Seven More Fliers Lost in Heaviest Bombardment
U S forces continued the war's heaviest bombardment of Hanoi Haiphong as the command reported the loss of another B52 bomber and seven more fliers. Polish sailors were killed when bombers hit the Polish cargo ship Joseph Conrad in Haiphong harbor. The destroyer Goldsborough sustained damage but remained in action. two U S sailors were killed by a shore battery.
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Apollo 17 Flight Seen As Most Perfect Mission
Apollo 17 astronauts Cernan Evans and Schmitt returned aboard USS Ticonderoga after a 13 day Moon flight, landing splashdown flawless and hailed as the most perfect of America’s six lunar landings. They head to Ellington AFB with praise from Kraft and Low and a Nixon statement marking the mission’s historic end.
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Return Home Triumph of Apollo 17 Crew Caps Long Wait
At SPACE CENTER Houston families celebrate Apollo 17 crew Ron Evans and colleagues as America’s last moon mission returns safely aboard the carrier Ticonderoga. TV footage shows the descent, cheers erupt, and wives describe pride and resolve for continued space efforts despite the mission ending. Meanwhile Hanoi Haiphong bombing reports describe intense raids with civilian casualties and destruction in densely populated areas.
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Pleasant Weather Is On Tap In Odessa Area
A look at the Odessa area forecasts shows a continuation of pleasant weather with sunshine and mild temperatures. Overnight readings dip toward freezing but should stay above it, with Thursday’s morning 33 degrees and a high around 67. Winds from the west and southwest at 10 to 20 mph ease by night.
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Oklahoma
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Times Bureau Chief free as ruling awaits court decision
The Los Angeles Times Washington Bureau chief John F. Lawrence remains free after two hours in contempt of court. An appeals court halted a jail sentence while it weighs First Amendment issues. The tape in question records interviews with Alfred Baldwin III connected to the Watergate bugging case.
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Santa disguise leads to drug raid in Hayward
Hayward California AP report says Richard K. Hughes greeted a Santa at his door who turned out to be Lt Nick in a badge and warrant joined by officers. Detective John Evaneski in Santa guise sought narcotics. Officers found marijuana hashish LSD barbiturates and other drugs. Hughes booked for drug possession. The Santa costume came from another officer who uses it for a police party.
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Kennedy Airport shoots two agents in boarding area
Two federal agents were wounded at Kennedy when a man before boarding a Pan Am flight to San Juan pulled a gun after being questioned. The suspect, Robert J. Dobbelaer, 25, ran onto a rain soaked field as officers pursued him. A bomb squad found only a spiral notebook in a metal object. Both agents were hospitalized. no explosives or hijack plot confirmed.
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Ex Sharpstown Lenders Sued Over Major Bank Loans
The FDIC sues 22 former Sharpstown State Bank officials for 4 million dollars over 18 major loans. The March 1970 1.3 million Duncan loan with 1.1 million outstanding and links to Nixon campaign funds are cited. Other defendants include Sharp, Novotny, Bever, Lane and many Houston area directors. The suit notes prior state warnings of liberal lending and self dealing despite cautions.
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Sharp
Joe Novotny
Melvin Bever
Douglas Lane
WD. Hadden 11
Houston Port Commission
Bank
Morgan Baker
JS. Bennett
Charles W. Blanton
David M. Daum
Gene Gatlin
Svend Hansen
R.T. Herrin Jr
WH. Hinton
Hep. McMahon
Paul Medlin
J.M. Richardson
Alonzo R. Shilling
C.E. Sneiven
Kennelly
B.D. Tucker
State Banking Commission
Women and Cooking Skills Split Across Traditions
A concise reflection shows some women excel in the kitchen yet do not cook at home while others struggle with cooking but still prepare meals, highlighting differing roles and choices around domestic labor.
Nixon Budget Could Slash Federal Grants In States Cities
President Nixon proposes a new federal budget that would cut grants in aid to state and local governments, potentially forcing states to forego current programs or replace funding with revenue sharing. The article notes these changes impact multiple programs and pressure localities to adjust budgets accordingly.
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