Nixon Says New U.S. Troop Withdrawals Planned By Christmas
President Nixon told a White House briefing that new U.S. troop withdrawals will be announced around Christmas as part of a plan he says could end the Vietnam War. He warned of possible changes if North Vietnamese actions intensify, and addressed My Lai and domestic policy in the session.
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Nixon
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My Lai
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Nixon Supported By Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau Federation urged softening its Vietnam stance from total national commitment to victory to an honorable peaceful settlement. The draft resolution backs President’s efforts for such a settlement and calls South Vietnam to take greater responsibility in the war. The convention marks the bureau’s 50th anniversary with 1.8 million members and wide legislative influence.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Vietnam
Bureau
Farm Bureau
House Appropriations Committee
South Korea
House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Christmas Cheer Brightens Monroe City Hall
Mon roe City Hall adds a six foot decorated tree on the second floor north end with a merry greeting. Secretary-Treasurer M J Cook displays two large red tapers in his office. Private Richard D Edgar has completed eight weeks of basic combat training at Fort Bliss Texas. Edgar’s wife resides at 2920 Old Sterlington Rd Monroe.
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Monroe City Hall
M. J. Cook
Richard D. Edgar
U. S. Army Air Defense Training Center
Fort Bliss
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Edgar
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Sterlington Rd
Monroe
Traffic Accident Kills Gilbert Man on La. 15
A 26-year-old Gilbert man, James Mikel, died in a late Monday crash on La. 15 when his car collided with a truck driven by Leroy L. Luper Jr. of Baton Rouge. The Gilbert vehicle was destroyed. State Trooper J. E. Colvin Jr. investigated. no charges were filed.
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James Mikel
Wisner
Leroy L. Luper Jr
Baton Rouge
J. E. Colvin Jr
No-Fault Driver Insurance Urged by Senate Subcommittee
Senate subcommittee hears University of Illinois law professor Jeffrey OConnell promote Basic Protection Plan for no fault auto insurance. He says victims would be reimbursed by their own insurers for out of pocket losses and medical costs up to 10000, reducing costs by about 25 percent and cutting delays and litigation.
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Senate
Jeffrey O'Connell
University of Ilinois
O’connell
New York
Michigan
O'Connell
City OKs Fire Department Cost Cutting Survey
Monroe City Council approved an 8500 survey to identify cost reductions for the Fire Department and steps toward a higher fire insurance rating. Fire Chief H L Hales noted a postponed National Fire Underwriters Board inspection and outlined goals to cut department expenses and move from Class 3 to Class 2, reducing premiums for residents.
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H. L. Hales
National Fire Underwriters Board
al Seller
National Loss Control Inc
Seller
National Underwriters Board
W. L. Howard
Hales
Howard
Bastrop Police Nab Eight For Glue Sniffing
Bastrop police arrested eight people including two juveniles on glue sniffing charges. Adults named are Douglas Bissell James Shelton Ezell William N Dowd Lester Massey James Foy and Curtis Ray Talley all of Bastrop. The group was taken into custody at 9 30 p m Monday and six adults were charged with contributing to a juvenile delinquency while the two juveniles were turned over to juvenile authorities.
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Bastrop
Tommy Beckworth
Douglas Bissell
James Shelton Ezell
William N. Dowd
Lester Massey
James Foy
Curtis Ray Talley
Showers Possible for Monroe Area Today Through Wednesday
Residents of Monroe and nearby areas should expect scattered showers and mostly cloudy skies with cool temperatures through Wednesday. Highs reach 50 to 56 degrees, with tonight’s lows 40 to 44. East winds 8 to 16 mph. FAA measurement at Selman Field shows Monday high of 49 and a low of 37, with no rain recorded.
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Monroe
Federal Aviation Agency
Selman Field
River Stages Rise as Flood Threat Persists
Readable fragment notes stage changes at Camden and Monroe with rising river levels. Officials monitor 9 to 40 hour trends and record 10.4 and 146.5 readings as water holds steady and threatens downstream areas.
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Camden
Monroe
Goodfellows Call for Help Amid Urgent Christmas Drive
The News-Star-World reports the Goodfellows campaign has raised only 1261.50 of a 9000 goal to supply warm clothing and food for Twin Cities families. Citizens are urged to donate cash, clothing, or toys, with requests for aid from needy locals and instructions on where to send or drop off contributions.
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Monroe
Saul Adier
Benoit Recreation Center
News - Star — World Publishing Corporation
Friends of Goodfellows Honor Mourners with Donations
Donations totaling 123.00 5.00 10.00 are listed in memory of several individuals. Names include L J Bower Rosa Winston Melissa Kay Catrera John Griffin J Ss Washburn Henry Hartman Pat and Mr. French L Smith. Gifts come from Jim and Bob Hassell Judith Sherry Donna Gaye Wood Mary Goss and others.
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Jim
Bob Hassell
Rosa Winston James
Ries Feith
Pat
Anna Gray
French L. Smith
DeWitt
Henry
Justices Rule On Florida Bank Case
The Supreme Court, in Chief Justice Burger's first majority, ruled Florida may restrict a national bank's armored car service and off premises depository as forms of branch banking. The 6-2 decision voided the Comptroller of the Currency's view, saying deposits are received when money is delivered to the armored truck or receptacle. voices of Black Harlan Brennan White Marshall joined Burger. Douglas and Stewart dissented.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Warren E. Burger
Florida
U.S. Comptroller of the Currency
First National Bank
Plant City
Agriculture Department
Burger
Florida Bank
First National
Hugo I. Black
John Marshall Harlan
William J. Brennan Jr
Byron R. White
Thurgood Marshall
William O Douglas
Potter Stewart
Douglas
Court to rule on Kopechne autopsy in Luzerne County
Judge Bernard Brominski will decide if Mary Jo Kopechne’s body may be exhumed for an autopsy. The 28 year old Washington secretary died in the Chappaquiddick incident when a car driven by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy plunged off a bridge.
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Wilkes-Barre
Bernard Brominski
Luzerne County
Miss Kopechne
Dist
Atty
Edmund Dinis
New Bedford
Mass
Washington
Senate Leaders Clash Over Tax Reform Bill Veto Threat
Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield defended the bill amid Nixon veto talk while Republican Leader Scott called the measure a mess and said it would need drastic changes in conference. Gore and Williams voted down an amendment to remove new tax breaks for pollution control gear railroads and contractors rehabbing low income homes.
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Senate
Vice Presi
Washington
Mike Mansfield
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Senate House
Mansfield
House
Ways and Means
Social Security Trust Fund
Scott
Albert Gore- D-Tenn
Rally Reverses Downward Drift In Stock Market Rally
The Dow rose to 786.83, up 1.79, as the market reversed an earlier downward drift. Advancers led decliners 617 to 518, while the NYSE ticker tape fell two minutes behind amid a surge of orders.
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New York Stock Exchange
Birthday Cake Blaze Cuts Short Moth Gaffe
A moth crashed into a two year old's birthday cake, igniting candles and causing minor burn injuries to the child's end. The incident drew quick attention from bystanders and prompted a swift cake cleanup.
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