Congress Faces Fierce Battles With Nixon in New Session
The 93rd Congress opens with Democrats poised to challenge President Nixon on spending and policy. Key fights loom over war funding, revenue sharing, wage controls, health insurance, tax reform, and a potential Watergate probe amid looming reforms and leadership changes.
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Colorado
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Willing service station worker dies in field near Burlington
David Schwochert, 16, volunteered to work a night shift so another attendant could celebrate New Year’s Eve. His body was found in a frozen field two miles from the highway intersection. Investigators say the cause is undetermined and an acquaintance suspects a robbery. The incident mirrors a harsh start to the new year in a small Wisconsin community.
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Truman Library Sets New Year Attendance Record
In Independence Missouri the Harry S Truman Library reports a record 3598 visitors on New Year’s Day with library director Dr Ben K Zobrist calling it just the beginning as the museum tours continue.
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Memorial library opens historic exhibit draws crowds
Officials said the exhibit opened Monday at the library, noting the previous daily high at the facility since 1957 was 2,000 visitors. In the library courtyard the authorities counted at least 8,350 visitors, including a former president's grave site nearby.
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