Devaluation of the dollar sparks global currency realignments
The U S plans to raise the gold price to 38 dollars an ounce pending congressional approval. The British pound pegged at 157 dollars as the London market closes and the Bank of England sets new limits. Three currencies including Italy Sweden and the United States face value cuts, while talks with the European Market continue.
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U.S
Anthony Barber
London
Bank of England
Group of Ten
Connally
United States
Tucsinn Brussels
Congress
Italy
Sweden
Belgium
Netherlands
West Germany
Canada
Switzerland
New York
Washington
William Wolman
Federal Reserve Bank
Innyrman
Wolman
Forington
India
Argus Research Corp
Pakistan
East Pakistan
Nixon
Kashmir
Rome
Tas
East
Nowjnot
Devalington
Moscow
Nixon Pakistan War Talks and Soviet Talks Influence
U S officials report Nixon seeks Moscow leverage to limit the Indo Pakistan war and hope for a ceasefire. Indira Gandhi blames U S policy for the conflict while Canada and Switzerland adjust currency parities amid broader market reactions.
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United States
Nixon
Moscow
India
Pakistan
Canada Bandits List 1.1 Million From Bank and Devaluation Talks
Report summarizes a Canadian bank incident tied to a $1.1 million theft and discusses global currency shifts. It notes Connally and Kissinger remarks on devaluation and gold prices, with Sisco and other officials weighing dollar value versus foreign currency.
Bank holdup details and monetary policy debate reported
The article notes a bank holdup with no guards and a deactivated alarm, plus speculation of possible insider help. It expands to a discussion of historic robberies, monetary policy shifts, and remarks from Connally and Brandt on a new exchange rate framework and related measures.
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Preston
IRS probe urged as prices and base lists loom before Christmas
Grayson's request targets retail and wholesale price hikes amid holiday shopping rush. Weeks of action by the commission, Pay Board, and Congress set final forms for post-freeze controls, with rules on wage limits, retroactive payments, rents, insurance, and profit margins under review. Prices, stock moves, and new rules shape the economy as federal panels push to finalize measures by early 1973.
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Grayson
IRS
Commission
Pay Board
Congress
Price Commission
Nixon
Revenue Service
Ity
Dent
New York Stock Exchange
Donald Rumsfeld
Cost of Living Council
The
Bhutto Called Home as Cease Fire Fallout Grows
The United Press report notes both sides accused each other of cease-fire violations as Indian and Pakistani forces clash along the western front. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto is summoned to return to lead civilian government talks, while a treason trial in Dacca nears its verdict and sporadic resistance reportedly persists in some areas.
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United Press Intersations
Bangla Desh
India
Pakistan
Zulfiqar
Ali Bhutto
United States
Jas
Islamabad
Mujibur
Rahman
Autonomy Movement
Foreign Office
K. Singh
New Delhi
East Pakistan
Dacca
Mukti Ba- the Dispatch
Nini
New York
VFW Auxiliaries Aid Nativity Scene at Big Spring Hospital
Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliaries from Texas donated a lifesize Nativity Scene to the Big Spring Veterans Hospital valued at over 900 dollars. District 7 posts hosted a Christmas party for patients and delivered packages for over 200 individuals while Lubbock auxiliary members placed the scene with hospital officials.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Texas
Veterans Hospital
Big Snring
Lubbock
VFW
Dist. 7
South Plains
Big Spring Hospital
Mrs. Tyson Rites Set In Morton
Carrie Ann Tyson 30 of Morton died after a lengthy illness. Services set for Monday at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Rex Mauldin officiating. Burial in Morton Memorial Cemetery under Singleton Funeral Home direction. Survivors include husband Jessie Wynne Tyson son John David and her parents Arland and Mrs Mullinax.
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Morton
Carrie Ann Tyson
Cochran Memorial Hospital
First United Methodist Church
Rex Mauldin
Morton Memorial Cemetery
Singleton Funeral Home
Jessie Wynne Tyson
Emily Smith
John David
Arland Mullinax
R. C. Strickland
Goodfellows Seek Volunteers For Holiday Deliveries
The group asks for volunteers to help deliver packages after last year’s 8,400 visits revealed more sleighs than sacks. Call 763-4666 Monday for delivery instructions and ID, or donate at Box 491, Lubbock 73408. donations and volunteer info mailed before Saturday.
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Goodfellows
Lubbock
Medical driver licensing review process outlined by DPS
DPS officials described a medical review for driver licenses with applications sent to the State Health Department and reviewed by a Medical Advisory Board. Seven medical questions cover dizziness heart trouble mental conditions and more, with signoffs required to avoid license denial or criminal charges for false statements.
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Austin
DPS
Parrigin
State Health Department
Medical Advisory Board
Kidney Machine Used On Actor Maurice Cheval
Entertainer Maurice Cheval 83 was treated with an artificial kidney machine at Necker Hospital on the fifth day of hospitalization for a serious kidney ailment. A spokesman said his condition is stationary, and a friend noted he likely will be able to return home once kidneys are unblocked.
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Paris
UPI
Maurice Cheval
Necker Hospital
Felix Paourquet
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