Rift Between Thieu and Nixon Over Peace Plan
Saigon reports a split between President Nguyen Van Thieu and the Nixon administration on political aspects of Nixon's peace proposals. Thieu demands Saigon negotiate political matters, not Washington, amid Rogers remark that the United States is flexible on provisions calling for Thieu’s resignation before the upcoming presidential election.
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Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Nixon
Thieu
Washington
South Vietnam
United States
William P. Rogers
U.S
Bui Diem
State Department
Rogers
North Vietnam
Abortion Bill Advances Through House and Senate Maneuvers
An abortion counseling bill faced a House Judiciary Committee hearing after swift behind the scenes moves. In the Senate, chairman Rubin reshaped a court reporters’ fee bill into an abortion counseling measure offering免 immunity to certain groups and restricting ads to free services. Details note past felony status for abortion actions and debate over limiting information to reduce illegal abortions.
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Indianapolis
House Judiciary Committee
Senate
Judiciary
George A. Rubin
Rubin
Indiana
Police Chief James Swift Wins Top Exchange Award
Police Chief James L. Swift, 39, won the 1972 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award from the Terre Haute Exchange Club. Swift, in his 13th year as a policeman and Terre Haute FOP president, helped crack down on vice with Mayor Brighton and earned a gold lifetime FOP membership.
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James L. Swift
Exchange Club of
Terre Haute
Swift
Indiana Fraternal Order of Police
Hattie Maddox
FOP
William J
Bill) Brighton
Brighton
Exchange Club
Ted Melvin
Frank Hoffman
Robert Skitt
Clyde Lovellette
John O’leary
Leo Ford
FBI
Indiana State Police
Vigo County
C. Joseph Anderson
United States
Emergency Dock Bill in Doubt
Congress faced a deadline to pass emergency legislation ending the West Coast dock strike before Lincoln’s Birthday recess. Senate leaders planned to push a binding arbitration bill, while the House favored a 60 day back-to-work order and cargo restrictions. differences risked stalling action.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
House
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Nixon
House Labor Committee
Hawaii
Mansfield
Weather Summary for Terre Haute Vicinity
Cloudy with light snow chances tonight and Wednesday. Lows 5 to 10 above, highs near 20 to 25 in Indiana and Illinois. River stage 2.5 feet and rising. dirt dust count 54 micrograms per cubic meter. Sunrise 7:50 a.m. sunset 6:18 p.m.
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Terre Haute
Vicenity
Indiana
Illingis
Haldeman urged to name accusers or issue apology
Democratic chairman Lawrence F. O'Brien called on White House chief of staff H R Haldeman to name those he accuses and document charges or issue a public apology for his remarks accusing Nixon critics of aiding the enemy. Senator Dole urged candidates to put the nation first on the war issue while Muskie faced criticism of his stance.
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Washington
Lawrence F. O’brien
H. R. Haldeman
Nixon
Haldeman
United States
O’brien
Robert J. Dole
Kansas
Edmund S. Muskie
Muskie
Maine
Saigon
North
Ronald L. Ziegler
NBC
White House
George McGovern
South Dakota
Ambush by Viet Cong repelled as U S truck hit
In Saigon a Communist ambush on a U S truck convoy failed after helicopter gunships intervened. One American wounded. a truck destroyed. In Washington Thieu presses his demand to negotiate South Vietnam's political future and rejects imposed peace terms.
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Saigon
U.S
Washington
Nguyen van Thieu
Nixon
Thieu
South Vietnam
Northern Ireland Leaders Split Over Wednesday Disruption Plan
Catholic leaders clash over a Protestants ban on rallies as Bernadette Devlin and the Civil Rights Association push for a day of disruption across Northern Ireland with sit ins and sit downs. Catholic MPs oppose the plan urging a 24 hour fast instead amid ongoing guerrilla attacks on British troops and a past deadly incident at Free Derry Corner.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Bernadette Devlin
Civil Rights Association
Omagh
Londonderry
Free Derry
Vigo Circuit Court Study Amazes Judge Anderson
A Vigo County study of 1971 circuit court cases shows 41 defendants sentenced to Indiana prisons, with Judge C. Joseph Anderson noting his leniency concerns and preferences for shorter sentences. He cites trends favoring rehab and discusses probation for first offenses, especially in property crimes, while harsher treatment remains for crimes against persons.
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Indiana
C. Joseph Anderson
Anderson
Vigo County
New York
Probation Office
Andersen
The Occllated Blenny Life In European Coasts
The ocellated blenny is a scaleless fish that inhabits rocky shores around Europe. It thrives in tidal pools and crevices where it feeds on small invertebrates and algae.
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Europe
Reprieve for 11 000 drafted men delayed by 1972 orders
The Selective Service issued a reprieve for over 11 000 men who had received induction orders but not yet reported for duty. Curtis W Tarr moved them and 115 000 Extended Priority Selection Group members to the Second Priority Selection Group, delaying drafts unless a national emergency arises. Original induction dates were postponed to early 1972 or until a specified date before April 1.
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Washington
Selective Service
Curtis W. Tarr
Tarr
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