Senate bars combat troops from Laos and Thailand
The Senate voted 85 to 4 to prohibit the use of any funds in the defense appropriations bill to introduce ground troops into Laos or Thailand. The measure, supported by Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield, aims to avoid U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia and could be renegotiated in conference with the House.
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UPI
United States
Senate
Laos
Thailand
Southeast Asia
Nixon
Appropriations Committee
Mike Mansfield
Korea
Vietnam
Rhodes Admitted to University Hospital in Columbus
Gov. James A. Rhodes was admitted to University Hospital Columbus for a persistent bronchitis and upper respiratory infection. The office said his condition is good and he is under care.
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Columbus
UPI
James A. Rhodes
University Hospital
Fancy pay sparring marks Elyria council faceoff over salaries
In Elyria, Democrats won a first reading to let councilmen accept reduced pay for the 1970 71 term, while Republicans pressed that the move is aimed at embarrassing them for past pay raises. The vote was along party lines with a unanimous GOP counter stance and claims of election law violations.
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Elyria
Scribner JL. Fauver
Council
Emer
My Lai photo shows armed boys and women
A Columbus Enquirer report says a published photo shows armed women and young boys said to be part of a Viet Cong unit near My Lai just before the 1968 My Lai massacre. An unidentified Army officer linked to the 11th Infantry Brigade provided the image, tied to film from a Viet Cong base camp two weeks before the raid.
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FT. Benning
My Lai
Columbus
11Th Infantry
Ft Benning
Columbus Enquirer
William L Calley Jr
My Lat
Cul Reid Kennedy
Smoker quitters rise as 25 million stop smoking
Washington United Press International reports a government survey shows about 25 million cigarette smokers quit between 1966 and 1968. Smokers of all ages and both sexes stopped, while the number of new non smokers aged 7 to 24 grows. The National Center for Health Statistics used Census data, noting about 38 percent smoked in 1968, down five points from 1966.
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Washington
UPI
National Center For Health Statistics
Census Bureau
Nixon troop pullout timetable may hinge on enemy offensive
Washington reports say only a major North Vietnamese and Viet Cong push could derail Nixon’s plan to steadily withdraw US troops through 1970. Officials expect continued phased releases, totaling up to 300,000 by late 1970 or 1971, with 20,000 to 40,000 advisers remaining through 1972. Infiltration rhetoric may shift for tactical aims, signaling Hanoi cannot overrun South Vietnam.
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Nixon
U.S
Vietnam
Hanoi
Pentagon
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Nixon outlines Vietnam troop reductions in televised address
Washington reports President Nixon announced a 50 000 troop ceiling cut by April 15 next year. He warned Hanoi that rising infiltration and enemy activity during reductions would risk their position. He said no negotiating progress since November 3 and urged Hanoi to join serious talks.
Missing Tennessee girl found in Atlanta store
Kristie Lynn Salter five year old daughter of Randall Slater was kidnapped from a Chattanooga department store during a Christmas shopping trip. After a nationwide alert she was found wandering inside Rich's Department Store in Atlanta and reunited with her family. FBI and police coordinated a fast return trip with Kristie traveling toward Chattanooga where doctors reported she is in good physical health.
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Tenn
UPJ
Georgia
Kristie Lynn Salter
Kristie
Atlanta
Bread Company
Randall Slater
FBI
JF Brown
Brown
Rich
Greenbriar
Jack Moore
Slater
Kitty
Tax reform bill handlers seek last minute Christmas vote
Washington AP reports negotiators struggle over key points in the big tax reform bill. House action secured a $100 social security increase and separate measures. Senate proposals include higher minimums and personal exemption changes, with a conference panel aiming for a combined, later effective package. Rep John Byrnes warns against forecasting future tax cuts.
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Washington
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Nixon
John W Byrnes
Wisconsin
Delega
Weather Outlook Colner Snow Flurries Diminish Clearing Cold
Snow flurries diminish with partial clearing and colder tonight with teens to lower 20s. Partly sunny and warmer Tuesday with highs mid 30s to lower 40s. Thursday brings increasing clouds and cooler conditions. Tonight's precipitation 30 percent, tomorrow 20 percent. Sunset 4 59 p m Sunrise tomorrow 7 47 a m. Details page 17. High 29 yesterday afternoon, low 19 this morning.
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Ex Ridgeville basketball star saves fellow GI life
John Snyder, a former Ridgeville basketball standout, was credited with saving an Army trainee during basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky. Practicing grenade throws, the trainee panicked and froze with a live grenade in hand. Snyder, 22, was 10 yards away and acted to prevent a potential disaster.
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North Ridgeville
John Snyder
Snyder
Great Lakes ice forms early as cold spell grips region
Freezing temperatures push ice formation on the Great Lakes earlier than normal with the upper lakes seeing the most early growth. A local incident recounts a recruit handling a live grenade in training where another tossed it to safety and the pin was pulled. it exploded harmlessly with no injuries. The piece notes the recruit is Edwin Snyder Jr of North Ridgeville, a 1966 North Ridgeville High School graduate active in sports, who later attended Lorain County Community College and was drafted in 1968. he faces an Army release in May.
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Edwin Snyder
Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville
Lorain County Community College
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