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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1972

Page

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Peace Talks Ship Day

An Associated Press dispatch notes a day set for peace talks aboard a vessel in Paris signaling resumed negotiations. The report outlines parties involved and expected timetable.

Postwar Work Not On Agenda In Saigon Report

AP reports the United States government expects changes in Saigon but notes that postwar work is not on the current agenda and parties hold cautious views about timelines and roles. The message signals cautious planning amid uncertain transitions.

United States

Strauss elected Democratic National Committee chair at meeting

Dallas attorney Robert Strauss won the DNC chair on the first ballot in Washington. He succeeds last July’s interim leader and vows to pursue reform while retaining key reform supporters like Basil Patterson as vice chair. Opponents warn over reform versus unity during the post McGovern losses era.

Washington Robert Strauss Dallas Tex Democratic George McGovern Strauss Mitchell Manatt Westwood Mrs. Westwood Charter Commission Basil Patterson Cochairman Party Reform Commission National Committee

Jetliner Crashes Near Chicago Killing At Least 45

An airliner with 61 people on board crashed into a residential area near Midway after being instructed to circle for a second landing approach. Officials noted the missed approach procedure had not been cleared and urged caution in linking it to the disaster.

Chicago Lamb Aees Miller Eeen Ecciety

Truman's Condition Improves as Rest Aids Recovery

On the fourth day of hospitalization, Dr. Wallace Graham said Truman is resting better than in recent days and that his condition, while still critical, shows improvement as doctors work to balance nutrition and stabilize heart function. Blood pressure remained 116/70, pulse 98, temperature 99.2.

Truman Wallace Graham Graham

SIU student killed in two car crash near Murphysboro

A Southern Illinois University student and a prominent American Legion leader were involved in a fatal two car collision on Route 13 near Murphysboro. Robert Melo witz, 26, of Bellwood died about two hours after the crash at Memorial Hospital. Gunn, 25, district commander for the American Legion, survived. Melowitt Melowitt was born November 30, 1946 in Bellwood.

Southern Illinois University South Illinois American Legion Robert Melowitz Bellwood Morial Hospital Murphysboro Doctor’s Memory Carbondale Merowitz Gunn American Legion Illinois Melowitz Alexander Peggy Bod- Melowitt

Apollo 17 mission nears lunar touchdown in late 1970s era

Apollo 17 advances toward a moon landing as Houston and Cape Kennedy teams verify systems. Dr. Rocco Petrone envisages possible U.S.-Soviet cooperation on future lunar flights with simultaneous landings around 1975.

U. S Rocco A. Petrone Russia

Louella Parsons, Hollywood gossip queen, dies at 92

Louella O. Parsons, lifelong Hollywood gossip columnist, died in Santa Monica at age 92 after a career spanning four decades. She survived by a daughter Harriet and had a long history of health problems including tuberculosis and heart attacks.

Louella O. Parsons Santa Monica Harriet Hollywood Miss Parsons Oeadin Gng New Dorothy Manners Hedda Hopper Louella Belle Dixon, M The Star Chicago New York William Randolph Hearst

Soviet rockets found in IRA armory tied to Russia

British officials say the Soviet Union is involved in Northern Ireland violence after Russian made rockets were found in the IRA armory. They claim agents operate on both sides of the Protestant Catholic conflict amid gunfire at Crossmaglen with no casualties.

Belfast Northern Ireland Irish Republican Army IRA London Middle East Palestine Ireland Cyprus British Defense Ministry Royal Navy Independent News of the World Egypt

Schools tell menus run on records page this week

Schools publish weekly lunch menus on the records page starting today. SIU Health Service Administrator Sam McVay becomes the youngest non medical professional heading a major university health service. Murphysboro and Herrin cagers win opening games as SIU loses twice in Pittsburgh tourney.

SIU Health Service Sam McVay Henry de Fiebre

Moynihan Expected to be Named India Ambassador

President Nixon is poised to name Daniel P. Moynihan as ambassador to India. The 45 year old former Kennedy official and Nixon aide, who served as Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs and later Counselor to the President, is expected to receive the appointment this week. Moynihan has a long record in urban policy and public service.

Nixon Daniel P. Moynihan White House India Kennedy Moynihan Harvard Democrat F. Kennedy Lyndon B

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