Nixon hints at running mate Agnew and 1972 platform
President Nixon indicated in a televised interview that he will seek re election with Spiro Agnew as running mate and will announce by January 14 his decision. He outlined a peace abroad and stronger economy at home and said a residual force in Vietnam may stay until POWs are freed. He pledges no partisan activities before the Republican convention.
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Woman Walks 6 Miles For Help After Snow Strands Husband
In Gorman California Stanley Culver dies after his oxygen runs out as heavy Tehachapi snow traps the couple. His wife Georgina endures days of isolation, signaling for aid with a sheet and flashlight before walking toward a road and finally reaching help. The incident ends with the sheriff aiding the widow and plan to relocate.
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Viet Cong shell Da Nang and DMZ outpost amid New Year truce end
Viet Cong fired four 100 pound rockets at Da Nang air base wounding one American and damaging three support planes as a cease fire ended. Mortar shells hit Camp Alpha near the DMZ killing one South Vietnamese soldier and wounding two others while South Vietnamese Rangers with U.S. air support reported 19 North Vietnamese soldiers killed and eight weapons captured in the Central Highlands.
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Three Millionaires Dodged Tax Under Reform Act
Treasury data cited by Rep. Henry Reuss show 112 high earners with incomes over 200000 paid no federal income tax in 1970 despite tax changes. Three reported over 1 million. Reuss says reform could raise 19 billion and curb loopholes.
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D-Wis
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Bangladesh Hero Sheik Mujib Freed
President Bhutto announced the release of Sheik Mujibur Rahman amid a Karachi rally. Mujib, former East Pakistan leader, was arrested in March and proclaims himself president of Bangladesh. The move aims to ease India Pakistan tensions after their war.
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Awami League
Robbery at the Pierre: $800000 Stolen From Safe Boxes
A slick gang in a black limousine robbed the Pierre in New York, binding 16 staff with handcuffs and tape and forcing open 14 safe deposit boxes. One man claimed $800000 in losses. investigators warn it may be the city's largest hotel heist. The luxury hotel on Fifth Avenue sheltered notable residents and guests, with doors secured after 1 a.m.
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John P. Kenney
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Aristotle Onassis
Katharine Hepburn
Kirk Douglas
Weather Outlook Turns Cold With Snow Likely Midweek
Increasing cloudiness brings a cold night with a chance of snow and lows around 30. Tuesday expects a mix of snow or rain with highs in the 30s. Yesterday’s high reached 40 while the overnight low dropped to 23.
Nixon cites strengths in performance over rhetoric
In a Rather interview Nixon defends his “strong point” as performance and insistence he delivers more than he promises. He praises Agnew for dignity and contends Vietnam troop withdrawals will continue, with a residual force kept until POWs are resolved. He warns Moscow and Peking talks require solid deals and cautions against civ ilization risks from unresolved differences. Domestic policy may ease controls if decontrol succeeds.
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