Sloan withdraws from Vanderbilt athletic director post
Vanderbilts choice Sloan backed off late Tuesday from taking the Tech post after saying pressure from many around him influenced his view. He cited family and long-term fit as reasons for remaining at his Nashv ille home.
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Ah Vanderbit
University of South Carolina
Sloan
Vanderbilt
Tech
Nash- Wille
Tong Tun
Trued Ston
Ang
Ming
Losses Soar In Stubborn Blaze Here
A two alarm warehouse fire on Magnolia Ave caused extensive damage and burns over New Year’s Day. The Dixon Paper Co. structure housed a factory and was used for storage. Authorities praised the fire department’s four hour effort as the Murray area battled the stubborn blaze.
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Dixon “Paper Co
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Veteran Jurist Douglas Suffers Evident Stroke
Justice William Douglas, longtime Supreme Court member, suffered an apparent stroke while vacationing in the Bahamas. He was evacuated to a Washington hospital for medical evaluation and therapy as President Ford requested updates on his condition.
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William ©. Douglas
Supreme Court
Bahamas
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Ford
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Colo
Burger
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Roosevelt
Free American Meat Institute
Dom of Expression
Trade Organization of Mea
Tee
Communists Launch Indochina Offensive Amid War Fears
In Saigon a Communist push opens the Vietnam and Cambodia campaign for the new year. The drive targets government positions, with civilians killed wounded or captured and hundreds driven from homes. Analysts warn of intensified fighting ahead as South Vietnamese and allied forces respond.
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Cambodia
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Elation in Hanoi and Cambodias new offensives near end of week
Regional fighting in Vietnam nears the fourth week as insurgents in Cambodia begin a first phase offensive against Phnom Penh. In Hanoi, North Vietnamese leadership hailed past year as one of tremendous effort and victories. The report notes regional tension across Indochina with refugees and new year messages from Cambodian exiled leadership.
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Vietnam
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Indochina
Tan Duc Thang
Tassie
Khieu Samphan
Prince Norodom
Sihanouk
Samphan
Peking
China
Hsinhua
Mekong River
Weather Map: Freezing Rain and Snow Tonight
Occasional freezing rain or snow diminish tonight or Friday with possible ice and snow accumulations of one to three inches. High today in the upper 30s, low tonight near 20. Chance of precipitation 70 percent today and 30 percent tonight.
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South ‘Plains
Lubbock
NWS
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Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
West Texas
Panhandle
Lam Lom
Parkinson acquitted in Watergate conspiracy case
Washington jury returns a decision on New Year's Day after secret deliberations. Five defendants faced multiple counts including conspiracy and obstruction of justice. Parkinson is acquitted while others, led by Ehrlichman and Mitchell, face heavy sentences and appeals are planned. Nixon issues a statement from California as his aides protest innocence. Daughter Susan reacts emotionally to the verdict.
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Rindewe
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U.S
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Mitchell
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Ehrlichman
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Stepa
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John A. Hotfar
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Tear gas attack disrupts New Year celebration in Valparaiso
Two men threw two tear gas canisters into a restaurant in Valparaiso Indiana just after midnight during a New Year’s Eve celebration and then fled with cash taken from the cash box.
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Valparaiso, Ind
Unguarded Store’s Jewels Intact
A UPI report notes Cartier’s holiday display remained untouched after a break in. Security lapses appeared evident as no jewels were stolen, with Montezinos insisting on “complete security” despite the apparent lapse.
Prayer for a character-building movement in 1975
A reader asks for a nationwide character-building movement to improve every aspect of life in 1975. The prayer requests guidance and strength for individuals and communities to foster positive change throughout the year.
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