May Lose Millions as Snowstorm Hits Fruit Crops
A crippling snowstorm with wind and freezing temperatures may cause million dollar crop losses for fruit growers in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Low temperatures in the 20s and near freezing Sunday night threaten peaches and apples already in bud, with veteran producer Charles Hempflling predicting end of peaches and widespread damage to his nearly 100 acres of trees.
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Lake Erie flood threat eases as snow covers Ohio
National Weather Service reports improving lake conditions along Ohio's Lake Erie coast after heavy rain and winds. About 50 families evacuated on the western shore. Red Cross centers opened and Civil Defense crews assist. Temperatures plunge with snow across northern Ohio and potential severe damage to fruit crops in the region.
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Trenton city manager marks first year in office
Rolfe Wagner observes his first anniversary as Trenton city manager. Staffer Eric Von Klinger reviews the year on page 31. Local feature notes Indian artifacts and unresolved mysteries captivating a resident with Dorothy Damele on page 30. Other briefs cover High Fever Follies performances and Middletown Tennis Club previews in Iona Asher's page 13 report.
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Cambodian airman bombs palace in failed coup attempt
A Cambodian air force captain stole a plane and bombed the presidential palace in Phnom Penh in an unsuccessful bid to kill President Lon Nol. Lon Nol survived, declaring a national emergency, a curfew, and suspension of civil liberties as security forces hunted the renegade pilot who missed the palace by about 20 yards.
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Violent blast hits palace barracks in Cambodia chaos
A hazardous device exploded at the palace guard barracks injuring 35 with at least 20 reported dead and 100 square yards leveled. A second device at the northern gate created a massive crater while the Cambodian Student Association building stood as the area’s only intact structure amid fleeing crowds.
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Alive Marine Sgt. Ridgeway among 32 POWs freed in Hanoi
Back from presumed death Sgt. Ronald L. Ridgeway is escorted to a plane at Hanoi during POW release ceremonies. He was among 32 American prisoners released by North Vietnam on Friday. another unidentified man stands nearby.
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Government offers settlement in Wounded Knee standoff
Federal Justice Department official says the new proposal to resolve the 18 day standoff at Wounded Knee is “the best I could do.” AIM leaders, including Dennis Banks and Russell Means, study the four page plan and expect a response by Sunday. Wood met with leaders after returning from Washington.
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Showdown Week in Congress Narrows Nixon Fight
Congress faces two veto fights over a 2.6 billion vocational rehabilitation bill and a school lunch funding bill as lawmakers seek two thirds majorities. Senate Judiciary resumes hearings on L Patrick Gray III as FBI director amid Dean testimony dispute, with a closely split 8 to 8 or 9 to 7 committee vote outlook and a potential tie.
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Cincinnati tax chief candidate named
Cincinnati tax law specialist Donald C. Alexander remained silent amid reports he will become the next Internal Revenue Service head. Alexander, 52, would replace Johnnie M. Walters who resigned to return to private law.
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Antiwar POWs leave Philippines for U.S. with fast exit
Eight American POWs linked to antiwar messages are slated to fly home Sunday from Clark Air Base after a shortened processing period two days after release from Hanoi. Among them are Michael Branch and Green Beret John Young, with others named by North Vietnamese radio. Reports say some prisoners face charges for antiwar statements and actions.
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Super-Cabinet urged to fuse Kissinger Rogers roles
A panel of organizational experts urged creating a super-Cabinet post merging the offices of Henry Kissinger and William Rogers and reorganizing the State Department. The group cited morale decline and reduced influence, recommending centralized presidential control and stronger UN leadership.
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