Nixon signs extended jobless benefits amid mixed reception
President Nixon reluctantly signed a 13 week unemployment extension for workers exhausting benefits, despite calling it public welfare. The measure, Democrats’ work, adds about 274 million to the deficit with taxpayers funding the full cost. Eligible states with 6.5 percent unemployment for 13 weeks include Alaska California Connecticut Maine Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey Rhode Island Vermont Washington Nevada.
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Washington
Nevada
Oil spill off Boca Grande by tanker fate
The U S Coast Guard reported a Humble O Co tanker spilled 200 to 400 gallons of bunker C crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico near Boca Grande Florida. About a half mile of shoreline was affected and will require cleanup by Coast Guard responders in Tampa.
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Coast Guard
Tampa
End of era as U Thant bids farewell to U N
U Thant ends ten tumultuous years as United Nations secretary-general amid farewells. He plans five months rest before writing a biography, after a long tenure surpassing predecessors Lie and Hammarckiold.
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Thant
Trygve Lie
Dag Haramarskiold
Frazier is sentenced to death in murder case
Mass murderer Joh Linley Frazier was formally sentenced to death in a Redwood City courtroom after a jury convicted him of killing eye surgeon Dr. Victor Olta, his wife, two sons and a secretary in 1970 to stop environmental destruction. He faced supporters who shouted at the judge while he accepted the traditional sentence. Frazier was sent to San Quentin with other death-row inmates. He spoke of regret but offered few explanations for the killings, citing a clash of values.
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Frazier
Victor Olta
Olta
Santa Cruz
San Quentin Prison
Ohta
Alllies Crowned World Champion Yar in Burling ton
Alllies Join Woolley a Racine Wisconsin Packers fan from Racine is named the new world champion Yar. The Burling ton Wis Liars Club awards the annual prize for Waslley's winning prevarication.
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Disjointed notes mix in New Year liquor stunt and Hoffa appeal
Jockey Gary Burbank ends a 22 hour WAKY radio broadcast after downing three quarters of whisky to warn the public during New Year’s. Juanes Moffa vows to fight in court to resume Teamsters activity and aid attorney evidence for a jury tampering appeal after release from Lewisburg federal penitentiary. Hoffa says he will work to overturn his conviction in Tennessee as an appeal proceeds in Chattanooga. Partin allegedly testified under duress in the case.
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Hoffa
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Ander du Bss
Night climb on Grand Teton planned after weather delay
Paul Petzoldt led a group including instructors and graduates of his national outdoor leadership school in a first night ascent attempt of Grand Teton today after an earlier Thursday retreat due to cold winds snow and low visibility. The team aims to finish the final ascent on the 13 776 foot peak under moonlight despite an impending storm and shifting schedule from Saturday to today.
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National Outdoor Leadership School
Cushman Becomes Marine Corps Four Star Commandant
General Robert Cushman, aged 67, is sworn in as the 25th commandant and a Joint Chiefs member on New Year’s Day at the Washington Marine Barracks, pledging to keep the Corps lean and mean. A separate case reports that Carl Ann Wugate, a girl with a connection to Charles Starkweather, was denied freedom in the 8th Circuit appeals court.
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U.S. Marines
Carl Ann Wugate
Charles Stark
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Nebraska
Wyoming
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
West German Chancellor Brandt goes fishing with son
Willy Brandt and his 10-year-old son Mathias gaze toward the sea aboard a fishing boat heading for the Gulf of Mexico from Sarasota Florida. Brandt is vacationing in Florida after his summit with President Nixon.
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Mathias
Gulf of Mexico
Sarasota
Fla
Brandt
Florida
Nixon
Franco assures Spain’s future in year end address
King Francisco Franco of Spain, addressing his nation with Prince Juan Carlos as heir, delivers a year end message promising the country’s future and outlining plans for stability and continuity as the succession unfolds.
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Juan Carlos de Bor
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