02 Feb 1973
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1973
Page
1
In a State of the Union style message, President Nixon asks Congress to back his belt tightening budget and to cooperate in a constructive relationship. He stresses a fresh approach to government and mutual respect between executive and legislative branches as he outlines two basic positions.
The chief delegates from the United States, North and South Vietnam and the Viet Cong met to discuss troop withdrawals and prisoner exchanges, with security for International Commission monitors and regional HQs planned in Hue, Da Nang, Pleiku, Phan Thiet, Bien Hoa, My Tho and Oan Tho.
Indiana lawmakers opened a second weekend of public discussion on Gov Otis Bowen s property tax relief plan with debates over its merits and flaws The House Ways and Means Committee prepared a do pass report as members debated tax changes including a reduced sales tax and a scaled income tax while Democratic amendments were rejected leading to further delays Continued on Page 7 Col 4
Washington officials press North Vietnam for more names than the seven American servicemen and three civilians listed as captives in Laos. Kissinger says the names are not complete and 308 U.S. servicemen and four civilians remain unaccounted in Laos, with broader questions about Indochina prisoner totals.
Nixon's appointees to the new Consumer Product Safety Commission face Senate grilling amid claims of secret pledges to the White House. Allegations cite assurances to clear actions with the Office of Management and Budget, prompting anger in Congress while the White House denies the charges. The five member panel will include three Republicans and two Democrats.
Harry P. Brentlinger announced approval of a 260000 project to build a new two story wing at the Vigo County Home adding 36 beds and facilities financed with federal revenue sharing funds. W L Tatlock noted the Citizens Committee applauded the plan and reviewed 1972 activities while praising Superintendent Carl Kolle and Matron Margaret Kolle. Five committee members were reelected to another three year term.
Cloudy and cooler tonight with light snow possible. Saturday brings partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures with lows near 30 and highs around 40. Indiana and Illinois forecasts align with the cooler trend. dirt dust count measured at 35 micrograms per cubic meter. Sunrise 7:57 a.m. Sunset 5:11 p.m. River stage 10.5 feet and rising.
Washington AP report shows unemployment easing to 5.0 percent the lowest in 2 1/2 years while total employed fell 1.8 million to 81 million due to seasonal factors. Average hourly earnings rose to 13.78 with weekly pay slipping to 138.35 as work hours declined.
The statement notes that plums rank as the most widely distributed stone fruit, emphasizing their broad cultivation and presence across regions. It highlights the fruit's global reach among stone fruits.
The Vigo County Teachers Association asks readers to decide if an apology to the Vigo County School Corporation Board is warranted after a board member charged the teachers with trash and malicious half truths. The board delayed contract talks until an apology is offered, citing a newsletter article criticizing field trip limits and noting the district's bus constraints and planetarium program visits.
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