Cat troubles and home remedies whirl in reader questions
A neighborhood problem with noisy nocturnal cats prompts playful yet practical suggestions from ACTION LINE. Readers seek guidance on birth certificate corrections, career training in electronics, Williamsburg restoration history, and managing stray cat damage while noting local resources and official steps.
Eisenhower in serious condition after surgery
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remained very weak and seriously ill at Walter Reed Army Hospital after surgery to remove an intestinal blockage. Doctors said pneumonia has not progressed and his heart remains stable though strained by the illness.
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Storm Knocks Out Power and Phone Service Here
A heavy sticky snow blanketed High Point and surrounding area, leaving homes without electricity and telephone service as weighty tree limbs and damaged wires caused outages. City crews and Duke Power added crews to restore service while exams were postponed for Central and Wingate Andrews students.
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Allies Hold Initiative as Shelling Surges in Vietnam Fight
Saigon reports the allies took the initiative following a day of heavy shellings across 50 cities and bases. Skirmishes north and west of Saigon left 3 Americans killed and 5 wounded while 55 enemy troops fell. Vietnamese and U.S. officers tally 6,600 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese deaths since the offensive began. The North plans a three-phase drive toward Paris talks, while South Vietnam proceeds with local elections despite the threat. Da Nang suffered a rocket attack on the Marine depot, with light casualties and minimal damage.
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Nixon reports success of private talks with de Gaulle in Paris
President Nixon after eight days on a European swing said his personal diplomacy with Charles de Gaulle set a cooperative tone to avert future diplomatic logjams among Western allies. He suggested another face to face in Washington and described the private sessions at Versailles as cordial and informative. Nixon met French citizens after a 5,000-strong protest against Vietnam.
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Winter Storm Knocks Out Power Across North Carolina
A late winter storm dropped up to 16 inches of snow in parts of North Carolina, triggering widespread outages and travel warnings. Duke Power crews, aided by teams from South Carolina, restored most service by noon as trees felled by heavy, clinging snow disrupted transmission lines from Hickory to Reidsville.
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Democrats Seek Open Convention For Party Reform
Democrats push for an open nominating process to include minorities the poor and the young. Sen McGovern chairs a panel debating delegate selection with proportional representation proposals to replace the unit rule, aiming to avoid past closed conventions and attract broad participation.
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