Winter storm bogs East. travelers stranded over two feet of snow
A major winter storm swept the Atlantic coast delaying travel with up to two feet of snow in New England and winds to 50 mph. Flooding and power outages were reported as the system moved east, while another front threatened the South and Plains with snow and colder weather.
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Two Die In Separate Plains County Crashes
Two Plains men died and a Kansas woman was critically injured in separate Friday crashes, raising the South Plains holiday death toll to five and the annual total to 126. David Marion Jones, 46, of Swisher County, died when his front end loader overturned after colliding with a Vernon Plett station wagon north of Kress on Interstate 27. Plett, 33, of Newton, Kan., was seriously hurt. his wife was listed in very critical condition at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo. Jones lived south of the crash. services are pending at Lemons Funeral Home in Plainview. He is survived by his wife Thelma, four daughters, three sons, and three brothers.
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Nixon Signals Tax Bill Contingent on broader support
FAA admits it has not caught hijackers yet but cites slowing hijackings as an early sign. Thirty three planes hijacked this year. only two since October. Eastern and TWA adopted a new antihijacking system and report no hijackings since adoption. United Flight 929 diverted to Cuba after hijack Friday night.
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Medicare Premium Rise From Four To Five Thirty
The $4 monthly Medicare premium will increase to $5.30 starting July 1. Health official Robert H. Finch cited current costs and reserve use, noting 19 million Americans are covered under Medicare mix of voluntary and basic programs. Half the rise funds current operations, another 66 cents covers contingencies and program needs.
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Nixon hints at signing tax reform amid revenue loss figure
President Nixon said he will sign the tax reform bill, noting a projected $2.5 billion revenue loss versus administration goals. Budget Director Mayo called for tight spending while Defense Secretary Laird said Pentagon outlays will be a smaller budget share, with Nixon delaying travel to California for more budget talks.
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SILVERTON SOLDIER HONORED FOR VIETNAM BRAVERY
S Sgt Johnny Jowell, decorated for bravery in Vietnam, is highlighted in this Silverton notice. The article notes his heroism and award status, reflecting on military service and commendations.
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Prayer Note on Love and Happiness
A reader offers a blessing about love as the greatest happiness and asks for God to fill each day with love through Christ. The brief closing invokes Amen.
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Prisoners Families Return From Paris Flight With News
Colleen Joy Johnson seven and 93 other children with 58 wives of missing servicemen joined a one day Christmas flight to appeal for information from the North Vietnamese delegation at the Paris peace talks. The 71 hour Yuletide trip passed amid a sense of mission as families faced a snowstorm on the way home to Salina Kansas.
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Agnew Launches Far East Mission On 37 000 Mile Trip
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew began his first overseas mission with a 37 000 mile journey toward the Far East. He stopped at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii where Gov. Burns and Adm. McCain greeted him. The trip, aimed at testing the Nixon doctrine, will emphasize economic and military independence for U.S. allies in Asia.
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Johnson recalls Kennedy urged 1956 run for president
Lyndon B. Johnson said Joseph P. Kennedy and Sen John F Kennedy urged him in 1955 to run for president in 1956 with Kennedys backing. He told Walter Cronkite at the Johnson ranch he had no ambition to be president and doubted his own fitness. The interview recaps his abortive 1956 bid and later ascent after Kennedy’s death.
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Ammunition ship Badger State abandons amid Pearl Harbor incidents
A 459 foot ammunition ship the Badger State carrying rockets and bombs for Da Nang Vietnam was abandoned by 39 crew members about an hour before explosions in rough seas 1500 miles northeast of Hawaii. Fourteen survivors were rescued by the Greek ship Khian Star and a US Air Force HC130 dropped life rafts.
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Holiday midpoint sees Texas, California traffic deaths rise
Texas and California lead violent deaths as Christmas weekend hits midpoint. The tally reaches 41 total fatalities, with 27 from motor vehicle crashes and a forecast of 800 to 920 traffic deaths nationwide. A spokesman notes snow kept many home and others cautious.
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Grim road toll rises nationwide in midweek count
The latest weather and crime tally reports 316 deaths from motor vehicle crashes, 50 from fires, and 24 other accidents for a total violent death count of 390. The nationwide update, begun Wednesday at 6 p.m., tracks fatalities across states as conditions worsen.
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