More Troops Leave Laos as U S Planes Raid North Vietnam
U S fighter bombers pressed heavy raids on North Vietnam for a second straight day as South Vietnamese forces retreat from Laos under heavy attack. Saigon said 10 000 troops pulled back across the border while field reports show 12 000 still in Laos. The drive, described as near end, left Hanoi casualties over 12 000 dead in six weeks. South Vietnamese losses reached 5 235, with 1 031 killed and 3 985 wounded.
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FDA weighs emergency removal of contaminated hospital fluid
Washington AP The FDA plans to remove the Abbott Laboratories contaminated intravenous sugar solution from hospitals and nursing homes if others can replace it. After a surge in blood infections the agency faced criticism from Ralph Nader and learned 150 infections and nine deaths were linked to the product in a PSH survey. Abbott held 45 percent of the market and 4,000 of 7,000 hospitals used Abbott equipment.
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Unseasonal Cold Snap Persists Amid Snow Flurry Chance
Residents face a cold spell with a forecast of snow flurries tonight and tomorrow. Lows linger in the upper 20s, highs near 30s tomorrow. Yesterday reached 60 and this morning fell to 34 as winter delays spring.
Disobedient US Troops Skirt Move in Vietnam Action
In Vietnam the commanding general says 53 men refused an order to advance near Laos. Brig. Gen. John J Hill notes the unit was briefly separated, then returned to duty as probes of discipline and battlefield strategy unfold. A prior incident in 1969 saw a similar refusal during heavy fighting.
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Nixon On TV Tonight
President Nixon will appear in a one hour live interview on ABC tonight starting at 9 30 p m EST Newscaster Howard K Smith will question him The program is the first of three scheduled broadcasts on CBS and NBC with dates to be announced.
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New House vote system draws attention and fear of change
A new teller vote method records members by name on amendments shaping SST funding. The 217 to 204 result to delete SST funds shows reformers reach aims of floor access and public accountability, yet leaders fear the change erodes control.
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When a husband opens the door and helps his wife into the car
A concise observational line notes that such a gesture signals the husband has likely acquired either the car or the wife into a move, reflecting a humorous or satirical take on marriage and status symbols.
Faulkner Seen as Likely Northern Ireland Leader
Development Minister Brian Faulkner emerged as the likely successor to Prime Minister James Chichester-Clark. His right wing rival William Craig withdrew, solidifying Faulkner as the odds-on favorite for the Unionist leadership amid talks of direct rule from London and a tense political climate in Northern Ireland.
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