Wilkes-Barre flood six months on leaves 25,000 homeless
A Towanda Daily Review AP roundup reports Wilkes-Barre Luzerne County still harbors 25,000 homeless in makeshift shelters six months after last June’s flood disaster. It details the Susquehanna River’s surge, downtown inundation, and impacts on Kingston and local institutions, including the Record’s basement stock and regional presses. The piece also notes new county officials sworn in at the courthouse and a Wyoming Seminary appeal for aid.
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Dem Leader Mansfield Urges Cutoff of Vietnam War Funds
In Washington, Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield pressed Senate Democrats to pursue all necessary steps to end U.S. involvement in Vietnam as Congress begins its 93rd session. He cited House support for an immediate cutoff of funds and warned of mounting challenges to Nixon policies.
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US warplanes hit southern North Vietnam in 120 strikes
US warplanes carried out more than 120 strikes on the southern panhandle of North Vietnam over Tuesday and today, the Command reported. It said another fighter-bomber was lost and two airmen were killed, captured, or missing in the six days prior, bringing admitted losses to 2% over the three weeks.
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Talks to resume both Viet Nam peace efforts in Paris
North Vietnam and the United States prepared to restart negotiations in Paris after a recess since December 13. Le Duc Tho and Henry Kissinger are due to meet next week, with a Thursday session agreed for the four party talks. US sources indicate readiness to resume in a serious manner after the bombing halt above the 20th parallel.
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Objections won't block pact on Vietnam talks
Senator Charles H. Percy says South Vietnam was told its objections to North Vietnamese troops staying after a cease fire will not block a U S Hanoi peace pact. He notes North Vietnam may drop its demand for mutual recognition and cites the Senate committee delay until Nixon’s Jan 20 inauguration. Talks in Paris resume Jan 8 with a breathing space for settlement.
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Bryant Ordered to Pay $4,384 Legal Fee
LITTLE ROCK AP The attorney general's office told Secretary of State Kelly Bryant to pay a $4,384 legal fee from a state printing contract dispute after Bryant ignored the office's advice. Ray Thornton said Bryant's choice to hire private counsel made him responsible for the bill and court costs.
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Arkansas 4Th Congressional District
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Urban Renewal Advances in Hope During 1972
The Hope Urban Renewal program, started 11 months ago, targets over $3.41 million with 82 structures designated for purchase and demolition. So far 60 tracts have been bought, 27 residential and 12 non residential structures have been affected, rehab begins this month, and engineering work on Hazel Street has reached final review.
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