Adjourment Finds Nixon In Good Shape
Congress adjourned for the holidays as Nixon secured key economic wins amid a divided Pay Board issuing strict new rules. The panel granted up to 7 percent raises in special cases and outlined tentative executive pay limits while labor members warned of appeals. President Nixon praised progress on economic legislation as Congress returns January 18 to resume foreign aid talks.
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Democratic Congress
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Scott
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Mrs McCullough testifies on events before shooting
Ellen Marie McCullough testified in Vigo Circuit Court about repeated beatings and disputes with Earl McCullough during their brief marriage and after, detailing the crowbar attack, hospitalization, and subsequent moves to escape him. She described narcotics as a cover for his activities and recalled a four day hospital stay after severe abuse.
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Earl McCullough
Ellen Marie McCullough
3Rd St
McCullough
John A. Kesler
Kesler
Wheaton
Henderson Acquitted in My Lai Trial
Col Oran Henderson, the last high ranking soldier tried, was acquitted of all charges for concealing killings of over 100 civilians in the My Lai massacre. Only Lt William Calley Jr was convicted of criminal responsibility, facing a life sentence later reduced to 20 years.
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My Lai
Oran K. Henderson
William L. Calley Jr
Calley
Ft. Benning
Henderson
Ground Is Broken for ISU Civic Amphitheater in Terre Haute
Ground breaking ceremonies Thursday afternoon marked the start of construction on Indiana State University Civic Amphitheater. A $10 million project with a 10,000 seat capacity will be centered on Mulberry Street and is expected to be completed in December 1973. ISU President Alan C. Rankin led officials, trustees, faculty, alumni, civic and state leaders, and contractors at the event.
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Mulberry St
ISU
Alan C. Rankin
Indiana
ISU Board of Trustees
Paul Siebenmorgen
Wayne Schomer
Ralph Tucker
Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce
Leland Larrison
Herbert J. Lamb
Anton Hulman Jr
Forrest Sherer
ISU Foundation
Allan Mitchell
Don Smith
James Acher
William Hitch
Hugh McQuillan
Martin Photo
Weather Summary Terre Haute Indiana Illinois Forecast Notice
Nationwide weather map note shows 6 am readings and river stage at 16.5 feet stationary. Terre Haute area cloudy and not very cold with light snow possible tonight and Sunday. lows near 20 to 25, highs upper 30s. Indiana region similar with measurable precipitation around 39 to 40 percent. Illinois expects variable cloudiness, warmer on Sunday with highs 40 to 48. Temperature readings at 6 am and 2 pm show 15 and 29 respectively.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Basket Fund Gifts Gaining Momentum for Christmas Aid
Cash donations to The Tribune-Star Basket Fund support Christmas baskets for needy families in Vigo County. Contributions at The Tribune-Star office 721 Wabash Ave will be published. Notable donors include A Friend, Mrs. Melvin Prater, Jim Lusco, and Star Editorial with a total of $1,546.41.
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Wabash Ave
Tribune-Star Fund
Vigo County
Jay A
Loss of War Threatens Old Regime In Pakistan
Radio Pakistan said President Yahya Khan would soon transfer power to a representative government after protests against his handling of the India Pakistan war threatened his military regime. Bhutto’s Pakistan People’s Party led demonstrations in Lahore and Peshawar, with a turnout near Rawalpindi and Lahore’s racetrack scene. Bhutto, named foreign minister and deputy prime minister, was sent to the United Nations as the government promised a new constitution early next year. The East Pakistan based Awami League had won a majority in elections, but Yahya outlawed it. Defense Minister Ram urged India Pakistan talks without cease-fire details. Continued on Page 8. Col. 5.
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Charles M. Mount
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India
Yahya
Pakistan People’s Party
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Lahore
Peshawar
Rawalpindi
Bhutto
New York
Pakistan
United Nations
People’s Party
West Pakistan
Awami League
New Delhi
Jagjivan Ram
U.S
Mideast
Rogers
Riad
Ethan
U.N
State Department
Robert J
Rogers Renews Pursuit of Mid East Interim Settlement
Secretary of State William P. Rogers reopened the American drive for an interim Arab-Israeli settlement. He spoke separately by phone with Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban and Egyptian Foreign Minister Muhamad Riad during UN talks. Administration sources say the move signals renewed U S effort after a pause, but details remain unclear.
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Washington
William P. Rogers
State Department
Rogers
Abba Eban
Muhamad Riad
Cuba Warns Over Attacks Move to Protect Shipping
Washington says naval and air units are placed on alert to back a warning against Cuban attacks on commercial vessels. The State Department pledges U.S. aid to ships under attack if requested by the registering nation while vowing to take necessary measures under international law to protect citizens and freedom of navigation in the Caribbean.
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United States
State Department
Cuba
Robert J. McCloskey
Caribbean
U.S
Cesar Ritz and the Ritz name in hotel luxury origin
The term Ritz for luxury originates with Cesar Ritz, a Swiss hotelier famed for founding a chain of opulent hotels. His innovations and branding defined high end hospitality.
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Ritz
Cesar Ritz
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