Christmas at home for Higdon family after Navy rescue
In a living room lit by a bright Christmas tree, Navy Lt. Kenneth Higdon’s family recalls his absence on the first list. His mother, Mrs. Jeane Higdon, explains gifts sent to him aboard the USS Enterprise arrived after his death in combat. two days later Hanoi released a photo of him, a cruel yet hopeful reminder to families awaiting word as others remain unheard.
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Navy
Kenneth Higdon
Jim
Jeane Higdon
Enterprise
Hanoi
POW releases and a fatal crash headline
A Viet Cong release lists 27 POWs from the United States plus civilian captives in South Vietnam. Separately, James J. Sanders, 37, of Whitney, was killed in a two-cart collision near the north edge of Whitney on Sunday.
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Whitney (Ap
James J. Sanders
Whitney
Navy Pilot Released To See Dying Mother
Navy Cmdr. Brian B Woods, last prisoner released from Hanoi after the cease fire, heads home to Coronado as his mother Anita Woods, 70, remains in intensive care. Woods was shot down over North Vietnam on Sept 18, 1968 and spent more than four years in captivity. His father, retired rear admiral Wood Woods, says the family hopes the visit will spark his mother's recovery and that the family will welcome him back with love despite the long absence.
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Calif
UPI
Navy
Brian B. Woods
Hanoi
Wood
Woods
Brian
W.rd. Woods
North Vistnaim
Anita Woods
Coronado Hospital
Bolte
Itab
Dows
Paula
Unti
Wei
Catheen
Christopher
Michael
Iito
United States
James 4. Mulligan
Pensacola
Fla
Manor
Clark
America
Denton
North Vietnam
T Hey
Manila
Cairo University Student Protests Turn Violent
In Cairo riot police used tear gas and batons as several hundred students left Cairo University and marched toward central Cairo. Police dispersed protesters, one group breached a cordon near Al Ahram building, before security forces restored order.
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Cairo
UPC
Cairo University
al Ahram
POW Return Sees Homecoming for Freed Prisoners
US POWs freed from Hanoi arrive at Clark Field near Manila after years in captivity. Crowds greet them with cheers and signs as they undergo preliminary medical checks. most will rest before full examinations and reintegration.
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Abal
Fey
Abel
Roger E. Shields
Department of Defense Aito
Adm
Neel Gaylor
U.S
Pacific
Ha Clark Base
Kissinger to Take a Rest on Asia Tour
White House adviser Henry Kissinger will fly from Hanoi to Hong Kong for two days before heading to Peking. He plans no news conference in Hong Kong and will be joined by about 50 staff at the Mannahan Hotel. Two State Department China experts will accompany him to Peking.
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UPI
White House
Henry A. Kissinger
Hanoi
Peking
U.S
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Mancharin
State Department
John Holdridge
Alfred Jenkins
Canton
Cambodia
Norodom Sihanouk
Clarifying notes on rent controls and public safety queries
A San Antonio Stabilization Branch spokesman says all residential and non-residential property rentals are exempt from rent controls, while the Cost of Living Council may reinstate controls if increases become unreasonable. A San Antonio physician outlines glue sniffing effects, including dizziness, euphoria, possible death, and organ damage. The Texas DPS Medical Advisory Board reviews driver license applicants with disabilities, keeping reports confidential. A Social Security raise was 20 percent for all recipients since last September. individual inquiries should go to the local SSA office. City mugging figures are uncertain. San Antonio sees hundreds of robberies yearly, with 1,342 robberies in 1972.
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San Antonio
Social Security Administration
Brooks MDs Help Evacuate POWs From Philippines
Military physicians from Brooks Air Force Base assisted in air evacuation of prisoners of war from the Philippines. Lt. Col. William B. Moore and Maj. Jose J. Traval led a team of doctors and nurses aboard C2 Nightingale planes. The group supported the medical evacuation mission returning POWs to Memorial Hospital and San Antonio facilities after the peace accord.
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United Bass
Hubert F.brooks
Wer
Bonlili
Robert C. Halantong
Yor
Richard D. Heim
William B. Moore
Philippines
Jose J
Traval
Warday
L. Carpenter
Col
Philing
Nightingale Pettyjohn
Jay C. Ble
Theliet
Swinday
Satgard School
Patton
Abro
Brooks
Aerospace Medicine
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St. Mary's
Ramon
Memorial Hospital
San Antonion
Clark Afb
A.m
Bandit Robs Laundromat at Culebra Street
A masked bandit armed with a switchblade robbed Loma Park Laundromat at 3858 Culebra of 124 dollars. Mary Hernandez, 50, opened the shop at 8 am. the intruder threatened her, bound her, and fled on foot. Two passersby freed her after the suspect fled, with description noting a tan coat and about 25 years old.
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Loma Park
Mollie Gitlinger Guides Shoppers Across Joske Store
Mollie Gitlinger, a top Joske salesperson, handles diverse requests from gilt baby shower wraps to pajamas for Vietnam and Laos, tailoring shopping with personalized details. Her wide reach makes her department feel like the entire store as Mollie waits on more customers.
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Mollie Gitlinger
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