Nixon to address nation on rising cost of living
President Nixon will speak to the nation about inflation and the cost of living from the Oval Office, with White House officials indicating a slower price rise and lower interest rates may follow. The address aims at households and is set for 3 p.m. CDT on all radio networks.
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Gold Star Dad's Letter Sparks Resentful Agitation
Malcolm Thompson, father of Army PFC Gregory M. Thompson killed in Vietnam May 17 1969, writes a blistering letter denouncing antiwar protesters. He recalls the return of his son’s flag draped coffin and urges readers to hear parents who mourned, not merely to listen to demonstrators. The letter appeared in the Las Vegas Review Journal following Moratorium Day amid ongoing Vietnam debate.
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Paris Talks Fray as Viet Cong Push Secret Negotiations
North Vietnam proposed bypassing Saigon to hold secret talks with the Viet Cong on ending the war. U S ambassador Lodge rejected the move and urged talks among all parties in Paris. White House stressed no solo talks with Viet Cong. possible US participation if Saigon arranges discussions with the NLF.
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White House
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D-Ind
Provisional Revolutionary
Xuan Thiy
Vietnam
Thuy
Duong Dinh Thao
Lubbock Area Prepares Two Day Reading Conference
Read ing Conference draws attention in Lubbock for two days with more than 450 expected attendees. Local pages note upcoming garage sale and radio TV features.
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Indiana Widening Progress On Avondale Avenue Home Stretch
Indiana widening along the avenue enters the home stretch with six lanes to be switched in while the north and south sides receive landscaped medians and orange-yellow high intensity lamps. Officials expect smoother traffic flow as construction completes and the current mercury lamps are retired for better lighting.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Onely
University Avenue
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Conely
Mets Capture 1969 World Series Title in Four Games
The New York Mets defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 to win the 1969 World Series, completing a four game sweep after losing game one. The feat marks one of baseball history’s greatest underdog runs and ends with Mets celebrating as champions.
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Orioles
Zodiac Slayings Mystery rises in Bay Area
Undersheriff Tom Johnson of Napa County reports five Bay Area killings linked to the so-called Zodiac killer. Victims include three young women, a teen boy, and a cab driver Paul Stine. A blood-stained cloth and taunting note were mailed to a local paper.
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Napa County
Vallejo
Here
Lake Berryessa
Paul Stine
Zodiac
North Bay Area
Soviets End Troika Space Bid After Unsuccessful Linkup
Soyuz 6 landed 249 miles northeast of Baikonur after five days in orbit with Cmdr Georgy Shonin and engineer Valery Kubason reported well. The mission yielded welding in space but no orbiting platform linkup as Soyuz 7 8 and 6 failed to connect. Public statements offered few details as Tass claimed success.
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Army trainee doctor vows to pull wounded from Vietnam war
An Army trainee doctor said he would refuse to send wounded soldiers back to fight in Vietnam, though Army spokesmen said he has no authority to decide such actions. He reported for the training course and is to report to Travis Air Force Base for shipment on Oct. 29. If assigned to screen wounded, he could evacuate patients, but officials noted only those needing no further medical care would be returned along the evacuation chain.
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Peace Talks Spur Mart Rally as Vietnam Hopes Rise
The New York market surged on a fresh peace proposal from Paris, with the Dow Jones gaining about 23 points across Monday to Wednesday. Trading volume neared 20 million shares as investors bet on progress toward direct talks and a settlement, with major indexes closing higher.
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Vietnam
Monte Gordon
Bache & Co
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Milllion
M Day Brings Record Enlistments at Alabama Post
Army recruiters in Birmingham report a record enlistment on Vietnam Morator Day. Sgt Grover Clardy says the station signed up 12 or more recruits in a single day, the largest in a decade, far above the usual three to four daily enlistments.
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Prayer Blesses All as Brothers in Jesus Name
A religious reader requests divine mercy and guidance for people to live as brothers, seeking God’s grace for themselves and others in a community prayer.
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Nixon lottery plan advances in House committee
The House Armed Services Committee voted 31 to 0 to approve President Nixon's lottery draft proposal, signaling strong chances for House approval and possible Senate action before year’s end. The panel rejected efforts to end college deferments and urged a swift four day hearing schedule.
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