National Farmers Union to lobby for farm subsidies restoration
Tony Dechant says Nixon cut of 850 million in subsidies aims to end farm programs and force independently owned farms out of business. He predicts Kissinger must push White House to concede to farmers. In Athens, Donald McCusker injured in crash with Onassis death unable to remember the incident.
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Ohio roots phony inspectors amid furnace scam warnings
Ohio officials warn residents to beware phony housing inspectors who threaten furnace explosions or damage systems to sell repair services. Calls to verify inspectors can be made to the housing inspection office or toll free 1 800 282 1960 for consumer protection guidance.
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MPs complain U.S. soldiers get inferior Saigon facilities
In Saigon, American military police charged that the United States provides better amenities for North Vietnamese visitors than for U.S. troops. They cited North Vietnamese arrivals with pool tables, pool balls, new pillows, and fresh sheets as examples of the disparity.
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London flu epidemic declared by CDC in United States
The CDC announced the nation is in a London flu epidemic with 908 deaths from pneumonia and influenza through Jan 20, the Pacific coast remaining the hardest hit with California Oregon and Washington leading fatalities. Pope Paul VI calls Feb 4 prayer and collections in Italy for Vietnam reconstruction via Caritas. South Vietnamese forces briefly lose then retake Tay Ninh city on the war's final day.
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Weather outlook and notable death in Newark
Low tonight in the middle 30s with mostly cloudy skies and a turn to colder conditions Sunday. Highs in the lower 40s with a 20 percent precipitation chance today and tonight and 40 percent on Sunday. Winds NE 5 to 10 mph and variable less than 10 mph tonight. Norwalk temperatures show 57 high and 33 low with humidity readings through the day and times for sunrise and sunset. Death notice for Harold G. Hayes, 61, Newark.
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Private POW Homecomings Set For Low Key Reunions
At Travis Air Force Base California the Air Force plans secluded family reunions for returning prisoners of war with private rooms doctors and escort officers. Families stay in motel type units while POWs undergo medical tests and interrogations by trained teams.
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Treaty Signed as War Turns to Peace in Paris
In Paris the United States South and North Vietnam and the Viet Cong sign a treaty ending the Vietnam War. About 2,000 spectators watch under gray drizzle as leaders Rogers Lam Trinh and Mrs Binh sign with delegates from Canada Poland Indonesia and Hungary present. The signing lasts 19 minutes and the ICC will police the peace.
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Pep Assembly Cancelled At Norwalk High
Norwalk High School cancelled a Friday pep assembly after both sophomore and junior classes failed to provide skits. Principal George Perry cited lack of preparation and emphasized responsibility and follow through in both classwork and extracurriculars. Students and student leaders expressed mixed feelings about the decision and its impact on future events.
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Norwalk High to Honor Vietnam Dead with Plaque
Norwalk High School students plan a commemorative plaque listing alumni who died in Vietnam. The Student Council has saved funds and will seek community help to complete a full tribute similar to existing World War I and II plaques.
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Norwalk Community Rally for Christ Planned at High School
The Norwalk High School Auditorium hosts a Key 73 Norwalk Community Rally for Christ this Sunday at 3 p m. The event features a film Just A Stranger and an anthem by local church choirs. Churches will ring bells at 7 pm and city sirens will sound briefly in observance of the Vietnam cease fire.
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Edward G. Robinson, the Original Tough Guy, Dies at 79
Edward G. Robinson, famed for Little Caesar and his snarling screen persona, died of liver cancer at Mt. Sinai Hospital at 7 p.m. He leaves wife Jane after a long vigil. Born in Bucharest and naturalized at 10, Robinson earned fame across 101 films and was to receive an honorary Oscar.
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Sycamore Hills Home Owner Sues Contractor
Joseph Siska of Sycamore Hills sues contractor Leonard Hartwig in Common Pleas Court for 8000 alleging poor materials and workmanship on a house purchased for 42700 with contract dated Sept 30 1971. Siska cites cracked concrete leaking roof incomplete stairs and other defects, seeks jury trial.
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