Latin American nations back Ecuador over U S fishing rights charge
In a 22 to 0 vote, Latin American members urged a special OAS session to address Ecuador's charge that the United States coerced over fishing rights. The United States, while opposing the charge, abstained from the vote at the Pan American Union.
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Ecuador
United States
U.S
Organization of American States
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Pan American Union
Truman Regains Strength in Hospital Stay
Former President Harry S. Truman, 86, is regaining strength after admission to a research hospital with diverticulitis. Dr. Wallace Graham noted the condition as irritation in the large intestine and said Truman remains in good condition while expressing a wish to go home to Independence, Missouri.
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Harry S. Truman
Wallace Graham
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Truman
Independence
Pentagon Air War Protests Rise Over Cambodia Plan
Washington reports a new Senate protest may follow Pentagon assessments urging the U.S. air war in Cambodia to continue or intensify. Admiral Moorer warned that curbing airpower could delay U.S. troop withdrawals from South Vietnam.
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Senate
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U.S
Cambodia
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
South Vietnam
Filibuster Reform Talk Sees No Immediate Compromise
Sen Frank Church of Idaho says it is premature to discuss compromise on filibuster reform. He notes his side claims broad Senate backing but warns negotiations would muddy the waters and hinder liberalization efforts.
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Washington
Frank Church
Idaho
Postal Strike Rages Into Ninth Day In Britain
London AP reports the British postal strike extended to its ninth day as mail absence continues to ease bills for most Britons with witty commentary fading amid the unfolding disruption.
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London
Catholic Schools Face Severe Financial Crisis Across U.S.
The National Catholic Education Association reports about 1,400 schools closed or merged in five years and enrollments down by a million. Diocesan reports show last year’s expected revenue $267 million short of the $1.4 billion target.
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Washington
National Catholic Education Association
Nixon Environmental Plan Aims At Prevention And State Roles
Washington AP reports President Nixon proposes a multi headed environmental package stressing crisis prevention and major state responsibilities. One proposal would place noise limits on construction equipment power lawn mowers and snowmobiles, according to congressional sources.
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Washington
Nixon
Penalty trial opens as Manson case returns to court
Los Angeles AP reports the penalty trial for Charles Manson and three female followers begins with Bernard Crowe, a Hollywood musician, claiming he was shot by Manson with a gun matching the weapon used in the Tate murders. Crowe says a bullet remains lodged in his back from the Aug. 1, 1969 incident.
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Charles Manson
Sharon Tate
Manson
Bernard Crowe
Hollywood
Tate
Guzman Found Dead in Mexican City
Guatemalan exiled president Jacobo Arbenz Guzman was found dead in a bathtub in Mexico City at age 57. Mexican officials reported drowning, with speculation of a possible heart attack preceding the fall into the tub.
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Mexico City
Jacobo Arbenz Guzman
U.S
Arbenz
Air Force to Withdraw All Combat Units From South Vietnam by 1972 End
U S air power to be pulled from South Vietnam by year's end if the air war is Vietnamized, leaving advisers and technicians. Heaviest bombing of Laos and Cambodia continues to pressure North Vietnam for concessions and a path to withdrawal. Up to 500 U S warplanes are conducting daily raids. 75 percent target supply routes along the Ho Chi Minh trail. Withdrawal hinges on Ho Chi Minh trail impact, North Vietnamese concessions, and South Vietnamese air force progress.
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Blast Blaze in Philadelphia Leaves 1 Dead and 49 Hurt
Philadelphia police report a blast and fire caused by leaking gas tore through a residential area injuring 49 people and killing one. Fire crews battled flames as windows shattered and debris scattered across the scene. Neighbors described a violent, rolling blaze that forced evacuations.
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Schuylkill River
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Bridgeport Fire Department
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Black Caucus Forms to Represent Black Voters in Congress
Washington AP reports 12 Black lawmakers form the Black Caucus to advocate for civil rights housing education and jobs for 25 million Black Americans. Chairman Charles C. Diggs Jr. and vice chair Augustus Hawkins lead a 12 member group aiming to grow to 35 40 members in coming elections. The caucus plans two thirds vote rules and ongoing subcommittees while pursuing action on civil rights and related issues.
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Ohio
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D-Ill
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Dill
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D Calif
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Connally Appointment Seen As Likely Treasury Pick
The Senate Finance Committee is expected to approve John B. Connally's nomination as Treasury secretary despite questions about a Texas stock fraud case. Some senators will question Connally. others doubt the case will derail confirmation. Critics say Nixon aims to shift Texas support ahead of 1972 while Connally could be a pivotal political figure.
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Security and Exchange Commission
Waggoner Carr
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Proxmire
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Utah
Nixon
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Final Adjustments Made To Two Apollo Spacecrafts
Cape Kennedy Fla AP final preparations are underway for Apollo 14 as the command ship Kitty Hawk and lunar module Antares receive mechanical buildup ahead of a Sunday launch. Crews remove test gear, replace panels, check systems and install a fiberglass cover to shield the Saturn V ascent. Astronauts Shepard and Mitchell will spend 33 1 2 hours on the lunar surface while Roosa orbits in Kitty Hawk, carrying a two wheel cart and moon samples gear.
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Alan B. Shepard Jr
Edgar D. Mitchell
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Stuart A. Roosa
Kitty Hawk
Shepard
Mitchell
Moon
One Way To Get A Raise
Three Trumbull County commissioners in Warren Ohio were jailed five hours for contempt after refusing to raise the pay of Probate Judge Reed Battin's clerical staff. Battin ordered a $25 monthly raise Jan 4. the commissioners blocked it due to the 1971 budget not being drawn.
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Lamar Young
John McCloskey
1Lte Court of Appeals
George Jones
Nixon Faces Split Revenue Plan To Congress
The White House confirms a $16 billion revenue sharing proposal will be split into several bills to Congress, with portions bypassing the Ways and Means Committee. Officials say the division was planned from the outset, despite earlier Mills committee questions and public secrecy.
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Ways and Means Committee On the
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John D. Ehrlichman
Nixon
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Ways and Means
Upstate New York Isolated by Bitter Snowstorm
Arctic cold and high winds blasted the Northeast as a 7000 square mile area of Upstate New York was cut off. Five deaths and over 50 injuries were reported while roads closed and blizzard warnings persisted east of Lake Ontario.
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