California Flood Toll Passes Ninety As Storms Subside
Dozers cut through mud and debris to reach hundreds stranded after nine days of relentless rain in Southern California. Helicopters shuttle between rooftops as more than 9,000 evacuated and the death toll climbs past 90 with extensive damage across Santa Barbara to Riverside counties. President Nixon declares a major disaster and SBA offers low interest loans.
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Wallace supporters may field candidate in Laird race
Laird's Post Wallaceites in Fond du Lac formed a new political group and floated a candidate for the 7th Congressional District seat vacated by Melvin R. Laird. Gov Knowles scheduled a special election to occur with April 1 votes with a March 4 primary as parties vie to replace Laird.
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Laird Named Secretary of Defense Amid Wisconsin Party Formations
Joseph Birkenstock of Manitowoc was elected chairman of a new Wisconsin group of Wallace backers called the American Party of Wisconsin. Edward Friend of Hubertus was named vice chairman as the party plans to unite conservative elements and seek amalgamation with the Wisconsin Congress of Conservatives. About 40 attended the Sunday meeting in Fond du Lac, with Birkenstock and associates to attend a Dallas meeting to discuss forming a national party.
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96th Conviction For Public Intoxication in Columbus
Clarence W. Castle, 50, was sentenced in Municipal Court by Judge Bruce Jenkins after his 96th public intoxication conviction. The judge quipped that Castle needs only four more to reach the hundred mark.
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Nixon open to cooling Middle East crisis due to nuclear risk
President Nixon indicated willingness to consider proposals to ease Middle East tensions, warning the next explosion could involve nuclear powers. He outlined four power talks via France and UN routes, and U.S.-Soviet discussions, as he reviews options with advisers. He also forecast a major legislative program and noted foreign policy priorities despite domestic concerns.
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Knowles to Present Budget To Legislature This Week
MADISON AP An otherwise routine budget message to the legislature could prove Knowles most crucial appearance before Wisconsin lawmakers. The Republican governor who announced a 25.9 million deficit by June 30 will unveil his proposed 1969 70 biennial budget and tax increase ideas to handle added costs. He met with aides and financial experts over the weekend in preparation for the 10 am address Thursday.
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Nixon Clarifies Middle East Stand Amid Ahram Report
The Associated Press notes Nixon officials issued clarifications to Johnson’s January 15 reply on the Soviet peace push in the Middle East. Al Ahram quotes Cairo as saying Washington told Arab ambassadors that Johnson’s reply was not a detailed policy statement. The piece notes U.N. processes and Gunnar Jarring’s mission as preferred tools, while some diplomats still anticipate a Big Four meeting by mid February. Israeli authorities reportedly told settlers to endure Arab sabotage raids in silence to limit publicity.
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Johnson Hopes Nixon Era Expands Domestic Programs
Lyndon B. Johnson, speaking after leaving the presidency, urges continuation and expansion of social programs to lift the United States' quality of life to reflect its wealth. He cites Vietnam as a force limiting domestic progress and defends his five years in office while urging the new administration to preserve anti poverty efforts.
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Nixon to Review U.S. Europe Troop Cut Plan
Washington reports a Johnson plan to withdraw about 30 000 troops from Europe is to be reviewed by the Nixon administration as part of a two month study of NATO strategy. The package targets base consolidations and support facilities, aiming to save roughly $100 million a year in balance of payments and about $60 million in budget costs, with two thirds requiring allied consultation.
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