Vietnam Cease-Fire Seen as U.S. Victory Over Communism
Barry Goldwater argues that the Vietnam peace accord marks a major U.S. victory, praising President Nixon for firmness and reali sm, while rebuking antiwar voices and doves. He contends U.S. terms were long on record and only accepted when Hanoi yielded. He criticizes McGovern and pro-Hanoi Partisans for opposing settlement.
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No Illusions Says Church on Vietnam War and Peace
Senator Frank Church argues that cease fire ends phase two of Vietnam war but warns of renewed fighting if core issues remain unresolved. He criticizes continued U S civilian and military presence, urges Congress to reclaim war power and forbid funding to resume fighting without congressional consent.
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Nixon Ax To Hit CEO Other Jobs
Washington AP reports President Nixon's 1974 budget would slash Great Society programs, dissolving the Office of Economic Opportunity and shifting functions to other agencies. Outlays edge toward 268 to 269 billion dollars as housing, health, education, and urban initiatives face deep cuts. a moratorium on new subsidized housing is set for fiscal 1974. The plan also moves science and technology offices to the NSF and trims civilian R&D, signaling a shift from welfare to work and responsibility.
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Rotary to Hear Capt Bradford at Mexico Country Club
Capt Wayne Bradford senior army instructor at Missouri Military Academy will speak at the Rotary luncheon Friday. He served 12 years in the Army and two Vietnam tours before joining MMA last fall. Elmer Jackson chairs the program. In Israel a 143 pound shaggy dog named Alice gave birth to 16 pups, doubling the country’s St Bernard population to 32.
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Last One Just As Bad Says Tom Davis Father
Nashville AP James T Tom Davis died in Vietnam as the first American combat casualty. He was killed by Viet Cong ambush 25 miles north of Saigon on December 22 1961. His father recalls the war and laments the ongoing loss, noting his granddaughter born after the death.
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Tom" Davis
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Attacks in South Vietnam Surge Ahead of Ceasefire
Communist forces increased raids in South Vietnam with 112 attacks in 24 hours, killing 58 South Vietnamese and wounding 282, while U S forces reported 298 fighter-bomber strikes and 90 B52 strikes across the country. The Preble frigate was hit by North Vietnamese fire near Quang Tri as Thieu urged vigilance and support from allies ahead of the cease-fire.
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Smoky Woods Honored For 25 Year Service
Weatherman Donald N. Smoky Woods received a certificate of appreciation for 25 years as a National Weather Service cooperative observer. Warren Wisner presented the award, with M. Oliver Asp praising Woods for conscientious daily weather observations aiding environmental problem solving.
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Smoky) Woods
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Evening School Enrolls February Five At Mexico High
Enrollment will be held Monday Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at Mexico High School for most of the second semester classes of the Mexico Evening School. Adults may reserve or call 581-6584 for more information. Classes include sewing, first aid, advertising, antiques repair, upholstery, piano, driving, landscape, and more.
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Mineola Watershed Meeting Draws 40 Attendees
Forty residents attended last Friday's session on creating an Upper Loutre Watershed Subdistrict. Dennis Harris noted petitions for a watershed hearing while Max Long and Tom Deberry outlined plans for upland lakes to slow runoff, reduce erosion, and curb flooding. Additional meetings are planned next week at Williamsburg Community Center and Montgomery City courthouse community room at 7:30 p.m.
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Lyndon B. Johnson Farewell in Capitol and Church
The nation bid farewell to Lyndon B. Johnson in a Capitol procession and a National City Christian Church service. President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon attended as thousands mourned. Johnson’s widow Lady Bird sat nearby. The former president’s career spanned Congress from 1937 to 1949 and the Senate from 1949 to 1960 before serving as vice president and president.
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Bobby) Baker
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