West Virginia East River Mountain Tunnel opens near Bluefield
The $36 million East River Mountain Tunnel on I-77 near the West Virginia Virginia line will form the seventh longest roadway tunnel in the United States. Twin tubes about 5400 feet long will link Mercer County West Virginia and Bland County Virginia, cutting about 13 miles of travel. Officials say work is ongoing at full speed and anticipate an early next year opening.
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North Vietnam accuses Nixon of slander over war materiel claims
Ha Van Lau, head of Vietnam commission implementing the Paris accord, accuses the United States of slander for alleging Hanoi sends war materiels south. He says the U.S. bears responsibility for cease fire issues, mines, and troop withdrawals, while Vietnam will continue prisoner releases.
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Bomb hits Lon Nol palace in Phnom Penh raid
A small propeller plane dropped two 250 pound bombs inside the grounds of Cambodia’s presidential palace injuring and killing dozens. President Lon Nol declared a state of emergency and signaled a possible transfer of power to the military. The blast hit a palace guard barracks near Lon Nol’s residence. Lon Nol was unharmed.
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Anti U S Army protests strain German alliance
AP reports a surge of anti U S Army incidents in Germany last week reflecting growing public scrutiny and a deteriorating mood toward the U S presence. Berlin fears renewed calls for troop withdrawal as Brandt resists pullout while youths and officials protest U S bases and alleged mistreatment in joint maneuvers.
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Senators Seek Opinion on Cable TV Regulation
West Virginia State Senate lawmakers in Charleston seek input on regulating cable television. Senator Frank Deem and Senator Patrick Hamilton discuss proposals before the March 21, 1973 deadline.
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Soviet interior minister criticizes police for crude attitudes
Interior Minister Nikolai Shchelokov, in Pravda, said he would address crude attitudes and occasional ineffectiveness in the militia. He called for strict punishment of criminals and emphasized loyalty to Communism as the guiding spirit for militia officers.
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