Red Activity Aimed at Nixon Trip Reported
UPI reports officials say Hanoi plans a major military and propaganda push ahead of President Nixon's China trip. North Vietnamese divisions move south toward Laos and Cambodia, with possible main force thrusts into South Vietnam. Antiaircraft defenses increased along the Ho Chi Minh Trail as U.S. air power vows to aid Saigon in regaining any lost territory.
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Washington
UPI
Hanoi
Nixon
Peking
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Laos
Cambodia
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Via
Ho Chi Mich Tred
Chavane
China
U.S
Britain Wins Commons Approval for Common Market Entry
The House of Commons narrowly approves Britain’s entry into the European Common Market. Prime Minister Edward Heath to sign the treaty in Brussels with entry effective June 1, 1973, altering Britain’s long standing ties with the United States as it links to continental Europe. Heath to receive a £104,000 European prize in Strasbourg en route to Brussels.
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London
CPI
House of Commons
Britain
Edward Heath
Brussels
United States
Europe
Heath
Strasbourg
France
England
Reluctant Return For King's Father
Dr Martin Luther King Sr aged 72 returned to Memphis with reluctance recalling his son’s 1968 assassination. He spoke of memories sparked by the Lorraine Motel balcony shooting as James Earl Ray later pleaded guilty and serves life at Brushy Mountain Prison. The National Baptist Convention declared Dr King Sunday and urged churches to honor his message of hope and nonviolence.
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Memphis
UPI
Martin Luther King Sr
King
Martin Luther King Jr
Lorraine
Dr. King
Main Street
James Earl Ray
Ray
Tennessee
Brushy Mountain
Progressive National Baptist Convention
Martin Luther King
Baptist Convention
L. V. Booth
Cincinnati
Booth
Memphis lawmen set to stand trial in beating death
Nine Memphis and Shelby County officers face an April 10 trial date after pleading innocent to charges from first degree murder to neglect of duty in the October death of Elton Hayes, 17, sparked racial violence. Judge Higgs ordered joint trial though severances may be sought.
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Memphis
UPI
Shelby County
W. Otis Higgs
Elton Hayes
Hayes
Higgs
Theodore Wilks
Edward Bonham
Johnnie L. Roberts
Michael J. Dougherty
Danny
Larry R. Skelton
James 5. Dyer
William L. Graves
Harold Ray
Paris and Henry County schools closed due to flu outbreak
In Paris and Henry County the influenza surge prompted school closures and cancellation of night classes and athletic activities after officials reported about 25 percent of students and teachers home sick. UT Knoxville will again run a summer job placement program with about 1 500 employers contacted by mail. In Carroll County two men face ten year prison terms after being convicted of second degree murder in the death of a prisoner at the county jail.
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Paris
UPS
Henry County
Huntingdon
UPI
Carrell County
Carroll County
Wendell Eugene Hood
Paul Adam Robinson
Martin J. Ford
Hood
Robinson
Knoxville
Tennessee Valley
Tennessee Valley Authority
Grant to UT Space Institute for remote sensing studies
A $25 000 grant from NASA was awarded to the University of Tennessee Space Institute in Tullahoma for remote sensing research using regular and infrared photography and thermal scanning.
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Tullahoma
UPI
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
University of Tennessee Space Institute
Long Cheng Laos Base May Be Too High a Price to Hold
UPI reports the secret CIA base at Long Cheng near Laos’s Plain of Jars faces costly occupation as Meo troops under Gen Vang Pao fight to hold it. News access ends secrecy, defenses erode, and contingency plans consider abandonment amid ongoing routs and refugee outflows.
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Long Cheng
Laos
CIA
Prince Sisouk Na Champassack
Tannister
Gen Vang Pao
Lang’ Cheng
Tennessee Leaders Split On Nixon State Of The Union
Tennessee lawmakers from both parties reacted to President Nixon's State of the Union with praise and criticism. Senator Howard Baker urged focus on local control of education, while Rep. James Quillen supported the address as a plan for local action. Rep. William Anderson criticized perceived inconsistencies and urged candor on crime and ABM plans. Rep. Joe Evins called the speech strong yet questioned tax proposals, including a federal sales tax. Senator William Brock warned Democratic rivals would try to politicize the session.
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United Press
Nixon
Tennessee
Howard Baker
William Anderson
Baker
James H. Quillen
Quillen
Congress
Anderson
Joe L. Evins
Washington
Evins
William Brock
Virginia Budget Fight Echoes Prior Roanoke Clash
In Richmond the 1972 Virginia General Assembly debates Gov Halton's $215 million capital outlay plan. Sen Hopkins denounces the figure as unrealistic and argues for $131 million. a funding approach risks current projects being halted if not fully funded. Sen Brault proposes studying the State Corporation Commission before expanding its size.
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Richmond
UPI
Linwood Holton
William B. Hopkins
Roanoke Valley
Halton
Hopkins
Kingsport Times Mews and Publication Details
A damaged OCR text shows the Kingsport Times Mews publisher details, pricing, delivery terms, and service notes. It lists publication days, restricted holidays, carrier regions within 100 miles, and affiliations with United Press International and Newspaper Enterprise Association.
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Kingsport
Xingigor
Kingsport Times
Kingsport Publishing Corporation
Lynn Garden Ori
G. Heiberger
Publisner
Perege Guid
Kingspev
United Press International
Notice to Claimants for Lasalle National Insurance Co
Notice to claimants and policyholders of Lasalle National Insurance Company Chicago Illinois. In the Cook County Court Illinois insolvent company proceedings list claims filed, deadlines and required information including claimant name address date of claim policy details and attorney contact for filing. Court orders require all parties to submit proof of claim by a specified deadline.
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Chicago
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Timi
Volbesbaldern
TaSele
Ted Ae
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State
Mime
Sma
Wwadlvene Amd Erderian
Qenera
Lasalle Ndional Intaraner Company
Tbe
Fialms Sr Ratte
Keone Ty Ubine
Lancaster
Tenmesier
Anseelathen
Mathias
Fennensre
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Tr Reaver Incarante Garay Association
Truman Wesaranes
Taadie National Tvavrance
Ite
Cini
Acta
Albert Verh
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