19 Perish in Home Fires Across Three Blazes
United Press International reports at least 19 people died in three major home fires on Sunday. Among the dead were fourteen children and several adults. arson was suspected in one blaze in Pontiac Michigan where a door was forced and gasoline was poured. Police said a two star container fitted with gasoline was found inside the front door. Victims included Freddie Colsey 35 and her children Melica 3 Rosalie 9 Cindy 6 and Dorothy 16 with Linda Colsey 12 surviving. Also killed were Albert Henderson 26 and Endor Brown 20 in Alaska mobile home fire linked to faulty wiring. In Blythe County five children of Edmond and Lillian Allard were killed Lorretta 13 Arthur 9 Nellie 7 Mary 5 and Debra 3. Authorities investigate causes.
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Childean
Herbert Cooley
Charles Metz
Freddie May Colsey
Melica
Rosalie
Cindy
Dorothy
Linda Colsey
Meany says White House pushed false Nixon reception image
AFL CIO spokesman in Miami Beach charged the White House aimed to smear Nixon's convention visit as hostile for political gain. Sen. Humphrey blasted Nixon's trip, accusing the president of provoking confrontation and seeking obedience rather than unity.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
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George Meany
America
Timphrey
Egypt at alert amid war fears following Sadat speech
Cairo streets darken as President Sadat signals no alternative to fighting to recover land from Israel. Armed forces in stand by. civil defense plans outlined by Aral Socialist Union. Downtown Cairo shows lights out while other areas stay lit. Public reaction includes distant, respectful reception for Nixon visit amid labor tensions.
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Troops poised for new invasion of Cambodia
Thousands of South Vietnamese troops moved into position for a new invasion of Cambodia near the border, with four major commands setting up rear bases at Tay Ninh. American forces withdrew heavy artillery for Christmas as U S planes conducted widespread strikes across Indochina and Cambodian air power knocked out sites near Phnom Penh.
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Ouf
Phnom Penh
Where did all the money go Russ arms lead blamed on U S waste
U S Senate critics blame wasteful defense spending for Soviet weapon tech lead instead of congressional cuts. Sen. William Proxmire and Sen. Frank Church note Jane's Weapons Systems 1971 72 cites Soviet advances in naval arms, missiles, radar, and a possible super sonic bomber while the Pentagon funds fuddle and keeps troops in NATO.
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Ray Madden
Vietnam
Minneapolis Shuts Gates to Hot River
Minneapolis halted its Mississippi River water intake gates after the Friday discharge of radioactive water from a nearby nuclear plant. St Paul also closed its intake and planned to reopen only after the Minnesota Public Health Department clears the air. A second discharge Sunday released less radioactivity, and officials said levels remained within permissible limits. The city has ample storage to cover about two days of supply.
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UPI
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Minnesota
Minnesota Public Health Department
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Clayton Bach
Minneapolis Water Works
Northern States Power Co
Monticello
Mint
Mississippi
Ken Dzugah
Drugan
Pollution Control Agency
Few women earn Justice top government pay
Washington based United Press International reports that in the Justice Department only 243 women out of 41 742 employees earn $15 000 or more. The article notes top salaries including FBI Director J Edgar Hoover at 42 500 and Helen W Gandy as his executive assistant, with two other women in high-ranked posts. It also mentions ongoing legal action to relax Hoover’s policy barring women as FBI agents and the first female narcotics agent in the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. Weather: low clouds, sun by afternoon, high around 65, low tonight near 30. Weather on Page.
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Clyde A. Tolson
Justice N Department
Dorothy Skillman
Edna M. Maines
U.S
Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Congress in accord on health needs but far apart
National health policy debate continues with broad agreement on goals but sharp disagreements over methods. Lawmakers discuss funding, accessibility, and long term impact as committees draft proposals amid partisan tension.
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Sylvia Porter
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