Maxi fashion sparks debate on safety and tradition
A Shreveport Journal piece notes the maxi skirt era replacing the miniskirt, praised for warmth but criticized by the Greater New York Safety Council as a safety hazard. It urges careful lifting to avoid tripping on hems. Nearby clippings mock guard dogs and holiday safety, with a Tennesseean and Asheville Citizen-Times contrasting take on human and child safety in daily life.
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Eminine
Greater
Shreveport
McClellan Calls for Fast Action on Crime Legislation
Senator Jot L. McClellan of Arkansas urges swift congressional action on crime control measures. He outlines first priorities for federal efforts, criticizing slow progress and backing a bill aligned with Nixon administration prompts. He spoke at the Republican Governors Conference in Hot Springs, stressing the need for coordinated state and federal response.
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Uttle
Mitchell Fd
Ims
Hainstung
Addtanistiathan
West German Guards Rescue Lad From Minefield
Mellrichstadt Germany AP three West German border guards risked their lives to save a seven year old East German boy who stepped on a mine north of Mellrichstadt in Bavaria. They crossed fifty yards into the minefield to reach him after first alarms to East German authorities failed. The youth was brought to Mellrichstadt Hospital where his mangled right foot was amputated above the ankle.
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Mellrichstadt
Germany
West Germany
Bavaria
School Menus for Next Week Listed
Readable weekly lunch menu shows meals for MAUK Jr and Sr High School. Items include Roast Beef with gravy and mashed potatoes on Monday, chicken spaghetti on Tuesday, meat loaf on Wednesday, bean soup and meat sandwiches on Thursday. Readable items include hot dogs, fish squares, and various sides and desserts.
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Ut Jr. & Sr. High School
Jr. & Sr
Chuive
Harburger
4& Sr
Weighty problem? sensible pounds off with TOPS program
Mary Anita Lasetele reports on Take Off Pounds Sensibly TOPS founded in 1969 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The article notes TOPS chapters nationwide reaching 10 734 by August 1969 and explains the KOPS progression from weight loss to long term maintenance. It also describes TOPS News club news obesity research and support for weight loss as a community effort.
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Mary Anita Lasetle
Esther S. Manz
Miwauker
Wis
TOPS
United States
The
Tops News
Pumme City
Hop
KOPS
Feam
Costly Yearend Conference In Cuba Adjusts Target
A late December conference reports Cuba aims to export 2 million tons by January 27, finishing a day ahead of schedule. The update sets expectations for shipments and production milestones through the new year.
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Cuba
Nigerians Clear Roads to Biafra
Federal troops after months of fighting cleared vital roads through Biafra, dividing the enclave into three parts. The 1st Division recaptured the Awka to Quitsha road, key to mounting an offensive on Muirstrip, while isolating a civilian-scarce eastern salient held by Biafrans.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Biafra
Defense Indnlstry
Awka
Quitsha
Western Union cuts 24 hour service in Little Rock
Western Union Telegraph Co. ends around the clock service at its central Little Rock office for the first time due to low business. The office had operated nightly from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and weekends. Officials cited reduced activity and risk of robbery as reasons for the change, with night staff layoffs over the last three years.
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Little Rock
Western Union Telegraph Co
Tus
Ayek
Ube
Coug Attack On Hilltop Repelled Near Da Nang
American infantrymen repelled a hilltop assault south of Da Nang early today and inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers. Seven Americans and 20 enemy soldiers were killed, twelve U.S. soldiers wounded. The outpost was manned by Americal Division's Lith Brigade. The attack, amid a 60-round mortar barrage, lasted four hours and followed another costly incident near the New Year.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
da Nang
U.S
Americal Division
Lith
U.S. Lght
Dmz
Armerican
U.S. Army
South Vietnam
My Tho
Sal‘gon
Alexander Fears for Shoe Industry in Arkansas
Rep. BI Alexander of DeArk says he will introduce a bill to push negotiated import agreements with foreign footwear firms. He argues Congress must act to curb imports to protect Arkansas shoe makers, citing Japan Taiwan and Italy as major sources. His district includes 12 plants in 15 East Arkansas counties, with over 4,200 workers, $16.3 million payroll, and $10 million investment.
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Little Rock
BI Alexander
Congress
Alexander
Arkansas
United States
Japan
Taiwan
Italy
Sioe
Polar Bear Club Keeps New Year Swim Traditions
Milwaukee AP reports Garth H Gaskey 41 coaxed his 16 year old son Steven into joining the Polar Bear Club’s annual New Year’s Day swim in Lake Michigan. Eleven members entered the water as the elder Gaskey swam 100 yards out to chat with others. The club’s ritual has continued since the 1920s despite frigid air.
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Milwaukee
Garth H. Gaskey
Talrow
Steven
Polar Bear Club
Lake Michigan
Gaskey
YMCA
Polar Beat Club
Guerrilla movement grows from Bethlehem raid five years on
Beir ut AP five years after four Palestinian guerrillas from a Bethlehem refugee camp launched a first raid into Israel 82 men then, now claiming 1700 active fighters and 20000 support personnel. They report 400 armed actions monthly, mostly rocket and mortar attacks from Jordan Syria or Lebanon aiming at Israeli territory and occupied areas.
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Beirut
Wecanon
Bethiehem
Israel
el Koton
Trael
Jordan
Syria
Lebanon
Arafat
Fatah
Palestine Liberation Organization
Rabat
Morocco
Palestine Uberation
Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
FLN
Mediterranean
Mao ‘Tse-tung
Chinese Communist Party
Palestine
Radar station raid near border escalates Middle East clash
Reported Israeli raid on a Lebanese border radar site led to 21 captives taken, 10 soldiers among them, with Israel saying no shots were fired. Retaliation cited for border incidents including a New Year’s Day border town watchman kidnapping. Separate dispatch notes Nasser favoring diplomatic settlement and Egypt achieving air parity in five years.
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Hal McClure
Tel
Tarderete
Raeli
Betlon
Lorde
Larsell
Tel Aviv
Denise
Africasia
Leftist
Paris
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Palestine
Middle East
Israel
I Techie
Israel Ant
Nasser
Egypt
Revision of Loyalty Plan Announced
Washington AP The Department of Health Education and Welfare announced a drastic revision of security and loyalty clearance procedures for part time scientific advisers. Secretary Robert H Finch said preappointment investigations will end and affidavits of loyalty will cover post employment checks. Adversely affected advisers may challenge evidence used for exclusion.
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Washington
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Robert H. Finch
Office of Internal Security
Finch
Lof Politica
Aotiway Con
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