved to Iraq and Kuwait on Wednesday to mediate the border clash. Iraq claimed a predawn advance 114 miles inside Kuwait, while Kuwait reported reinforcements and casualties. Saudi, Egyptian, Syrian, and Lebanese figures offered mediation as Cairo and Beirut officials aided talks.
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Virginia eyes on quality education funds and court risk
The article discusses Virginia’s response to federal court actions on education rights, noting education is not explicit in the constitution. It describes a $24.6 million supplemental budget for public schools, a per pupil state aid of 628 dollars, and a 60 cent per $100 property tax funding minimum. It also highlights actions by Holton Miller and Senator J Harry Michaels as the state pursues alternatives to property taxation to fund a high quality education for all students amid potential Supreme Court rulings.
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United States abstains on second sovereignty resolution
A second Security Council resolution on sovereignty over natural resources passed 12 to 0 with three abstentions including the United States. Scali said the issue does not belong in the Security Council, noting economic matters are for other UN bodies. Britain and France abstained.
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