Nixon to Announce Cabinet Picks in Washington Tonight
The article lists potential cabinet selections for Secretary of Defense, Education and Welfare, Housing and Urban Development, Labor, Transportation, Interior, and Commerce with figures linked to Nixon. Rogers, a long-time ally, and Laird among others are noted as key GOP figures, with Romney Volpe Hickel Stans and Finch named for posts. Nixon plans a 10 p.m. EST reveal and has a history of close ties with Rogers.
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Laird
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Ve Smothers
GOP
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Michigan
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School of Business
University of Chicago. of Transportation
John A. Volpe
Massachusetts
Interior
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Alaska
Maurice Stans
New York
Commerce
Nixon
Washington
TWA Jet Hijacked On First Flight From Nashville
A Trans World Airlines jet with 39 aboard including Tex Ritter was hijacked shortly after takeoff from Nashville en route to Cuba. Flight radioed pilot L Maloney reporting a passenger demanding Cuba as authorities tracked the incident.
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Miami
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Oa Was
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St. Louis
Nashville
TV Service From Nashville To Miami Described
The FAA outlined details of a new TV service route from Nashville to Miami. Officials cited involvement of First Officer De Overland Park and engineer Phil Kan along with flight Walthall of tewardes.
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Miami
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Mideast area clashes widen as troops engage near Jordan
Reports from Tel Aviv say Israeli and Jordanian forces clashed across the Jordan River with tanks and guns after aerial dogfights between Israeli and Egyptian aircraft. A Jordanian official said Israelis fired near a bridge at dawn, while Jerusalem claimed Jordanian bazooka fire hit patrols. Violence linked to regional anti American, anti Israeli sentiment has escalated, with at least 39 killed in Beirut.
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Community Events Include Club Meeting and High School Play
The Senior Citizens Club meets at 6 30 p m Thursday in Bethel Baptist. Rev Dayle Lawson will preach at the revival. The San Felipe golf club invites all men golfers to attend and bring a gift for a dance at 8 p m. De Rio High School Thespians present The Song of Ber at the Little Theatre December 16 20 with tickets 1 for adults 50 cents for members. Mrs Susan Ridgway and her daughter Julie returned from a three week vacation in San Fernando California and a four month trip to the United States. Arnold Knox formerly of Del Rio now lives in Maywood California.
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the Thespians
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Julie
San Fernando
Calif
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Gastils
United States
Ridgway
Arnold Knox
del Rio
Maywood
Catif
Del Rio Hearing Highlights Mexican American Education Issues
Del Rio session focuses on language use on campuses and bilingual education. Dr Manuel Ramirez II of Rice University discusses cultural conflict and identity for Mexican American children and the pressure to conform to American norms. He questions research behind some disciplinary rules and urges supportive teaching approaches.
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Rice University
Houston
Ramirez
Roma
Rio Grande Valley
Rene
Pag
del Rio
Black Sea Cruise Reported Routine
A UPI report from Istanbul notes a routine Black Sea cruise proceeding despite tensions as officials say the voyage remains within standard procedures and not tied to any provocation.
Del Rio Weather Outlook Near 70 With Clouds and Fog
Weather across Del Rio and vicinity shows cloudy to partly cloudy skies with a warmup this afternoon and tonight. Thursday brings a high near 70 with fog and drizzle possible early morning, southeast winds 5 to 15 mph, trace rain by noon, and a Thursday high around 67 with a low near 42.
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del Rio
Yanks Crush Red Attack Near DMZ Base
UPI reports 40 guerrillas shelled a southern base 16 miles from the DMZ while attempting to breach defenses at night. Marines repelled the assault with no losses as North Vietnamese withdrew. The base houses an airfield and helicopter pad serving the 3rd Marine Division near Leatherneck camps.
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UPI
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U.S. 3Rd Marine Division
Leatherneck
South Vietnam
Paris peace talks delayed as mutual troop pullout discussed
North Vietnam signaled willingness to discuss troop withdrawals from South Vietnam once Paris talks begin. Hanoi spokesman Than Le said talks should start before addressing questions, while mediation efforts continued and Washington pressed for American troop withdrawal within 40 days amid uncertain talks.
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Paris
UPI
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
City Council Weighs Free Civic Center Use For Conventions
Del Rio city council approved a contract with Val Verde County for outside city fire fighting services. Sullivan appeal and a library funding request were both taken under advisement. Street naming and lighting plan reforms were discussed along with taxi meter policies and city procurement steps.
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Val Verde
James Hester
J.B. Koog
del Rio
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