Smokey Bear to Receive Replacement as Old Bear Nears 24
National Zoo officials plan for Smokey the Bear to be replaced as the old cub lion approaches age 24 this spring. A younger "Little Smokey" is moved next door in anticipation of the elder bear's eventual demise.
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Smokey the Bear Near End of Life at National Zoo
Smokey the Bear, longtime symbol of forest fire prevention, is aging in quiet at Washington's National Zoo. At nearly 24, he faces arthritis and eventual death, with Little Smokey moved nearby and officials considering humane destruction if pain increases. The bear, found orphaned in 1950, still receives mail and care from zoo staff.
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Secret Service Ends Protection of Agnew
The Secret Service said protection for former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew ended at midnight Sunday on Treasury Department orders. Agnew, visiting Frank Sinatra in Palm Springs, had been accompanied by agents who were in California. Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz approved the decision amid criticism from some congressmen.
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Helicopter flight lands on White House lawn sparks charges
Army private Robert Kenneth Preston faced a DC Superior Court hearing after federal charges of unlawful entry were dropped. Preston, a helicopter mechanic at Ft Meade, stole an Army UH-1B Huey, flew over Baltimore Washington Pkwy and into restricted airspace before landing on the White House South Lawn. He was taken to Walter Reed Army Hospital for psychiatric evaluation and later returned to duty. President Nixon was away at the time.
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Army helicopter theft at White House grounds shocks spectators
A stolen U S Army helicopter landed on the South Lawn of the White House amid shotgun fire by federal police. The pilot was Pfc. Robert K. Preston, 20, from Ft. Meade Maryland, as shown in the inset.
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Compromise Dominates Final New Mexico Legislature Session
Special Correspondent Marjorie Beck notes the final General Appropriations Act of 367.6 million was reached by a three by three compromise committee. The piece details environmental statements repealer efforts and Governor King’s likely endorsement, shaping state policy and politics in Santa Fe.
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Harmony ends New Mexico Legislature adjourns after budget accord
The 1974 New Mexico legislature, after a special session and inter party battles, agreed on a 367.6 million General Appropriations Act. The compromise preserved higher education and school funding, with minor cuts and restorations, ending the session with broad support.
Weather outlook with showers and cooling winds
Occasional showers and breezy, turning colder tonight. Clearing and mostly fair Tuesday with a slight warm up. Lows around 28 tonight, highs near 62 Tuesday.
Argentine Flood Death Toll Rises Over One Hundred
Reported by AP in Buenos Aires the toll from severe floods climbs past 100 as rescue teams aid about 100000 homeless across more than half of Argentina's 22 provinces. Russia to test ICBMs Tuesday as Geneva talks resume. Japan extends Egypt credits of 140 million for Suez widening and 100 million for economy development.
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Balloon Fiesta Lights Albuquerque With Pilots From Around the World
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta returns with pilots including Dennis Floden from Flint Mentions Phogg, Tom Gabel of Champagne Ill and many international flyers. Contests range from spot landings to a tumbleweed drop as events run Thursday through Sunday at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds.
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