Byrd questioned over Pole flight claims say Balchen
Bernt Balchen, Byrd’s 1929 South Pole pilot rival, calls Byrd’s North Pole crossing claim a lie saying the Dornier flight never neared the pole and Amundsen was closer. He says the Fokker trimotor could not have achieved Byrd’s described feat. Balchen discusses doubts in books and interviews.
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Richard E. Byrd
South Pole
Eerns
Eire
Floyd
Balchen
Spitsbergen
Byrd
Pole
Roald Amundsen
Amundsen
Lincoln Ellsworth
Bennett
Fokker Aircraft Corp
North Pole
Richard Montague
Erik Bergaust
Vi Menn
Car Tax Refunds Coming Before Christmas
DETROIT AP reports refunds on excise tax for buyers of Ford Lincoln or Mercury cars purchased since Aug 1. Recipients with other brands will receive refunds by January to help with Christmas bills. The tax was repealed retroactively to last Aug 4 1974. A spokesman cited aims to ease buyer burden before January.
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Detroit
Nixon
Motors
India Drives Air and Sea Attacks as Pakistan Defenses Falter
Reports say Indian forces conducted bombardments around East Pakistan, with the navy cutting sea escape routes for the retreating Pakistan army of about 90,000. An Indian spokesman said no ground combat reached Dacca, while Pakistan radio claimed stiff resistance and ceasefire talks surfaced in Dacca. President Yahya Khan reportedly wavered on a ceasefire before ordering Niazi to continue fighting.
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Regong
East Pakistan
Radio Pakistan
Dacca
Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan
Pakistan
Niazi
Fall signs shift from leaves to Christmas goods
Observers note the early arrival of Christmas merchandise signaling the holiday season, as retailers display decorations and gifts sooner than in previous years. The trend reflects rising consumer anticipation and competitive storefront presentation.
GOP Dem Chief Presses on ITT San Diego Settlement
O'Brien calls for full public record on the ITT out of court settlement and party funding amid protests that the San Diego GOP convention bid is tied to the decision. Deputy Atty Gen Kleindienst says he was not consulted on the ITT cases.
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O’brien
San Diego
Republican National Committee
Department of Justice
ITT
United States
O'Brien
Sheraton Corphmerca
Richard Kleindienst
Mitchell
Rainy spell with warmer temps midweek
Rain and warmer weather move in with lows in the low 40s tonight and Wednesday. Overnight low dipped to 32. Downtown Middletown reports about 0.5 inch of rain before 8 a.m. at the start of the period.
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Neterdale
Middletown
Dollar Devaluation Agreed by Nixon and Pompidou
President Nixon and France's Georges Pompidou agreed to press for a prompt realignment of exchange rates through a dollar devaluation and reevaluation of other currencies. The agreement followed talks in Angra do Heroismo Azores with cooperation from other nations.
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Angra DO Heroismo
Azres
Nixon
France
Georges Pompidou
EPA weighs tackling inner city environmental problems
The EPA is reviewing a staff recommendation to tackle inner-city sanitation traffic and noise. The report suggests federal intervention is needed, contrasts with the Nixon administration's philosophy, and calls for an urban affairs office and expanded authority over noise solid waste and toxic substances.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Hijacker writes editors denies Robin Hood claim
A person claiming to be the Northwest Airlines hijacker who extorted 200000 says he is dying and committed the crime for a few fast grains of peace of mind. He says he is not a Robin Hood and has 14 months to live. The note, postmarked Seattle, was turned over to the FBI and copies were sent to major papers.
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Portland
Ore
Seattle
Mexico
Reno
Nev
Dr. Cooper
FBI
New York Times
Seattle Times
Washington Post
New York
Post
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