Russell dies at 73 after long illness in U S Senate
Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia, a dominant figure in the Senate for five decades, died at 2:25 PM EST after a prolonged illness. He was 73, dean of the Senate, former chairman of the Appropriations Committee and long-time member of the Armed Services Committee. His death came on the opening day of the 92nd Congress, a day he had not missed since 1933. He served as president pro tempore, placing him third in line for the presidency.
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Truman Hospitalized After Sudden Abdominal Pain
Former president Harry S Truman, 86, was rushed by ambulance from his Independence home to Research Hospital in Kansas City Missouri with a sudden onset of moderately severe abdominal pain. Doctors listed his condition as good and said he was resting quietly in a private third floor room with wife Bess at his bedside.
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Weather and Truman hospital update
Redlands weather today shows a high of 53 and a low of 47 by 1 30 p m. Year ago saw 70 and 43 with Wednesday predicting 76 and 49. Truman remains in hospital for the sixth time since leaving the White House in 1933 as doctors assess his illness. He is described as fair and weak with relief in discomfort. bodyguard Mike Westwood stays near his room as doctors continue evaluation.
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Cold wave freezes Florida citrus causing heavy losses
United Press International reports a multi million-dollar cold wave cripples Florida citrus, halting harvests as subzero temperatures and dense smog from smudge pots threaten groves. Officials cite 120 million boxes still to harvest, with past losses of 18 million in December 1957 as a grim benchmark while warming trends loom later today.
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Moscone Attacks California Public Utilities Commission
Senate Democratic leader George Moscone told Beverly Hills Bar Association the California Public Utilities Commission threatens consumers. He urged an immediate legislative inquiry into PUC actions, criticizing staff reassignments and public access restrictions as weakening expertise and turning specialists into amateurs against utility firms.
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92nd Congress opens as Kennedy ousted from Senate leadership
The 92nd Congress convened with Senate Democrats ousting Sen. Edward M. Kennedy as Democratic whip by a 31 to 24 vote to Sen. Robert Byrd. Byrd becomes No.2 to Majority Leader Mike Mansfield as Republicans elect Sen. Hugh Scott over Sen. Howard Baker. Amid opening rituals, Mansfield urged a rule change to curb filibusters while major policy debates loom, including Social Security, revenue sharing, and defense budgets ahead of Nixon's State of the Union.
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Bruce accuses Reds of prisoner secrecy for talks in Paris
In Paris Vietnam peace negotiations, U S Ambassador Bruce accused the Communists of withholding information on captured Americans held in secret camps in South Vietnam. Madame Binh blamed U.S. demands to pull out all forces and Thieu’s regime for the deadlock, while Xuan Thuy criticized the Nixon Doctrine. Next talks set for two weeks.
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Mansfield objects to Nixon Cambodia air progress
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield charged that the Nixon administration is widening air operations in Cambodia beyond Congress intent. Senator Cooper said the campaign violates the Cooper Church amendment barring U.S ground troops or advisers, while State Department officials defended actions as lawful. A House liberal resolution urged an immediate halt to offensive operations and a June withdrawal deadline.
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Cat freed from mug uncovers hidden mouse in Middlesbrough
Police responding to a burglary call in Middlesbrough England found a cat with its head stuck in an old tin mug. When officers freed the cat a live mouse was released from the mug.
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Oil washing on shore today diminishing
Oil reached Northern California beaches again but in smaller amounts as it seeped toward Bolinas Lagoon. Hundreds of conservationists and volunteers worked a second night to shore up booms across the lagoon mouth. Many grebes and ducks were coated with oil. more than 500 birds were rescued for cleaning and care. The slick, part of a tanker collision, spread along 60 miles of coastline before retreating as crews reinforced defenses.
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Coast Guard bars Sierra Club from cross-examining at hearing
The Coast Guard ruled the Sierra Club and Save the San Francisco Bay Association have no legal standing to cross-examine witnesses in the marine board of investigation into the Standard Oil tanker collision. The agencies may observe and submit written questions. a full public hearing will be chaired by Capt. Joseph K. Gould with Lt. Cmdr. Roy Nichols Jr. as board member. Standard Oil vessels Arizona Standard and Oregon Standard, and captains J Harry H. Parnell and Morris E. English, attended.
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