States tighten driver tests and vision checks by law
States expand driver license rules with periodic retests for renewals and more eye tests. Indiana passed a 1987 law requiring retesting for all applicants. Virginia and others add road tests at renewal. Vision tests are common, with California unique in requiring comprehension of simple English. National systems track driver records via computer to flag revocations across states.
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Titois
Virginia
Colorado
Montana
Nebraska
North Carolina
Washington
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Maine
District of Columbia
Penn
Califoria
California
Florida
Freesa Ater
National Highway Safety Bureau
Bureau
Wendell G. Eames
Sev Lon
Tifinois
Delaware
Nevada
Tennessee
New York
Tiltneis
Alaska
Rhode Island
Colombia
New Hampshire
Arkansas
West Virginia
Manson Wins Privileges to Defend Self in Jail
Charles Manson, preparing to defend himself in the Tate killings case, is moved to a county jail cell with access to a library, a runner for law books, typewriter, court transcripts, and two telephone booths. He may receive court-appointed investigators but visits from potential witnesses are unlikely without court orders.
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Los Angeles
Charles M. Manson
Marges
Sharon Tate
Manson
John Hoogé
Hooge
Superior Court
William B. Keane
Ie Manson
Miss ‘Ate
Bel i
Ane
Fone Merchant
Hopeful troupe members shine in Vietnam era spotlight
A fragment mentions the Hope group featuring Les an Band singer-actress 5 Siger dancer Charney among this year’s lineup. It references rain in Vietnam and hints at performances by Miss ware and Colaig, depicting a wartime entertainment effort with various performers.
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Vietnam
The
Hope Ist
Lesan
5 Siger
Charney
Miss Ware
the Colaig
Christmas in America shows varied holiday scenes
Amid Christmas coverage, stories span from President Nixon sharing turkey with Mamie Eisenhower to charity drives in Gulfport and Mobile. William Sutton completes jail term and Barbara Hutton endures illness in San Francisco.
Christmas Eve USO Phone Calls Bring Cheer To Soldiers
About 1000 calls were arranged through USO Saigon and a Mars network on Christmas Eve and Day. Soldiers queued before dawn outside the USO, waiting up to three hours to speak with families, including Air Force Thomas Lee who was reuniting with his wife and newborn.
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Tom
USO
Saigon
Mars
At & A.m
Air Force Set
Thomas Lee
Escondido
Calif
Kathy
Nixon family Christmas in Washington and Brussels
The Nixon family celebrated Christmas with Julie and David Eisenhower in Brussels while Tricia Nixon and the President prepared for a San Clemente stay. The President played piano during holiday singing and planned to sign the tax reform bill, work on the State of the Union, and review the 1971 budget. Dogs received toys from Saks Fifth Avenue as leftovers were distributed to area hospitals.
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Washington
Nixon
Mamie Eisenhower
Gulfport
Miss
St. Petersburg
Fla
Civil Air Patrol
Marine Corps, Reserve
Red Cross
Mobile
Ala
A.£. Cargill
California
Washington, D.C
Roger Hendry
Nixons
Julie
David Eisenhower
Ambassador
John Eisenhower
Brussels
Rudolph
White House
Pasha
Vicki
King Timahoe
Saks 5Th, Avenue
Tricia
San Clemente
Calif
Noisy Visual Label Sparks Debate
A terse visual label reading its own refusal caused confusion among readers and drew questions about labeling standards and clarity in the publication. Officials noted the need for consistent captions and improved accessibility for future editions.
Veteran recalls base life and postwar struggles in Lubbock
Reese worker reflects on wartime beliefs about prisoners and the pull of returning home. She notes a low salary of 1200 dollars yearly at age 21, plans to work until mandatory retirement, and admiration for U.S. Rep. Mahon for keeping the base open and boosting Laibock’s economy. Her family roots span Lubbock, Mississippi, Boise City and nearby states.
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Lubbock
U.S
George) Mahon
Reese
Laibbock
Ridpath family aviation and Vietnam service tale
In Lubbock Jim Ridpath discusses flying safely after decades in air and a Vietnam tour with the Aerial Hocket Infantry. He recalls helicopter training, Army service, and civilian instruction work, aiming to study business management and law on returning home. He plans to travel the Lubbock Y Trail from 1000 feet.
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Lubbock
Jim Ridpath
Army
Air Force
Texas Tech
Brigham Young University
Vietnam
Hocket
Ridpath
Fenhos Sue
Lubbock Y
Smokers Find Others’ Smoke Annoying Even If They Smoke
A University of Evansville study led by Dr. Paul Cameron polled 720 residents about secondhand smoke. Among respondents including current smokers, 18 percent said others’ tobacco smoke was annoying in close quarters.
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Evansville
Ind
University of Evansville
Paul Cameron
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