Not Fire Safe: Atlanta High Rises Spur Code Debates
After fatal fires in Atlanta and New Orleans concerns rise over fire prevention in tall housing. Eight of 25 complexes failed to meet a prior code requiring enclosed two story exits. chapter 13 was deleted in 1971, complicating enforcement. Fire officials push for sprinklers and smoke detection, with plans for new buildings to have floor smoke detectors by 1973.
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New Orleans
13Th
Louisiana
Kathryn Kihm
Kansas University
Ken Jorgensen
Buford Watson
F. C. Sanders
Jorgensen
Rodgers Wins Heisman Trophy in 1972
Nebraska’s Johnny Rodgers wins the Heisman with 1,310 points and 301 first place votes. Oklahoma’s Greg Pruitt is second, Rich Glover third. LSU’s Bert Jones fourth. Alabama’s Terry Davis and Penn State’s John Hufnagel follow in the top finishers.
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Johnny Rodgers
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Rodgers
Oklahoma
Greg Pruitt
Rich Glover
Omaha
Neb
Pruitt
Glover
Neill A. McAllister
Downtown Athletic Club of
Louisiana State
Bert Jones
Alabama
Terry Davis
John Hufnagel
Penn State
Auburn
Pat Sullivan
George Amudsen
Iowa State
Otis Armstrong
Purdue
Don Strock
Virginia Tech
Gary Huff
Florida State
John Hannah
Tony Adams
Utah State
Brad van Pelt
Michigan State
Howard Stevens
Louisville
Mother Says She Drowned Errant Son
In Corpus Christi a 27 year old woman Yolanda Saenz Castillo told police she tied her 4 year old son David Castillo s hands and threw him into Corpus Christi Bay because he had been taken over by the devil. She was charged with murder with malice after the body was retrieved about 20 minutes later.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpus Christi Bay
Yolanda Saenz Castillo
Justice of the Peace
Manuel Cantu
David Castillo
Nixon shuffles cabinet names Lynn to HUD Morton stays Interior
President Nixon names James T. Lynn undersecretary of Commerce to head HUD and retain Rogers Morton as Interior secretary in a second term cabinet. Peter G. Peterson to leave Commerce for a new international economic council. speculation swirls on Dent and Shultz.
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Housing and Urban Development
Rogers C. B. Morton
Commerce
Peter G. Peterson
U.S
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Romney
Citizens Action Organization
Cleveland
Commerce Department
Morton
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Interior
Walter Hickel
William P. Rogers
Treasury
George Shultz
White House
Ronald Ziegler
Peterson
Government Council On International Economics
South Carolina
Frederick B. Dent
Council
National Security Council
Maurice Stans
Frozen Fields Slow Harvest For Douglas County Crops
Douglas County farmers report frozen fields hinder access for harvest. Paul Gabriel of the Farmer's Co op South Elevator in Lawrence says activity has picked up, but total fall crops may be 25 percent lower than last year. Moisture in corn and milo and potential snow threaten soybeans and remaining fields.
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Douglas County
Paul Gabriel
Co-op South
Lawrence
Gabriel
Winter Storm Deepens Across Kansas With Heavy Snow
National Weather Service warns the worst of a winter storm is ahead as Kansas faces heavier snow in Lawrence tonight. Four to six inches expected with subzero to near 10 degree temperatures, and stronger ice and blizzard warnings in the southeast and southwest. Blustery winds worsen drifting and travel conditions with additional snow possible Thursday and Friday.
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National Weather
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Southeast
Southwest
North Central Area
Apollo 17 Preparations Accelerate For Night Moon Landing
CAPE KENNEDY AP Preparations for Wednesday nights Apollo 17 mission remain smooth as launch team tightens final checks for a 9 53 p m liftoff. Astronauts Cernan Evans and Schmitt rest, train, and adjust biological clocks ahead of the five nuclear flight.
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Fila
Moon
Space Agency
Eugene A. Cernan
Ronald E. Evans
Harrison H. Schmitt
Russell Stover Candies and Rexall Drug Stores Ad
Local ad notes Russell Stover Candies and Key Rexall Drug Stores. Mentions free delivery prescriptions and general pharmacy services.
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Russell-Stover
Key Rexall
Raney Drug Stores
Peace Talks Called Off For Today In Paris
AP reports the Kissinger Tho talks were canceled this morning in Paris with planners saying they will reconvene Wednesday. No reason given, amid rumors of a secret rendezvous. Negotiations had resumed Monday after a nine day recess and are said to be moving toward a climax.
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Henry A. Kissinger
le Duc Tho
U.S
Nixon
Hanoi
Kissinger
Tho
Washington
Boy and girl swept by rain ditch survive plunge
In San Diego a 14 year old and an 11 year old escaped a one mile ride down a rain swollen drainage ditch with only bruises after being swept away by fast currents. They clung to branches and were pulled out at different points then treated at Sharp Memorial Hospital for injuries.
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San Diego
Calif
Eddie Smith
Diane Huston
Eddie
Diane
Tommy Smith
Sharp Memorial Hospital
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