Nixon push for SST program sparks Capitol showdown
President Nixon urges Congress to fund continued SST development amid a Senate House compromise on 210 million dollars for two prototypes. The plan risks a filibuster or rejection as Congress nears adjournment, with jobs and technology leadership at stake. In New Canaan, a separate gruesome family murder details a mother, son, and grandmother killed, while a missing 17 year old Boy Scout is sought, police calling the scene gruesome.
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Reagan lauds over-30 generation at Illinois banquet
California Governor Ronald Reagan praised the over-30 generation during a two-day Illinois swing. Speaking to 1,900 at the Illinois Manufacturers Association banquet, he cited jet age advances and a social revolution, noting poverty fell from 90 to 10 percent in his lifetime and praising gains in housing, jobs, and schooling for blacks. He also highlighted the era’s material growth and toured Eureka College where a building was named for him.
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Des Moines AA Meeting Canceled Amid Midwest Storm
A 27 year run ends as Des Moines Iowa Alcoholics Anonymous cancels its weekly dinner due to a heavy snowstorm. The system dumps up to 14 inches across the Upper Midwest causing road hazards and multiple traffic fatalities in Iowa Wisconsin and surrounding states with schools closed and travel severely disrupted.
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Husband changes back to maiden name in Seattle case
Philip L. Nathanson of Kirkland Washington had the wife Francia Nita Nathanson revert to Francia Nita Luessen while remaining married. Superior Court Judge Warren Chan granted the petition, citing the feud over ownership and personhood tied to the married name. Miss Luessen leads Project Accomplish at the University of Washington. Rain and winds persisted in the Pacific Northwest with colder mornings in parts of the Midwest. In Ventura County, lie detector tests were given to three people seen with Ronald Hughes before his disappearance near the wilderness area, with the panel deeming them truthful about their statements as ground search resumed after delays.
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Heart surgery for Sen Rivers in Alabama
Rep. L Mendel Rivers 65 D SC, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, was to undergo heart surgery at the University of Alabama Medical Center. Dr. John Kirklin, head of the center's surgery dept, would perform the operation to treat a heart condition from childhood rheumatic fever.
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University of Alabama Medical Center
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Nixon optimistic on economy despite rising November unemployment
President Nixon voiced optimism that inflation is receding and unemployment will average 4.9 percent this year, comparing favorably with peacetime 1960s levels. He warned he may push harder to curb price and wage increases.
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One Day Railroad Strike Impacts Auto and Steel Sectors
United Press International reports the one day railroad walkout slowed the economy as Ford Motor Co faced a loss of 3,000 units with 7,000 more at risk if not settled. Steel production fell due to coal delivery stoppages and limited train movement. Commuters faced disruption as Christmas mail distribution slowed.
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Burger to head drive for 1971 Heart Fund in Lompoc
Had Burger owner of Sunset Chevrolet was named chairman of the Heart Fund Campaign in Lompoc for February with campaigns in 8500 communities. Burger joins local boards and committees and will lead 28 day effort culminating with Heart Sunday. He notes heart disease remains the nation’s leading health issue.
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Nixon attacks trade bill ahead of Senate debate
President Nixon denounces the upcoming Senate debate on a trade measure as too restrictive risking the global economy. He urges Congress to restore his original proposal with quotas on textiles, lower chemicals tariffs, and an export tax incentive. The House bill adds oil and shoes quotas and broad protection mechanisms for domestic industries.
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Beetles form largest major group in animal kingdom
GLASGOW Scotland UPI three men beat up a night watchman and stole eight loaves of bread from a bakery police said. The city's bread strike is in its third week.
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