Democratic Demosurge Antibombing Campaign Moves
Worldwide protests grow over renewed U S bombing of North Vietnam after Paris peace talks collapse. 18 House Democrats seek a special D N C session to organize nationwide antiwar action and press for a peace treaty. Carl Albert faces opposition from antiwar members ahead of the January caucus.
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Widow and daughter impressed by Truman funeral
In Independence Missouri Bess Truman and her daughter Margaret Daniel expressed gratitude for the sympathy shown after Harry S Truman's burial in his presidential library courtyard. They praised the solemn ceremonies and the warm tributes as the nation honors the 33rd president. A memorial service is planned January 5 in Washington at the National Cathedral.
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Winona Listed As A Dirty City In 1971 Air Study
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reported Winona as among Minnesota's dirtiest cities in 1971. Seventy samples near the city incinerator averaged 99.28 micrograms per cubic meter, well above the 75 standard, with a peak of 642 in August. Rory Vose urged relocating the sampler to avoid bias.
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Leaders Mark 50 Years of Soviet Union Amid Bukovsky Birthday
New York AP reports Soviet leaders celebrate the USSR's 50th anniversary while dissident writer Vladimir Bukovsky marks his 30th birthday in Vladimir Prison. Campaigns abroad send cards. Leyden University offers study if released, a move unlikely amid his 12 year sentence for anti regime activities.
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Nikolai Podgorny
Young Communist League
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Australia Ends Defense Aid To South Vietnam
Australia’s Labor government will stop defense assistance to South Vietnam and suspend training of Cambodian military personnel in Australia Defense Minister Lance Barnard announced the move indicating a shift in foreign policy and military aid.
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Kidneys Transported By Air In Holiday Miracle Flight
A Northwest flight carried a 22 by 17 inch kidney preservation box to Minneapolis from Madison on Christmas Eve. Surgeons transplanted the kidney into Melvin Zettler, 55, at University Hospitals in a five hour operation. He is recovering well and expected to go home soon.
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La Crosse Tribune Off New Year Holiday
No editions of The La Crosse Tribune will be published Monday January 1 marking New Year. The newspaper wishes readers a happy and healthy New Year.
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Weekend Weather Sketch: Rain and Cold Start
A weather outlook shows Friday night with occasional rain or snow and a low near 32. Saturday remains cloudy with occasional rain and a high around 35. Sunday turns partly cloudy and cold with a low near 22.
Congress Upsets Nixon Cuban Policy Says Scott
The piece notes Congress may challenge the Nixon administration by opposing its new Cuban policy. Paul Scott warns that anti Castro refugees face a harsher doorway to freedom as lawmakers push back on engagements with Cuba.
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Thai Officials Shield Arab Hostage-Takers From Israeli Embassy Siege
Thai air chief marshal Dawee Chuttasapya led four Black September members to Cairo after negotiations to free 36 Palestinian and Japanese prisoners at the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok. Ten Thai officials and the Egyptian ambassador accompanied them to ensure safety. The plan avoided violence, with Meir praising Thailand's handling and Egypt agreeing to receive the commandos.
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Township couple shuns electric power near Ludington
In Ludington Michigan an elderly couple Charles and Eva Peterson refuse electricity as the Consumers Power plant opens nearby. They rely on kerosene lamps wood stoves and hand pumping water while embracing a minimal but still modern life with a bathtub and battery radio.
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