Nixon signals major troop drawdown in Vietnam plan
President Nixon aims to pull at least 50 000 U S combat troops from Vietnam by April 15 and suggests total withdrawals could reach up to 300 000 by end of 1970 or early 1971. Washington sources say combat and support pullout may finish by 1972 with 20 000 to 40 000 advisers remaining to train the South Vietnamese.
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Ottumwa
Senate tax bill sparks nationwide cynicism and critique
The Ottumwa Courier argues the U S Senate piles on inflation taxes, undermining faith in democracy. It calls 69 senators reckless for cutting revenue while inflation surges, warns of voter alienation, and urges accountability before further erosion of trust. It cites past tech contracts to illustrate political risk.
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What’s a Mop The Father Teases Daughter Over Hair
A father scolds his daughter for her messy hair while she asks what a mop is, highlighting a sharp exchange that captures a child’s candid innocence and a parent’s pointed critique. The moment mirrors a common parental dynamic and invites reflection on style and judgment.
Army judge orders probe of media links to My Lai case
Fort Benning Georgia AP military judge in 1st Lt William L Calley Jr trial seeks Justice Department investigation of two former GIs and five news organizations for discussions of the My Lai massacre. Kennedy broadened a media ban and may prosecute interviews linked to Carter Haeberle NBC Life Time and The Chronicle AP. He set Jan 20 for motions and urged no public statements by potential witnesses.
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Raynaud's disease and nerve surgery overview
Reader questions about Raynaud's disease discuss whether symptoms can reverse after sympathectomy and how nerves affect finger and toe color and sensation. Dr Thosteson explains vasospasm, possible permanent vessel relaxation after surgery, and that individual recovery varies with temperature and nervous tension.
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The Class Reunion
A Marshalltown Times-Republican line jokes about classmates who did not attend a reunion, contrasting them with those who did attend and noting their nerve or lack thereof.
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Courage to tell Rod Kubesh story drew reader support
A reader thanks the editor for courage in publishing Rod Kubesh’s story. The letter urges sympathy for those forced into unwanted places and actions, arguing that the underdog includes servicemen blamed as murderers by fellow citizens. It questions a smug national view and calls for empathy.
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Nixon task force nears plan to lift oil imports
A presidential group nearing final recommendations would scrap the import quota and use a tariff system to raise the price of foreign oil and expand imports. The three-year plan targets 0 July 1970 through 1 July 1973 with proposed barrels from Latin America Canada and the Middle East and tariffs ranging up to about $1 per barrel.
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Desirable china and candy toys closeout at Nevens
A brief nostalgia curio lists yesterday to ten years ago items. It notes a closeout sale at Nevens offering china wooden and candy toys and a general assortment of candies at any price. The item also records past events from 75 to 10 years ago including holiday shopping, a coal strike train, and local obituaries and promotions.
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Today in history highlights for December 17, 1969
On this date notable events span centuries from the Wright brothers first flight near Kill Devil Hills to Whittier’s birth. Other entries mark Bolivar’s death in 1830, Britain’s protectorate over Egypt in 1014, and World War II incidents.
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Killy Hawk
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John Greenleaf Whittier
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Mass
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Egypt
Picatinny, N.J
Graf Spee
Daily Prayer Card Scripture Reflection
A brief prayer invoking Galatians 3 28 affirming equality in Christ. The prayer thanks God for salvation and asks for strength to share faith with all people in the spirit of Jesus.
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