Indian forces seize Jessore and Sylhet amid East Pakistan drive
Indian troops broke through East Pakistan defenses capturing the Jessore base three miles from the city and the town of Sylhet amid a wider push toward Dacca. Reports said house to house fighting continued in Jessore as Meherpur Jhenida and surrounding centers fell. Comilla was isolated as Gomti River crossings were severed and the eastern front widened.
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Iied Press International ‘Law Radio
Aghammad Yahya Khan
Rmment
Istan
Pakistan
Jessore
Sylhet
Daccaren
S.hj.f. Manekshaw
Indian Army
East Pakistan
Akti Ahni
Freedom Fighters
Western Front
India
Akistan
Hamb
Junnawar
Twi
Akhar
Kashmir
Delhi
Dacca
Jessore City
Meherpur
Jhenida
Gomti
Comilla
Hughes Alive and Publishing Book Deal Hits March Release
Howard Hughes has spent the past year touring the Western Hemisphere and recording his autobiography for publication next March. McGraw-Hill has acquired world rights to a 230000 word manuscript, with Life magazine to serialize 30000 words, and Dell Publishing to release a paperback in 1973. Hughes collaborated with Clifford Irving on the project, stating the book reflects his own words and experiences.
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New York
UPD
Howard Hughes
Western Hemisphere
McGraw-Hill Book Company
Hughes
Life Magazine
Clifford Irving
McGraw-Hill
Bahamas
Red China
Hogues
Irving
Dell Publishing
Man Sues For Million In Health Case
A Buhl man files a million dollar health lawsuit in Boise federal court alleging permanent disability from dust and tobacco smoke. Dave Langley accuses R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Rangen Inc. of causing his total disability after 20 years of dusty work and heavy cigarette use. He seeks 509000 from each defendant.
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Boise Upd
Buhl
U.S
Boise
Dave Langley
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Rangen, Inc
Idaho
Twin Falls
Langley
Reynolds Company
McClure Warns of Environmental Over-Reaction
U S Rep James A McClure speaking to the Idaho Reclamation Association cautions that environmentalists overreact on the Lower Teton Dam project and may do so on other issues He cites opposition to detergents and worries about gasoline lead additives and similar public reaction.
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Pocatello
UPD
U.S
James A. McClure
Lower Teton Dam
Idaho Reclamation Association
McClure
Teton River
Newdale
Idaho
U.S. District Court
U.S. Senate
Republican Raps Nixon Policies in News Interview
Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott criticizes President Nixon for insufficient advance notice on cabinet and court nominations. He compares White House secrecy to intelligence operations and cites late word on Earl Butz nomination and the Supreme Court picks of Rehnquist and Powell Jr.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Hugh Scott
Nixon
White House
Scott
Washington Window
Earl L. Butz
Agriculture
Butz
Capitol
Agriculture Committee
Supreme Court
William H. Rehnquist
Lewis F. Powell Jr
India Pakistan War Stages Fierce Battles Across Regions
Reports say 151 killed and many injured in attacks on populated areas as a major tank battle unfolds in Kashmir. India claims 30 000 Pakistani troops with 130 tanks and counterattacks after a large Pakistani assault. East Pakistan sees reported airport capture at Jessore with ongoing assault on defenses. Pakistan denies Indian navy sinkings off Karachi.
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Yahya Khan
Pakistan
Awami League
All Pakistan
Nurul Amin
National Assembly
India
Kashmir
All-India Radio
East Pakistan
Jessore
Rawalpindi
Karachi
Wheat Growers Name Idaho Association Officers
Robert Draake of Plummer is elected president of the Idaho State Wheat Growers Association succeeding Kenton Fredrickson of Weston. Ben Hayden of Pocatello is vice president, George Brammer of Lenore secretary, with Dick Smith of Rexburg and Myron Sorenson of Malad as national directors and Bud Dunham of Nez Perce as representative for Western Wheat Associates.
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Pres. Bose
UPD
Robert Draake
Plummer
Idaho State Wheat Growers Association
Kenton Fredrickson
Weston
Ben Hayden
Pocatello
George Brammer
Lenore
Dick Smith
Rexburg
Myron Sorenson
Malad
Bud Dunham
Nez- Perce
Idaho
Western Wheat Associates
Senate confirms Butz after personal lobbying effort
One hour before announcements Butz was confirmed 51 to 44 after he pressed reluctant senators. Rehnquist and Powell nominations remained under consideration as Scott urged more openness to gain broader administration cooperation.
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Butz
Rehnquist
Powell
Scott
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Histan
Vernment
Maldistan Radio
Yahya To
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Pakistan People’s Party
Nural “+n
1 + 1stan Democratic Party
Amin
New Delhi
Orgin
Kindio Pakistan
Yahyattan
West Pakistan
Tonday
Toward Hughes Alive and Publishing Book
Remington
Lektra
Mennen “Royal Regiment
Max Factor
Woodhue
Faberage “Hai Karate
Black Belt
Norelco
Sunbeam - Schick - Remington
1St Avenue
Sandpoint
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