Soviet Mars 3 capsule lands and sends data to Earth
Moscow reports the uncrewed Mars 3 spacecraft achieved a soft landing on Mars after 188 days in flight. The descent craft transmitted brief signals before ceasing, while Mars 3 and Mars 2 continue in distant Mars orbits. Tass notes a Soviet flag on the craft and French instruments aboard some equipment.
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Powell Approved for Court as Rehnquist Nomination Weighs
Washington AP Powell cleared for Supreme Court by 89 to 1 vote while Senate weighs William Rehnquist for an additional vacancy. Birch Bayh may delay a vote amid opposition. Powell, 64, Richmond lawyer and former ABA president, says he cannot live up to high expectations. Fred Harris votes against, calling him elitist. Nixon billed both picks as judicial conservatives, facing civil liberties and minority rights concerns about Rehnquist.
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Indian MPs stage anti U S protest outside embassy
In New Delhi thirty members of the Indian Parliament from Communist and Congress ranks demonstrated briefly outside the U S Embassy. Police maintained order as they shouted anti US and pro Bangladesh slogans. A woman legislator read a statement urging the Nixon administration to cease hostile anti India actions. President Yahya Khan of Pakistan asked ZulfiKar Ali Bhutto and Nurul Amin to form a coalition government, Radio Pakistan said.
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Explosive Package of Bills Aims to Help Farmers
A politically explosive package of bills to aid economically troubled farmers by creating a national food bank and raising grain loan rates moves toward action in Congress. The House Rules Committee, led by Chairman William M. Colmer, D Mississippi, voted 8 to 7 on Monday night to clear the legislation for floor debate before Christmas.
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New York Times Wins Freedom of Press Award
The New York Times is chosen as winner of the University of Arizona's Freedom of Press award for publishing the Pentagon Papers. The award ceremony will be January 14 at the Arizona Newspapers Association meeting in Scottsdale. Times managing editor A. M. Rosenthal will accept the honor. This marks the first time the award goes to an organization rather than an individual.
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House to vote on cutting aid to India and Pakistan
The House faces action today or Wednesday on a plan to withhold 349 million dollars in aid to India and Pakistan until hostilities cease. The suspension follows a State Department halt of 87.6 million dollars in aid to Tad ia.
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House to vote on $6 billion antipoverty bill and child program
The House schedules a two year funding bill worth six billion dollars to continue federal antipoverty programs and launch a major new child development program. Speaker Carl Albert pushes for passage amid White House veto threats and a strong drive to defeat the measure.
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Watertown Man Jailed On Second Degree Assault
A Watertown man is jailed without bail on a second degree assault charge from a Saturday night beating in Boonville. Police say the incident escalated into a fight that left a Boonville man dead.
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Pearl Harbor Survivors Mark 30th Anniversary Rites
About 2,500 Pearl Harbor Survivors Association members gather in Honolulu for services at the attack site on the 30th anniversary. Adm Bernard Clarey delivers sunrise remarks at 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time. Sen Daniel Inouye speaks at sunset ceremonies atop the Arizona Memorial honoring 2,409 killed. The Arizona memorial honors 1,102 sailors trapped as the ship sank.
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UN Assembly Truce Appeal To India Pakistan Expected
United Nations General Assembly planned meetings to seek a cease fire between India and Pakistan as a five day war looms. The United States China and nine nonpermanent members move to push an assembly resolution without a veto, while the Soviet Union, Poland, Britain and France abstain.
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FDA Warns Against Hexachlorophene Skin Cleansers
Washington AP The FDA urges a return to soap and water for infant baths amid studies showing hexachlorophene enters the bloodstream and may cause brain damage in animals. The agency plans labeling orders, doctor advisories, and a 30 day compliance window with six months to prove germ-killing effectiveness.
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India Claims Sweeping Advances In East Pakistan War
India reports sweeping advances in East Pakistan as Pakistani forces face heavy clashes in Kashmir. New Delhi says Pakistanis have lost Mandiala while claiming ground near Punch. India also reports destroying 96 Pakistani tanks on the western front amid ongoing battles.
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Public schools shutter as inflation hits levies and taxes
Inflation and voter reluctance to approve new levies force closures and cutbacks across the United States. Some districts delay openings, shift to double sessions, cut activities and lay off staff while major cities plead for aid. Chicago parents hope to keep schools open by tapping the 1972 budget amid a projected 26 million deficit. Kansas City voters face a 4 cents increase to fund salaries and services, after district plans to raise 4.3 million.
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States face loss of convention seats over DNC rules
The Democratic National Committee will urge states to prove active recruitment of women, minorities and young delegates for the 1972 Miami convention. Lawrence O’Brien endorses Fraser Commission guidelines requiring strong efforts to broaden participation in delegate selection and representation aligned with state demographics.
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University Confab Sparks Verbal Clash Over Prison Reform
A handful of students interrupted a Syracuse University panel on penology Monday night while state corrections officials defended workers. Deputy commissioner James Morrow urged reform yet praised staff, saying they are unfairly treated. Amond Brown argued the public blames prison employees, noting a bureaucratic squeeze. Auburn Facility chief Robertson described reforms following a 1970 riot, amid audience challenges about his grasp of communist theory.
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