Tennessee Flood Flares Across South After Tornadoes
Severe weather leaves thousands homeless as up to 11 inches of rain flood the Tennessee River system. TVA dams strain under record flows while Mississippi and northern Alabama report thousands displaced and several deaths. Officials warn the flood may worsen with river levels rising into the week.
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Panel proposes super Cabinet combining Kissinger and Rogers
A panel of organizational experts urged a new super Cabinet post merging Kissinger and Secretary of State Rogers with a broad reorganization of the State Department. The study faults the department for low morale and poor alignment with presidential policy, urging stronger UN leadership and closer NSC integration.
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Police on Routine Call Open Fire in Denver Shootout
Two officers, including a policewoman, attempted a disturbance arrest when snipers from second-story apartments fired. One civilian was killed, eight others injured, and four officers plus three civilians wounded during an pre-dawn battle. A large weapons cache was found in an apartment. Thirty seven people were arrested.
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Smoking record to be set
Washington based report projects Americans will smoke more than 565 billion cigarettes in 1973 setting a new high driven by population growth. The average smoker will use about 202 packs this year, unchanged from 1972, with little change expected in sales of large cigars chewing tobacco and snuff due to advertising and market factors.
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UPI
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Interior official meets Oglala Sioux leader at Wounded Knee
Marvin Franklin Interior Department assistant secretary for Indian affairs, arrived in Pine Ridge to meet Oglala Tribal President Richard Wilson amid the Wounded Knee occupation. No AIM talks planned. 40 to 50 shots noted at a federal outpost. 16 Californians arrested en route under anti riot statutes. Mt Rushmore protest blocked. food supplies moved to Wounded Knee by church reps.
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Lakota Coalition
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Black Hills
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Monument
National Council of Churches
Pregnancy drugs discussed at New York medical meet
Doctors reported at a New York meeting that thalidomide tragedy shows results of drug exposure in pregnancy. They cautioned that few drugs are definitely linked to birth defects while many medicines including aspirin and sedatives may be hazardous or cause subtle damage such as lower intelligence or behavioral issues.
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Sanford Cohen
New York University School of Medicine
Houston
Scotland
Oil price hike told for year
Washington AP The Cost of Living Council said major oil firms may raise prices 1 to 1.5 percent above base on a weighted annual basis with no justification required. The rule covers about three quarters of oil products and allows higher item prices with weak detection. Administration officials note many firms are below base or freeze prices from 1970. The measure is part of an anti inflation move by the Nixon administration.
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Dispute With Nixon Broadens To Congress Showdown
AP reports looming confrontations in Congress as Nixon faces vetoes on a $2.6 billion vocational rehab bill and a school lunch funding bill. Senate hearings on Gray's FBI director nomination may hinge on Dean testimony, with a possible 8-8 or 9-7 split. The rehab measure marks the first of 12 vetoed bills returning to the White House this session.
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Pat Nixon Celebrates 61st Birthday At White House
First Lady Pat Nixon marked her 61st birthday on St Patrick s Day with a small family dinner and a black tie country and western concert at the White House. Born March 16 1912 in Eli Nevada she often celebrates a day late to honor her Irish roots. The celebration included a green shamrock iced cake and broiled chicken. Tricia Cox 26 daughter was released from Georgetown University Hospital after a hospital stay and attended with her husband Army Lt Edward Cox arriving from Fort Benning.
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