Saigon Frees 37 Prisoners Across Demilitarized Zone
In a Sunday move Saigon freed 37 North Vietnamese war prisoners and sent them by rubber boats across the border river to their home. One flagging a Viet Cong banner shouted Long live North Vietnam as they left midstream. The government had planned 40 releases, three choosing to stay in the South. The Saigon Foreign Ministry urged Hanoi to respond by freeing captured U.S. airmen and other allies. All released prisoners were disabled. They rode in armored vehicles from Quang Tri, 19 miles south of the DMZ, to the border.
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the Demilitarized Zone
Vietnam
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Foreign Ministry
Saigon
Hanoi
U.S
Quang Tri
Demilitarized Zone
Ben Hai
Gio Linh
Dmz
Thorton E. Ireland
United States
Enemy threat looms as Phnom Penh endures Tet tension
Cambodian capital rattled by fears of a three-sided enemy approach after a power plant attack. Reports say North Vietnamese forces advanced from the south and a highway bridge near Saang was blown. Tet rumors swirl while South Vietnamese units pull back from Highway 4 deployments and prisoner exchanges unfold near Gio Linh.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
U.S
Saang
Bassac
Saigon
Legislature Nears Showdown Over Auto Insurance Reform
As a special session nears, Florida lawmakers clash on returning to prior approval for auto insurance rates. Senate leaders favor modifications to the California Plan, while House sponsors push a bill allowing hearings or automatic approvals, amid bipartisan opposition and concerns over open competition.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Senate
Jerry Thomas
Thomas
Senate Select Committee On Insurance
Wellborn Daniel
D-Clermont
Daniel
California
House
Insurance Committee
Richard Pettigrew
Kenneth “Buddy” Mackay
D-Ocala
Florida
Mackay
Dennis McDonald
St. Petersburg
Pettigrew
Roy Hess
Pensacola
Truman’s Condition Revised to Fair After Illness
Kansas City AP Former President Harry S Truman’s condition was changed from good to fair by his physician, with vital signs normal and diagnosis of colitis. Spokesman John Dreves said there is no alarm, noting appetite is fair but overall appetite remains low.
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Kansas City
Harry S. Truman
John Dreves
Dreves
Truman
Wallace Graham
Graham
Policeman Shot Down In Pahokee On Main Street
Veteran officer Samuel M. Stephens, 34, was fatally wounded after stopping a green 1970 Oldsmobile with Miami plates believed stolen. Kerr and Shackford investigated at 2 a.m. and Stephens died at 10:20 a.m. after eight hours of surgery. The stolen car, owned by Stanley Cobb of Miami, was recovered later.
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Pahokee
Fla
Samuel M. Stephens
Miami
Main Street
Stephens
Shackford
Ulysses Kerr
Kerr
John F. Kennedy Hospital
Palm Beach County
Lake Worth
Stanley Cobb
Apollo 14 astronauts near moonflight countdown
Cape Kennedy reports Apollo 14 crew one week from launch with Shepard, Mitchell, and Roosa preparing flight plans, conducting jet proficiency runs, and fishing while countdown begins. They aim for a Fra Mauro highlands landing to deploy a nuclear science station and study 4.6 billion year rocks, following the Apollo 13 mission setback.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Navy
Alan B. Shepard Jr
Edgar D. Mitchell
Air Force
Stuart A. Roosa
Roosa
All-Stars
National Football League
Discovery
Shepard
America
Mitchell
Moon
Fra Mauro
Space
Earth
Snow Slides Kill 4 Injure 6 in Cascades Pass
An avalanche struck two ski cabins in Stevens Pass Washington early Sunday killing four people and injuring six. Four survivors were rescued from wreckage as heavy snow continued to block the highway and rescue teams scoured the area.
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Wenatchee
Wash
Cascade Mountains
Washington
Yodelin
Stevens Pass
Seattle
Chelan County
Sherrif
Barton Edgers
Kenny Lewis
Lynnwood
Peggy Dean
Weather Service
Korean Ministers Offer Resignations After Hijack Incident
Two cabinet ministers submitted resignations after a hijacking attempt on a Korean Airlines F27 left the plane grounded near the DMZ. Police officers faced charges for failing to check passengers, while the hijacker, a high school dropout, killed himself after detonating grenades. several crew and passengers were injured.
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Seoul
Korea
North Korea
Korean Airlines
Sokcho
Copliot
Shrimpers Reminded of Sanctuary Area Limits
Florida Marine Patrol reports shrimp harvesters entered closed bayous after a weekend influx of large white shrimp. Cinco Bayou area north and west of Cinco Bayou Bridge Garnier's Bayou north of the bridge and the segment of Santa Rosa Sound west of Brooks Bridge are designated nursery areas to protect juveniles. Despite the surge, La Lander noted a slowing pace by Sunday night as thousands of pounds were taken in what may be the largest January shrimp influx in three decades.
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Florida Marine Patrol
John la Lander
Cinco Bayou
Cinco Bayou Bridge
Garnier
Brooks Bridge
LaLander
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Cecilia Moran
Becky Moran
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Annette Marie Gagnon
Joseph Gagnon
Fort Walton Beach
Elk’s Club Bar-b-que
Index Athuseimenis
CreTeeeretty
Abby
Sthett
Franeer
Cascades
Debora Edgers
Cindy
Wenatchee Hospital
Lewis
Bill
Eriene
Richard
Mark
the Weather Service
Curity
South
Park Kyungwon
Park Sun Yup
Park Too-chin
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