Thieu Defies Coalition Pressure in Saigon Political Stand
In Saigon President Nguyen Van Thieu remains opposed to a tripartite or coalition government with the Communists. Kissinger held two talks with Thieu in Saigon to press for a settlement while the Information Ministry announced Thieu’s push for democratic elections and continued consultations with Vietnamese officials.
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Saigon
U.S
Vu Khanh
Information Ministry
Nguyen van Thieu
Senate
Supreme Court
South Vietnam
Khanh
Rean
Iss
Munique
Kissinger
Viet Cong
South Vietnamese Information Ministry
National Assembly
Paris
Congress Battles To Finish
The 92nd Congress clashed with President Nixon over domestic and foreign policy ending with mixed acts. Congress overrode a water pollution veto and approved revenue sharing while killing welfare reform antibusing and broad health plans. Major foreign policy bills stalled despite arms control ratifications and Vietnam withdrawal debates.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Pentagon
Constitution Hall
Philadelphia
U.S
Senate
House
Mike Mansfield
Vietnam
White House
Soviet Union
Explosion Damages Courtland Hospital West Wing
Courtland reports an explosion at 1 p.m. in the hospital west wing, blamed on a faulty oxygen tank valve. No injuries were reported. The blast caused a room fire, damage to a bed and walls, and smoke damage in adjacent areas. the affected room is closed for repairs while the rest of the wing stays open.
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Courtland Hospital
Tony Estes
Courtland
Troy Kilpatrick
West Wing
Kilpatrick
Vann Urges Urgent Fire Safety Upgrades in Decatur
Councilman Byron Vann outlined Decatur's urgent needs including regular residential fire inspections, first aid training for firefighters, and a callbox system. He favors resurveying fire protection, aiming to raise the Class 5 rating and reduce insurance costs, with plans for an 85 foot snorkel truck and new housing authority progress. Revenue sharing could bring 1 million dollars in the first year of a five year program for Decatur.
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Decatur
Byron Vann
Civitans
Vann
Fire Department
Civil Defense, and Housing Authority
Alabama
Housing Authority
Economy Slows During Quarter But GNP Rises
Washington based Commerce Department reports the third quarter GNP rose at a 5.9 percent annual rate, down from 9.4 percent in the prior quarter, while inflation edged up to 2.2 percent from 1.8 percent. Assistant Secretary Harold C. Passer calls 1972 a banner year with growth likely over 6 percent and inflation near 3.25 percent, noting continued expansion and controlled inflation.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Nixon
Asst
Harold C. Passer
U.S
Yorktown Surrender Marks Close of War
On this date in 1781 the British surrendered at Yorktown Virginia signaling the nearing end of the Revolutionary War. The calendar notes a freeze warning tonight with a high near 50 and a low around 30, followed by a Friday high near 20.
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Yorktown
Temperatures Fall Below Freezing Tonight in Tennessee Valley
The National Weather Service warns of freezing temperatures in the Tennessee Valley as lows drop to near 30 degrees or lower before dawn Friday. Details available on page A-5.
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Tennessee Valley
National Weather Service
Landmark Morgan County civil trial ends in jury deliberation
A $1.5 million civil suit heads to a jury in Morgan County Civil Court after final arguments. Plaintiff Paul E. Daugherty alleges injuries from a chain saw accident on Dr. Carl Ray Robinson’s 2850 acre Lynn’s Ranch.
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Morgan County
Newton B. Powell
Paul E. Daugherty
Gadsden
Carl Ray Robinson
Bessemer
Daugherty
Robinson
Lynn
Morgan City
Jack Littleton
Ronald
Nixon Delighted by Soviet Trade Accord Announced
President Nixon celebrates a landmark U S Soviet trade pact viewed as a path to peace and greater commerce. Secretary Rogers notes congressional worries over Russian Jewish concerns and the deal's political implications.
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Rogers
Moscow
Nixon
Nixon may impound funds to curb current year spending
Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz said President Nixon could decide to impound appropriated money to restrain spending this fiscal year. The United States and the Soviet Union set November 21 in Geneva to begin the second round of strategic offensive arms limitation talks.
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Washington
Treasury
George P. Shultz
Nixon
United States
Soviet Union
Geneva
White House
When It's Sold You Won't Miss It Deal Ad
Classified ad offers cash for unused items with a contact phone number 353.4612 and a promise of quick pickup and payment.
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Peter G. Peterson
Russia
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