Night Spots Trim Celebration Cost Across Atlantic
ANP report notes European New Year celebrations buoyed by champagne and homage to Auld Lang Syne while cost concerns hit U S nightlife. In Rome and Naples fireworks mark year end, Londoners start late or early, Edinburgh revels continue into the small hours as Scots enjoy free time next day. In U S cities price cuts appear in some markets with West Coast strong bookings but Boston Dallas Seattle show smaller per person credits. The Pump Room cuts price in Chicago to 33 dollars from 39 to spur conservative spending. Waldorf Astoria keeps steady. Times Square again hosts ball drop as New York advertises a televised gala with 145 stations.
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Associated Press
Rome
New York
United States
West Coast
U.S
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Boston
Dallas
Seattle
Wash
Chicago
Ion
Times Square
Central Park
Naples
France
Trafaglar Square
Cash found in shoe boxes tied to Illinois ex secretary Powell
Springfield AP reports more than 800000 dollars in cash were found stuffed in shoe boxes envelopes and personal belongings of Paul Powell former Illinois secretary of state. Executor John Rendleman says the money was tucked away in a closet at Powell’s St Nicholas Hotel apartment and deposited in a Springfield bank as part of the Powell estate inventory. Rendleman noted the funds likely came from Powell’s office after his Oct 10 death but cannot specify the source.
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Springfield
Ill
Paul Powell
Secretary of State of
Illinois
Powell
St. Nicholas Hotel
John S. Rendleshaw
Democratic Party
Rendleman
Edwardsville
Southern Tlinois University
Tax Is Voted
Springfield voters approve continuation of a 50 cent operating tax levy in Green County in a special election. The tally was 14 450 in favor to 3 998 against, meeting the required two thirds. Law triggers a 36 cent rate unless higher approval is given.
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Springfield, Mo
Green County
Marlboro Cowboy to Leave Screen as Ads End
Wayne Dunafon, 51, a Kansas rancher and Marlboro cowboy, laments reduced income as Congress ends broadcast cigarette advertising New Year’s. He has appeared in 22 Ty commercial campaigns shot from Oregon to Texas, with one segment filmed in four hours. He also advertises a truck maker from his ranch after years of rodeo and advertising work.
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Westmoreland
Kan
Wayne Dunafon
Kansas
Congress
Dunaton
Cheyenne
Wyo
Oregon
Texas
Jackson Hole
Wya
Dunar Fon
Dunafon
New Year rituals amid global tensions and clemency
Reactions and crises mark the year end as Russia commutes death sentences for two Jews in the Len ingrad hijack case with labor camp terms, a Kentucky mine blast claims 39 presumed dead, a 24 hour cease fire holds in Saigon amid rising casualties, U.S. Congress debates SST and Social Security, Nixon faces a pocket veto challenge, and Franco grants clemency to six Basque prisoners while foreign leaders praise him.
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Madrid
Francisco Franco
Franco
Gas Octane Ratings Will Be Posted
The FTC orders major gasoline stations to post minimum octane ratings starting June 28 1971 to curb emissions and prevent engine damage. The rule targets stations of refiners and large independents, leaving independent small stations and manufacturers outside its scope. The average motorist may pay $50 to $75 extra for higher octane gas, per the FTC.
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Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Expectant Teacher Reinstated Amid Parent Dispute
In Medreac France 24 year old teacher Miss Araujo was rehired after suspension for pregnancy. 63 pupils ride with two factions amid protests with some parents pulling children from classes while others back the teacher arguing private life matters. The regional education chief ordered reinstatement as parent opinion was not unanimous.
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Rennes
France
Annick Araujo
Medreac
Miss Arauo
Miss Araujo
Paul Sues To Dissolve The Beatles
London AP Paul McCartney filed a High Court writ seeking the dissolution of The Beatles and Company, the four member partnership with John Lennon George Harrison and Ringo Starr and Apple Corps. He seeks winding up of affairs and a receiver to handle assets. McCartney triggered breakup earlier this year citing family reasons.
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London
Paul McCartney
John Lenon
George Harrison
Ringo Starr
Chancery
London High Court
McCartney
Apple
Beatles
Beatles and Company
The
Melody Maker
Teamsters approve three year contract for pay rise
Kansas City AP reports Teamsters Local 541 members voted in favor of a three year deal with the Builders Association. The contract raises top pay to 8.25 dollars an hour at the end, up from a current top of 4.80 dollars and an average wage of 4.38.
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Kansas City
Teamsters
Builders Association
Russians Spare 2 Jews in Leningrad Hijacking Case
The Supreme Court of the Soviet Union commuted the death sentences of Edward Kuznetsov and Mark Dyrmshits to one year in a labor camp. It also reduced sentences for three others while upholding the rest. The hijacking plot aimed to flee to Israel after Soviet emigration refusals.
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Moscow
Supreme Court
Leningrad
Supreme Court of the
Russian Republic
Eoward Kuznetsov
Mark Dyrmshits
Europe
Israel
United States
Francisco Franco
Finland
Tass
Kuznetsov
Dymshus
Kumetsov
Iosif Mendelyevich
Ari Khnokh
Anatoly Altman
Sylvia Zalmanson
Israel Zalmanson
Alexei Murzhenko
Yuri Fyodorov
Boris Penson
Mendel Bodny
Murzhenko
Fyodorov
Andrei Sakharov
Soviet Union
Quits AMA On Abortion Issue
Dr. Jerome L. L'Ecuyer of Rock Hill resigns from the American Medical Association over the organization's liberal abortion policy. He urges other physicians to quit and repudiate the stance.
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AMA
ST. Louis
American Medical Association
Jerome L. L’ecuyer
Rock Hill
Senator Stephen M. Young to retire from Senate
Washington reports the 81 year old Stephen M. Young the oldest in the Senate plans to retire after eight years in the House and twelve in the Senate He will practice law in Washington and open an office in Cleveland He notes he defeated Bricker in 1950 and Taft Jr in 1964 and laments his fiery letters and outspoken style He recalls the Kent State shootings and his vote for the limited nuclear test ban treaty He remains active boxing and tennis while adhering to a personal gift rule of no gifts over five dollars except liquor at four ninety nine dollars.
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Washington
Stephen M. Young
Ohio
Senate
Young
House of Representatives
Puckerbrush Township
Cleveland
Sen
John W. Bricker
Robert Taft Jr
Soviet Union
Kent State University
Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Dakota
Sen. Young
Milton Young
Marathon game ends with 5318 tied score
In Dayton Ohio AP forty Belmont High School pupils played in shifts for 71 hours finishing a marathon basketball game. The final score was 5318 to 5318 to honor graduates of 1971.
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Dayton
Ohio
Belmont High School
Hanoi Door Closed To PW Pleas
Paris dispatch notes Americans pressuring North Vietnam for POW information and access. Delegations bring petitions and bracelets but doors stay mostly shut at the Hanoi mission on the Left Bank. A few visitors are admitted to briefings or shown war films, but most are kept out.
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Paris
Hanoi
North Vietnam
New York
Pocket Veto Challenge Targets Nixon’s Move
Nixon faces a possible court challenge over his pocket veto of the Family Practice of Medicine Act. Supporters urge Congress to ignore the veto or seek a ruling, while others push for a judicial decision or constitutional amendment. Senator Kennedy seeks clarification and Senator Yarborough accuses Nixon of hiding behind a pocket veto after a six day recess.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Cortess
White House
House
Senate
Edward M. Kennedy
Democratic Senate
John N. Mitchell
Ralph Yarborough
Dtex
Kennedy
Yarborough
Mexico Ledger reports on budget veto and lawsuits
The Mexico Ledger notes Thursday coverage of a budget veto in overtime. A leading Senate authority argues the pocket veto was ineffective and the bill became law. he urges funds for next year to initiate a lawsuit. The piece references Ser. Sarid and Bevinde and discusses constitutional questions and potential legal action.
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Sarid
Bevinde
Senate
Mexico School Lunch Menus
Hardin & Elementary menus list daily offerings for January with barbecued beef whipped potatoes buttered green beans and pudding on Monday. Tuesday features corn dog peanut butter buttered corn applesauce and butter cookie. Wednesday includes lasagna buttered peas fruit gelatin roll and butter. Thursday and Friday offer varied options with beef vegetable soup hamburger and more.
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Hardin & Elementary
St Louis A and P Drops Stamps
ST LOUIS AP trading stamps will not be issued by 34 St Louis area A and P Food Stores after January 4. R E Richards vice president of A and P's St Louis division cited weaker success there versus other regions. Schnuck's and Bettendorf Rapp had earlier stopped trading stamps.
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ST. Louis
A&p Food
R. E. Richards
A&p
Schnuck’s
Bettendorf-Rapp
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