14 Feb 1972
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1972
Page
1
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan recounts legends from ancient China including Wan Hu, who attempted early rocket flight with rockets strapped to a chair. Wan Hu’s ill fated ascent marks a milestone in China’s long historical fascination for Western observers.
The article outlines China’s long arc from ancient innovations to modern upheaval, noting gunpowder, rockets, the compass, and smallpox vaccination early in history. It traces cycles of rise and fall, civil service tradition, and recurring calamities under rivers Yangtze and Yellow, “China’s Sorrow.”
President Nixon orders broader briefing for 18 months of talks with Chinese leaders. He reviews Malraux analysis of China and Mao Zedong with aides while Kissinger and Haig’s transcripts are studied. The White House taps experts and NSC staff to ensure a successful trip and a smooth reception of chopsticks at banquets.
Washington reports a fourth generation Intelsat IV satellite will relay instant news of President Nixon's China trip. A Shanghai ground station will beam TV images and reports to the satellite, enabling live coverage with Peking and Hangchow destinations considered.
Time magazine reports on an Irving fraud hoax involving James Phelan ghost written Dietrich memoirs and an unpublished manuscript. Irving admits a detailed fabrication while Phelan and NBC interview claim the episodes are false. The piece notes connections to Hughes, Nina van Pallldt, and a Swiss bank arrangement linked to Edith Irving.
Noah Dietrich, Howard Hughes aide for 32 years, says his memoir Howard The Amazing Mr Hughes will publish late this month by Fawcett. He says he delayed writing to avoid a kiss and tell but felt compelled to expose abuses of wealth and public officials. Dietrich, 83, mentions myasthenia gravis and a recent prostate operation, but remains active at his Century City office.
Allied 24 hour Tet truce paused a large U S air offensive in South Vietnam as bombers were diverted to Laos to strike North Vietnamese supply lines. Communists said they would press troops and supplies into the south despite the cease-fire. initial reports showed no serious violations.
Bern orders U S extradition of Mrs Clifford Irving over fraud and forgery tied to the Howard Hughes autobiography with a nine page demand delivered by a diplomatic courier. Swiss officials reject any secret deal to drop charges and stress the case hinges on U S court actions and Swiss inquiries.
The Soviet government announced the unmanned spacecraft Luna 20 was launched toward the moon for further lunar and near lunar exploration. Tass reported the equipment worked normally and contact with ground control remained reliable. Luna 19, launched Sept 28, had entered orbit Oct 3 and was still functioning.
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