Men Inconsistent Yet Events Mirror The Era Evacuation Of Vietnam War
Washington columnist Alex H. Washburn argues that public opinion drives Nixon’s Vietnam troop withdrawals from 543000 in April 1969 to 120000, then 69000 by May 1. He notes Americans once backed containment but now favor bringing troops home and recalls an English statesman on inconsistent events. Thomas J. Boyette, a Hope native, visits and registers at the Plaza Motel, formerly with Gordon E. Ervin Co. in Oklahoma City.
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America
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Oklahoma City
Weather Fair Over the Nation
Fair weather covered most of the United States while the Northeast and Northwest faced rain and snow. Western New York floodwaters forced hundreds to shelter in motels and with relatives as evacuees waited for waters to recede. In Chau tauqua County along Cattaraugus Creek more than 400 people fled. Flooding was reported on Little Valley Creek Cazenovia Creek and the Chemung River. A mud and rock slide near Oakridge Oregon blocked Oregon 58 for hours yesterday nearly trapping a truck driver.
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Fulton Negro Shot to Death
Ellison Hopkins aged 66 was shot to death at his Fulton home about 9 a.m. Friday. The sheriff said a .38 caliber pistol was used and Hopkins died instantly. Deputies have his wife Caldonia Hopkins in custody in connection with the shooting as the investigation continues.
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Fulton
Senate approves major $9 billion housing bill
The Senate passed a $9 billion housing measure called one of the era's most important. It would cap mortgage closing costs, subsidize mass transit deficits, and consolidate federal housing programs into eight core aids while aligning with some Nixon recommendations. Debate over transit subsidies foreshadowed possible White House opposition.
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Nixon official cites gains in heroin crackdown progress
Eugene Rossides, Treasury enforcement head, says United States seizure totals and a major Marseille catch show the antinarcotics drive is trimming heroin supply. He notes 1971 US seizures rose to 1308 pounds from 970, while stressing continued effort needed despite optimism.
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France
Fifth Irish Fatality Shocks Belfast Police Sergeant Dies
In Northern Ireland a 28-year-old police sergeant, Thomas Morrow, died from gunshot wounds after being shot while investigating a factory break-in near Newry. He became the fifth fatality of the week amid intensified violence blamed on the Irish Republican Army. The British government signaled reforms by banning harsh interrogation methods, aiming to ease Catholic grievances. officials said the new rules would minimally affect intelligence gathering.
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Northern Ireland
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Newry
Irish Republic
Irish Republican Army
TRA
Edward
Heath
Trapped Youth Rescued From Hole In El Monte
A 6-year-old, Anthony Bernardino, was rescued after nearly seven hours trapped 27 feet down a narrow shaft on a road construction site in El Monte California. He was carried to safety by a rescue worker and flown by helicopter to a medical center in good condition. Authorities described the tense rescue as volunteers attempted to free him with a 30-foot shaft and crane while rescuers monitored his breathing with a stethoscope and oxygen. He asked about his brother Jim during the ordeal and was reunited with his parents after the successful operation.
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Anthony Bernardino
Jimmy
Anthony
Los Angeles
Sandra
Jim Bernardino
William Baker
California
San Bernardino
Soviet Promise of 42 Million Aid to Bangladesh
Moscow reports indicate the Soviet government will give Bangladesh 42.2 million in aid for a thermal power plant electrical manufacturing oil and gas exploration and radio facilities. The agreement follows Mujibur Rahman visit talks with Soviet leaders in the Kremlin and may include a substantial second package.
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India
Jobless Rate Drops Wages Show Increase
The February unemployment rate fell from 5.9 to 5.7 percent as average weekly earnings rose 35 cents to 130.27 dollars for about 45 million workers. The 6.2 percent yearly wage gain outpaced a 3.4 percent rise in consumer prices, leaving real gains of 3.24 dollars per week. Unemployed numbers held at 5.4 million after seasonal adjustment.
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Kleindienst Defends Against Memo Linking ITT to Donations
Acting Atty Gen Richard G Kleindienst told the Senate Judiciary Committee the memo attributed to lobbyist Dita Beard is completely false and categorically untrue He faces questions as John Mitchell and Jack Anderson prepare to testify as part of the ITT investigation and Kleindienst nomination proceeds with conditions.
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ITT
Pioneer 10 Races Beyond Moon Toward Jupiter
Pioneer 10, the fastest spacecraft, blasted from Cape Kennedy aboard an Atlas-Centaur at 8:49 p.m. EST and sped toward Jupiter. It covered 11 hours 40 minutes to reach the Moon's orbital path, faster than Apollo, with systems nominal and a gold plaque aboard for any intelligent beings it might encounter.
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Unwed Mother 14 Seeks Custody of Baby
In Hot Springs Arkansas a 14 year old unwed mother Donna Marie Schenk seeks custody of her infant Patrick Daniel Schenk born Oct 16. The child is in state foster care after initial court action by attorney Francis T. Donovan of Conway. The case moved from Chancellor Richard Mobley in Conway to Chancellor James W. Presnutt in Hot Springs with a hearing anticipated in about two weeks. The state Social Services attorney Ivan Smith notes the ongoing proceedings.
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Francis T. Donovan
Conway
Donna Marie Schenk
Donovan
Donna Marie
Mary Ann Brown
Patrick Daniel Schenk
Body Found in Ruins of Sweet Home Home
The body of John Lee Ranson, 28, was found this morning in the ruins of his home south of Sweet Home in Pulaski County. Authorities said they were called to the scene to investigate a fire.
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Sweet Home
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All Around Town and Local News Highlights
The Ouachitones at Ouachita Baptist University will stage its sth annual concert at 8 p.m. March 6 in Mitchell Hall Auditorium directed by Mrs. Mary Shambarger and featuring Donna Connelly of Hope. Local 1091 UAW hosted Rep. Otis Womack of Shreveport at its February meeting and Juanita Powell was chosen to attend the 23rd annual constitutional convention in Atlantic City. The court docket notes a Herman Smith misidentification. Garland Medders and Gene White Jr. attended a City Manager's meeting in Little Rock. Clyde Spoonamore of Dermott has joined Combined Insurance Co. sales in Monticello after completing training in Dallas. he is a native of Hope. About 45 Henderson State College juniors and seniors joined Alpha Chi for scholastic honors, including Danny Frith, Larry Johnston of Hope, Susan Nash of Lewisville, Thomas Wesche of Nashville, and Dale Milson of Blevins. Margaret Turner of Blevins is among 113 high school seniors awarded an Honor AA scholarship to Arkansas Tech, potentially $1,600 over four years with good grades.
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Donna Connelly
Hope
U.A.W
Otis Womack
Shreveport
Juanita Powell
Atlantic City
New Jersey
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Alpha Chi
Danny David Frith
Larry Johnston
Hope Susan O. Nash
Lewisville
Thomas Wesche
Nashville
Dale B. Milson
Blevins
Margaret E. Turner
Arkansas Tech
Miss Turner
Two Injured in Accident on Highway 4
A 10:40 a.m. wreck on Highway 4 near the 130 Interchange left two injured and caused heavy property damage. Claude M. Cox, 78, of Washington Rt. 1, suffered internal injuries. Colleen Kelso of Menlo Park, California, had a back injury. Both were taken to the local hospital by Hempstead Ambulance Service. Cox’s pickup rear-ended a car and trailer driven by Larry Lee Kelso of Menlo Park. Patrolman Edwards charged Cox with following too closely and driving with an expired license.
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Claude M. Cox
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Menlo Park
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Connecticut Senate OKs Martin Luther King Day Bill
The Connecticut state Senate advanced a bill by a 17 to 16 vote to make January 15 a Martin Luther King Day holiday in the state and sent the measure to the House for approval.
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