POW Transfer Delayed Amid Laos Release Demands
The United States rejected an earlier POW release plan and pressed for a list of Americans held in Laos. Troop withdrawals were paused until names, locations, and release dates are provided, with a first group potentially moved Sunday and full repatriation by Wednesday.
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Nixon administration foresees food price rise sparks white paper
Washington reports the February CPI will show the largest food price jump in over 20 years and the administration moves to frame the bad news with a white paper. Officials forecast a gradual decline after midyear while urging supply growth and denying a general price freeze.
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Panama approves push for canal treaty at U N meeting
U S negotiators face hurdles after Panama's UN Security Council meeting. John Scali vetoed a resolution urging a quick canal treaty, the third veto by Nixon administration in 27 years, as Panama touted a moral win and vows to push the issue in the General Assembly. Panama used the session to attract global attention and present itself as an underdog against a dominant United States.
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AT&T to sell COMSAT stake in government divestiture move
AT&T plans to sell its 29 percent holding in COMSAT after FCC guidance to separate ownership from major customer status. The sale of about 2.9 million shares valued at $161 million will be by public auction with a registration filed by April. Other founders have already disposed of COMSAT stakes.
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Fungus Poisons Tracked In U.S. Corn Crop Watch
U.S. and Soviet officials monitor the 1972 corn harvest for two natural mycotoxins T-2 toxin and zearalenone. FDA and USDA deploy agents as concerns rise about storage and environmental conditions enabling fungi. T-2 toxin links to leukemia like illness. zearalenone affects swine reproduction.
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Mid town area forecast paints clear night to mild day
Clear skies are forecast for the Middletown area tonight with low temperatures in the 30s. Tomorrow will be sunny with highs in the 50s, following yesterday’s high of 42 and overnight low of 26. Weather details are on page 35.
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Chuckle Football Coach Warns of Fall Team Shortage
Chuckle high school football coach says conditions are so tight for the fall season he may have to field players from the student body. The remark highlights staffing pressures and potential roster changes ahead of games.
Legislature comes to life amid clashes over unemployment aid
In Columbus the 110th General Assembly shows momentum as Gov. Gilligan and the Ohio Manufacturers Association clash over a proposed rise in unemployment benefits. The dispute drew lines with business groups pressing opposition while committees study bills on city redevelopment, auto seat belts, and voting rights for prisoners awaiting trial.
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