Four More POW Letters Reach US Families
Four American families received word that their loved ones may still be alive as four POW letters were mailed from Hanoi. The letters, from prisoners held in South Vietnam by the Vietcong, arrive after years of uncertainty and follow reports of released captives. The AP notes many Americans remain missing, with only a minority able to send word home.
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Rare Winter In Russia Sees Warm January
Moscow reports unusually mild January with record warmth in 23 years. Officials fear reduced snow threatens the winter grain crop, as Tass notes December was unusually warm and prior snows were late. Pravda shows snow conservation efforts while European Russia and Ukraine lack sufficient cover. Mushrooms sprout, skis canceled, and experts attribute the pattern to polar cyclone positioning near Greenland.
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Congress May Miss President State of the Union
President Nixon may skip delivering the State of the Union in person for a second time. He is expected to outline programs in his inaugural address and send a written message to Congress later. Security and scheduling have not been laid out, and past practice varies among presidents.
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China Goods Catch On In U S Markets
New York shoppers buy silk pajamas from China as department stores report rising interest in mainland goods. Nieman Marcus and Bloomingdale's note mixed reception, with popular items priced from 4 to 30 dollars and rare luxury pieces above 5,000 dollars.
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Raquel Welch Tops Worst Dressed List Says Mr Blackwell
Fashion designer Mr Blackwell released his annual worst dressed list with Raquel Welch at number one. Princess Margaret and Julie Andrews also drew sharp remarks while the best dressed included Mrs Charles Revson and Princess Grace. Other critiques tagged Mia Farrow Ali MacGraw and Yoko Ono with sharp quips.
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Postal Grades Still Poor in 1972, Rogers Says
Rep. Paul G. Rogers criticizes the Postal Service after its 1972 operations report, urging a House committee and GAO probe into the self funding system. Postmaster General Klassen defends the new structure, noting 84 percent of costs covered by revenue and 7.8 billion revenue against 9.5 billion expenses, with 87.2 billion pieces mailed and 94 percent of first class mail delivered next day by 5 p.m.
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