Cosmonaut Parade Shot Incident Leaves Two Wounded
In Moscow a mentally unbalanced man fired on a motorcade of four cosmonauts led by Vladimir Shatalov Boris Volynov Yevgeny Khrunov and Alexei Yeliseyev injuring a chauffeur and lightly wounding Georgy Beregovoy. The attack occurred near the Kremlin before a TV audience.
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Nixon Creates Panel To Study Nation's Urban Crisis
Washington AP Nixon forms an Urban Affairs Council to address U S city crises and signed an executive order creating the panel. The eight member body includes cabinet members and plans early staff appointments led by Moynihan. Officials discuss inflation, budget limits, and urban strategy alongside Treasury leadership picks Walker and Volcker.
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Viet War Toll Higher Two Bombers Lost
AP reports US command tallies 196 Americans killed in Vietnam last week with five US Air Force bombers shot down in three days, 335 warplanes lost in combat to date. South Vietnamese and enemy casualties also rise as Allied troops seize munitions and food stockpiles totaling hundreds of tons, while Viet Cong stockpiles along the Saigon-Cambodian frontier hinder a new winter offensive.
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Wisconsin Governor Signals Tax Hike and Budget Push
Gov Knowles warned Wisconsin faces higher taxes as education and welfare costs surge. He urged a 1970s budget plan, cites $781.6 million to localities, criticizes federal funding, backs priorities, and previews a detailed budget next Thursday. He praised the state’s progress and outlined reforms in education, urban growth, pollution, crime, housing, and highway spending.
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Tornadoes Kill At Least 28 In Mississippi
Deadly tornadoes struck southern Mississippi at sunrise killing at least 28 and injuring many. Hazlehurst and Simpson County reported numerous fatalities as rescuers searched ruined homes and hospitals treated hundreds. Red Cross dispatched disaster specialists as residents described the terrifying dawn.
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Leonard Will Resign From Eagles
Washington AP confirms newly named head of the Justice Department civil rights division will resign from the all white Fraternal Order of Eagles after protests by Milwaukee civil rights groups. Leonard cites nonpolitical use of the club and commitments to integrated organizations. Mitchell praises his civil rights record.
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Court Martial Almost Sure in Pueblo Case
Cmdr. Lloyd M. Bucher faces a probable court martial over the USS Pueblo loss after three days of inquiry. The Navy warned him of suspected Naval Code violations as he prepared to tell the full story of events leading to capture and surrender amid pleas for air support and a damaged ship.
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Senate Confirms Walter Hickel as Interior Secretary
The Senate approved Governor Walter J. Hickel of Alaska as secretary of the Interior by a 73 to 16 vote. The lengthy confirmation followed five days of Interior Committee grilling over conservation policy and Hickel’s finances as Cabinet nominees begin service under President Nixon.
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