Nixon Returns To U.S. Soil After Historic China Trip
President Nixon returned to Anchorage after a week in China where he pledged to withdraw U.S. forces from Taiwan someday and to expand bilateral trade and exchanges short of full diplomatic ties. The Spirit of '76 landed at Elmendorf Air Force Base at 12:04 a.m. EST. Nixon and Mrs. Nixon planned nine hours of rest before flying to Washington.
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Alaskan Air Command
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Korea
Six Gulfport students injured in school flash fire
Six pupils aged 12 to 16 at St. Martin's School were burned when gasoline fumes ignited at a nearby service station. Officials said the fire started after students smoked near a gasoline truck refilling underground tanks. Four sustained extensive first and second degree burns.
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Israeli Forces Renew Heavy Action With Guerrillas In Lebanon
Israeli troops and tanks battled Palestinian guerrillas in southeast Lebanon for the fourth day. Israel began drawing from forward positions as U N Security Council called for withdrawal. Reports say one Israeli soldier wounded and about 20 fighters killed. 36 Israeli armor units seen near Rashayya. fighting around Hebbarive and Rachaya continued. Military actions extended to Golan Heights with shelling near Rachaya Foukhhar. Guerrillas claimed mined exits and reinforcements from Syria. Israel defends itself citing attacks suffered.
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Leap year baby marks first birthday in Monroe
Twin Cities Chit Chat notes four year old Tera Leigh Ball born Feb 29 in West Monroe as the first leap day baby. Parents Dr. and Mrs John Ball plan a party at their Monroe home on 10 Magnolia. Dr Ball teaches construction at Northeast Louisiana University.
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West Monroe
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Magnolia
Monroe
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Northeast Louisiana University
Tera
Northeast
House Action Due On Noise Control Bill
Congress moves to curb noise from transportation and construction with an EPA power bill. Rep. Paul G. Rogers says 80 million Americans are affected with hearing risks and acoustical slums in cities. The plan creates federal noise standards, labels products, and funds a three year program with 21 million plus 5 million for low noise procurement. Nixon administration and environmental groups back the effort as debate focuses on state versus federal standards.
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Photographer saves life over picture in White Plains
Gil DeLorena is credited with sacrificing a photograph to rescue a woman on a roof. He ran to the roof from a neighboring building, pulled her back as she teetered on the ledge, and handed her to police without capturing the moment. He chose a life over a shot.
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Weather Forecast For Monroe Area Weekend Outlook
Cloudy and mild conditions prevail with partly cloudy skies and cool nights. Highs in the lower 70s today, near 80 Tuesday, lows in the lower 50s. Southeasterly winds 5 to 12 mph. Monroe airport reports 67 Sunday high and 43 low with no precipitation. Extended Wednesday to Friday mild with a chance of showers midweek.
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Tarr Opposes Amnesty For Draft Evaders
Washington AP Tarr Curtis W Tarr head of the Selective Service told a Senate hearing that broad amnesty for draft evaders would wreck military inductions and be unfair to those who served. He warned continued functioning of inductions would be in question if amnesty were granted with civilian service options.
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Chuckle Says Bored Wife Requests Bar Tender Talk
A playful quote has a bored wife asking her husband to pretend he is a bartender and talk to her in that persona. The gag hinges on a lighthearted roleplay as a domestic joke.
Death Toll Climbs In Flood Disaster
Nation al Guardsmen and volunteers intensified search in Buffalo Creek hollow after an earthen dam break unleashed an 18 acre lake, killing 66 and leaving 400 missing. Health units and evacuations followed as officials seek federal aid and typhoid vaccinations for survivors.
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Appalachian Hollow
Arch A. Moore Jr
Charleston
Buffalo Creek Hollow
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Nationwide Heat Record Topped at 90 in Palm Springs
New York dispatch reports the highest Sunday temperature from the National Weather Service excluding Alaska and Hawaii reached 90 degrees at Palm Springs California. Devils Lake North Dakota recorded a Sunday low of zero degrees.
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Leap Year Myths and Facts on February 29
Leap Year brings extra day every four years raising questions about its origin and the custom that women may propose. The rule uses 365 days 5 hours 48 minutes 45 seconds per year with leap day added. explanations trace the term leap to days and records and legends link to St Patrick and St Bridget. Despite the tradition Twin Cities data suggest little effect on marriage rates as most women still want the man to ask.
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Britannica
St. Patrick
St Bridget
Ireland
Bridget
Twin Cities
Improvement In Economy Indicated By Leading Indicators
The Commerce Department said January’s trade deficit was 318.9 million dollars as exports and imports rose over 9 percent, with six of eight leading indicators improving. The report signals near term economic strength but a sustained deficit remains a hurdle for currency realignment and export competitiveness.
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Commerce Department
Department
Nixon
Angola Warden Bars Tour by New Orleans Legislators
Angola Warden C Murray Henderson refused to allow five New Orleans black legislators to tour the Angola state prison. He cited no authority to extend access beyond the administration building, though he invited them to return March 24 when the legislature visits. Dorothy Taylor said the visit aimed to aid proposed Angola related legislation.
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C. Murray Henderson
New Orleans
Dorothy Taylor
Henderson
State Board of Corrections
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