Senate approves unemployment extension bill in Harrisburg
The Senate passed unanimously a bill to extend maximum unemployment payments for insured workers by up to three weeks. Provisions to include hospital and college workers were rejected after amendments. Democratic support cited need for timely relief, while a lone Democrat opposed the party’s stance on the wage base and broader eligibility.
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Mideast Defenses Bristling Over Ceasefire Expiration
Israel and Egypt boost canal defenses ahead of the six month ceasefire nearing expiry. Egypt floods the canal with mortars artillery tanks and antiaircraft batteries while ramps appear for amphibious crossings. Israel readies fortifications and warns it will not strike first. UN envoy Jarring seeks progress in talks as Beirut observers expect a de facto continuation of the truce. Egypt's Higher Defense Council meets in Cairo to assess the situation.
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Ice flows halt Cape May Lewes ferry service
The Cape May to Lewes Delaware Bay ferry has halted operations due to heavy ice flows around the Cape May terminal. General manager Theodore C. Bright said winter ice made maneuvering impossible and daily runs would resume once the ice clears.
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Newark teachers beaten as walkout enters second day
In Newark New Jersey a group of about 20 youths attacked striking teachers with sticks during a second day of walkout. Nine teachers were treated at hospitals. several remained in uncertain condition. Schools stayed open and union officials reported large pupil absences amid ongoing contract talks.
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Connally says he has nothing to hide on funds
President nominee for Treasury John B. Connally faces questions over funds from the Sid Richardson Foundation. He says he earned about 750000 as executor of the Richardson estate, spread over years before becoming governor, and that he did not violate Texas constitutional prohibitions. He offered to explain details to the Senate Finance Committee.
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Old-time courting wooed Alabama's new first lady
Alabama's governor George C. Wallace discusses how Cornelia Wallace, a former water skiing star and pianist, courted him after the death of Lurleen Wallace. The article portrays Cornelia as a vivacious, active woman who will head the state’s government with her husband.
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Ruby Aus- Lurleen
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Pegay
George Jr
University of Alabama
James Parsons
Birmingham
Eutaw
Cypress Gardens
Fla
Rolling College
Florida
Roy Acuff
Oman
Reagan Warns of Welfare Costs in California Budget
Reagan urged quick action as he presented a 1971 72 budget plan to the California Legislature aimed at trimming welfare and health care costs. The proposal calls for about 606 million in state, county, and federal cuts by tightening eligibility and removing frill allowances, with welfare details to follow in a formal message.
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New York
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Nixon economic message draws Democratic criticism
Democratic leaders charge the president’s economic report relies on optimistic forecasts and lacks concrete plans. Hale Boggs calls the outlook a Alice in Wonderland fantasy while Walter Heller says no credible path is shown to curb inflation and sustain growth into 1972 and beyond.
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First Pennsylvania trims savings account rates on holiday
First Pennsylvania Bank, Philadelphia, cuts interest on more than 200000 savings accounts citing inflation and a slowing economy. President John R. Bunting says the move reflects bank pressures shared by other lenders as rates fall from four to four point one percent? The bank’s holiday affects customers starting February 15.
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