Green Beret Major James Rowe Escapes Viet Cong Jail
UPI reports Viet Cong guards called Maj. James Rowe sneaky and smart as he survived five years in a Mekong Delta jungle camp. Defector Phung Van Thuong recounts Rowe’s stubborn, uncooperative stance and three escape attempts, one leading to two months of chaining, while U.S. troops closed in and shells fell nearby. Rowe and fellow prisoners endured rice and brine fish, scarce medical care, and minimal supplies, yet Rowe remained respected by comrades.
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Hijacked New York Miami jet forced to Cuba over Atlantic
A New York to Miami jetliner with 148 aboard was diverted to Cuba in 1969's first air hijacking. The Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 incident echoed a prior hijacking last year involving a 151 passenger Eastern jet. The event occurred late Thursday night over the Atlantic.
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Apollo 9 rolls to pad for Feb 28 earth orbit test
CAPE KENNEDY AP reports Apollo 9 space vehicle moved to the launch pad for final testing ahead of the February 28 earth orbital mission. The three man moonship and Saturn 5 rocket head to the oceanside site used by Apollo 8 for its moon voyage. Lausche accuses Pueblo seizure of being a Communist plot to force U.S. into Korea war. testimony suggested a plan to draw the U.S. into another front.
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Cincinnati uniformed workers to receive 9 percent raise in one year
City police and firemen will get 9 percent pay increases under a new one year contract negotiated with City Manager Richard L. Krabach. The $1.9 million package covers patrolmen police specialists and firefighters with 7 percent raises for higher rank officers. It moves to City Council for approval next week.
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Hawaii Coed Marina Habe Stabbed to Death
Marina Habe, 17, a blue-eyed University of Hawaii student, was stabbed repeatedly and dumped on a brush-covered slope near a lovers lane. Autopsy found death from stabbing with no evidence of forcible rape according to the coroner Dr. Russell C. Henry.
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Feighan Bills Medal of Honor for Apollo 8 Astronauts
Rep. Michael Feighan proposes awarding the Medal of Honor to Apollo 8 crew Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders. He cites Lindbergh and Admiral Byrd as the only non military recipients and argues the mission matches Lindbergh's feat in significance.
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Richard Byrd
Feighan
Frank Borman
James Lovell
William Anders
Lindbergh
Atlantic
Weather outlook and local life events in Norwalk area
Cloudy with light snow today and a sharp cooldown tonight into Saturday. Highs in the 20s, lows near zero to 10 above, winds shift to west northwest 15 to 25 mph. Sunday stays cold with more flurries near Lake Erie. Also reports births in Milan and local deaths at addresses in Norwalk.
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Norwalk Woman Teaches In Yukon
Mrs Ilo Dolbee left Norwalk City Schools to teach second and third grades in Teslin Yukon. She notes a pleasant cold and five hour days in autumn. Teslin, with 300 residents mostly Tlingit, offers community club recreation while most live by hunting and fishing. Dolbee plans to return July for her 43rd teaching year.
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Burglary at Morrow's Foodland in Monroeville
Police report a night break in at Morrow's Foodland on Prospect Street. About $1600 in cash and small checks were stolen after burglars pried off a rear door and forced open a safe in the office. Owner Don Morrow found the scene at 6 30 this morning.
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Morrow
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Don Morrow
Norwalk Mayor Seeks applicants for new service director
Norwalk Mayor Harold Finch said no applications exist yet for the municipal director of service and safety post. Incumbent Morley Price plans to step down February 1 due to ill health and will be reassigned. An advertisement will run soon in Ohio Cities and Villages. Finch hopes to attract many applicants.
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Soviets Pressure Arabs as Jets and Missiles Move
The Soviet Union signals support for Arab causes by keeping strong Mediterranean naval forces. Britain reports Tigercat missiles shipping to Jordan to defend airports against Israeli raids. Moscow reportedly works to block delivery of U.S. Phantom jets to Tel Aviv as Kasatonov defends Mediterranean naval presence.
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Hong Kong Flu Kills 652 Last Week Across Nation
The National Communicable Disease Center reports 652 deaths from Hong Kong flu and flu like illnesses last week. The virus has spread to all 50 states with isolated cases in Hawaii Louisiana and Mississippi. Excess mortality from influenza and pneumonia reached 652 for the week across 122 cities.
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