U S protests Viet Cong delays in POW releases
Saigon AP reports the United States charges the Viet Cong with violating the peace accord by stalling the release of American prisoners and declares no more delays will be tolerated. A protest was delivered to Viet Cong and North Vietnamese military representatives.
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U.S
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POWs greet amid rain as first ex POW returns home
Maj. Glendon Perkins of Orlando Florida arrives at Maxwell AFB after seven years in North Vietnam. He is among first ex POWs to arrive since the ceasefire. Natives work to secure release of 20 more American prisoners. Delays cited by Viet Cong and North Vietnam hindered earlier handovers. Woodward protests delay as accordance with Paris agreement is questioned. A source indicates POW handovers expected within two to four days. Sullivan comments from State Department on Southeast Asia policy.
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Maj. Perkins
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First Two U. S. POWs To Come Home Have Reunion With Families
San Diego AP reports the first two released American POWs Brian D. Woods and Glendon W. Perkins touched down at Miramar amid anxious scenes as both men visited gravely ill mothers before reuniting with families. Woods spoke of pride in country and family, while Perkins thanked the American people.
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Twenty U S POWs Fly Home From Clark Air Base
Twenty smiling American prisoners of war and a Vietnamese puppy depart Clark Air Base aboard a C141 Starlifter hospital jet bound for the United States. More POWs will follow on Thursday as officials note some will seek plastic surgery and others recover from injuries.
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Edward A. Davis
Leola
Hanoi Hilton
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Flag raised to full staff for Vietnam POW return
Washington AP reports the U S flag was raised to full staff to honor the first return of Vietnam prisoners of war. President Nixon signed proclamation ending half staff for Lyndon B Johnson but not the mourning period, which lasts until February 21.
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Fire destroys main lodge at camp near Buffalo
Franklinville N Y AP The main lodge of a State University College at Buffalo camp burned Tuesday night causing about 150000 dollars in damage. The two story frame structure had been unused for two weeks due to a defective oil furnace and the cause was not determined.
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Catholics Warn of Excommunication Over Abortion
Washington report notes church leaders warn Catholics against abortion both as recipients and promoters saying such acts break God’s law and lead to excommunication. In separate item the government reports the U.S. balance of payments deficit narrowed in Q4 and for 1972 but remains among the largest on record.
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Agriculture Dept Foresees 6 Percent Food Price Rise
The Agriculture Department projects a 6 percent increase in food prices in 1973, the largest rise since 1951's 11 percent surge. Hazen Gale, a department food economist, notes meat prices drive the outlook following a 1972 rise of 4.3 percent.
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Bank Giveaways End as New York Ban Takes Effect
The State Banking Board orders an end to bank giveaways of free toasters radios and electric blankets. Gifts will be halted for existing accounts from July 1, with promotions allowed only to attract new branches and new accounts.
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State Banking Board
Teenager charged with murder after tavern owner shot
Buffalo police arrested 18 year old Carl Phillips six hours after John J. Bezczzynski 72 was found dead behind his car following a Tuesday night robbery attempt. Phillips faces murder and unlawful gun possession charges.
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Bates Plans for Center on Hudson River in NYC
Mayor John V. Lindsay announced plans for a vast New York City Convention and Exhibition Center on the Hudson River. The half‑million square foot facility is billed as the world’s biggest and best, aiming to propel the city’s trade and tourism appeal.
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Wave of Selling Hits U S Dollar in Foreign Markets
London AP reports a devalued U S dollar faced broad selling in foreign exchanges as ministers seek monetary stability. Gold hit a record 72.30 dollars an ounce in London while the dollar slipped to 2.9250 marks in Frankfurt and 3.3925 Swiss francs in Zurich. Tokyo intervened to support the dollar as yen weakness returned, and Swiss and London markets saw heightened volatility.
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Proposes Ice Breaking Fleet on Great Lakes
The Lake Carriers Association proposes a five-ship ice breaking fleet for the Great Lakes. President Paul E Trimble said the smaller yet powerful tugs could cost about as much as one conventional icebreaker, enabling more extensive ice removal across the lakes.
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Hawley seeks GOP nomination for 137th Assembly seat
R Stephen Hawley a Genesee County farmer and legislator said he seeks the Republican nomination for the 137th Assembly district seat left vacant by the death of William Knights. The district covers Genesee Orleans and parts of Monroe and Wyoming counties. No Democrat has declared.
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Batavia, N.Y
R. Stephen Hawley
Genesee County
William C. Knights
Genesee
Orleans
Monroe
Wyoming
Nixon urges completion of unfinished environmental agenda
President Nixon in a radio address urged Congress to complete last year’s environmental business. He said a forthcoming special message would propose new initiatives but today focused on past progress and resubmitting environmental legislation not yet passed. He called to strengthen state control of lands, align mining laws, and improve federal land and mining regulation.
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Nixon
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Environment and Resources
Loan of Ford Car for Year Offered POWs
DETROIT AP Returning American prisoners of war will be offered the free loan of a Ford for one year, the Ford National Dealer Council announced Tuesday. The dealers also will offer to help the returning POWs in such areas as finding jobs and counseling services.
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Big Six Mayors Headed to Albany for Budget Hearings
The Big Six mayors led by John Lindsay and Erastus Corning travel to the New York State Capitol for annual budget hearings. They seek 200 million dollars in criminal justice revenue sharing and a restoration of 21 percent of state income tax shared with locals. They also push for state takeover of welfare and education costs and assurance that programs won’t impose new local costs. Governor Rockefeller faces renewed urban aid pressure amid favorable fiscal headlines.
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N.Y
Nelson A. Rockefeller
John V. Lindsay
New York City
Stephen May
Rochester
Alfred del Bello
Yonkers
Lee Alexander
Syracuse
Erastus Corning
Stanley M. Makowski
Buffalo
Welfare Rights Unit Sues Nixon Administration
The National Welfare Rights Organization files a class action in U.S. District Court charging the Nixon administration with failing to enforce two Supreme Court rulings on welfare eligibility. The NWRO seeks regulations preventing states from narrowing benefits beyond federal limits, citing a 1971 ruling on college students and a 1972 ruling on aid to families with absent or serving fathers.
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National Welfare Rights Organization
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Supreme Court
U.S
District Court
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
NWRO
Yew
Fiscal Chiefs Urge $44 Million Cutback In Rockefeller Budget
Albany AP report says legislature fiscal leaders urge shaving 44 million from Rockefeller 1973 74 deficiency budget by dropping two programs mental hygiene and day care. Hearing covers Rockefeller 8.88 billion overall budget while other items include drug pushers policy and pension vesting talks. Also note NYC primary date June 4 and runoffs June 26. City boards may redraw districts. education bill effects cited.
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Albany
N.Y
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Senate
John Marchi
Staten Island
Assembly Ways and Means
Willis H. Stephens
Brewster
Rockefeller
Marchi
Stephens
New York City
Mental Hygiene Services Fund
Rock
Nixon Reappears in Public After Hermit Phase
Washington AP reports a striking shift as President Nixon repeatedly stepped into view to speak and mingle with reporters. He and his family dined at a Polynesian restaurant after a busy day, an unusual public display following weeks described as hermitlike behavior. The change coincides with the return of American POWs from Vietnam, fueling speculation about its motivation and public relations impact.
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