Nixon Wins 1971 Bonehead of the Year Award
The Dallas Bonehead Club names President Nixon as 1971 Bonehead of the Year for backing the Redskins to beat the Cowboys and for advising Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula. The telegram invites him to the award banquet as America’s No 1 sports fan.
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South Viet Nam abandons Cambodian base amid rising invasion threat
South Vietnam pulls out of Krek and other Cambodian bases to bolster Saigon defenses as Communist pressure grows. About 2,400 Cambodian troops desert into South Vietnam while North Vietnamese moves in Laos threaten U S targets and air campaigns continue. Military spokesmen report increased MIG activity along the Ho Chi Minh Trail and renewed protective strikes against anti aircraft bases.
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Shootout blamed on Muslim plot in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge leaders blame a Black Muslims plot for a deadly shootout with police that killed two deputies and two Black demonstrators, wounded 34, and led to a citywide curfew with 800 National Guardsmen patrolling downtown. Police and officials describe outsiders and agitators involved amid a 1,000 strong morning protest.
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County eyes all waste plant types for Lorain plan
Lorain County plans a county wide solid waste disposal facility open to all disposal methods. Commissioner President Jeres mo J. Keron said bids should be sought within a month after cost estimates for all methods are prepared and discussed with participating municipalities.
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Tunnel blast suits name Lorain firm
Detroit jurisdiction reports Capital Dredge and Dock Co of Lorain named co defendant in the first two damage suits over the Lake Huron tunnel blast that killed 21 last year. Plaintiffs Richard Carlson and Rodney Webster, injured while employed by Greenfield Construction Co., seek $3 million and name City of Detroit, Detroit Metropolitan Water Services, Mile High Drilling Co of Denver and Indian River Construction Co of Jacksonville as defendants.
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Council approves fire pact with Henrietta Township
South Amherst council approves a fire protection agreement with Henrietta Township. The pact outlines service terms and funding arrangements for shared fire protection to improve regional coverage.
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OC grad writes and talks on China journey
Oberlin College graduate Jan C. Ting, a 1970 alumnus, discussed his journey to China and his souvenir Mao buttons that amused Red China observers. Ting, who previews a book about his travels to be published in March, spoke to Oberlin residents last night.
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McCarthy threatens walkout of party over 1972 climate
Former Senator Eugene McCarthy warned in Chicago he may bolt the Democratic Party if the 1972 nominating climate remains controlled by party leaders from the 1968 era. He cited the Chicago convention and noted Humphrey’s 1968 path.
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Weather Forecast Shows Mild Temperatures Ahead
The forecast calls for cloudy and mild conditions today with a high in the lower 40s and a clear cold night with a low in the lower 20s. Tomorrow expects partly cloudy skies and a high near 49 with near zero to 10 percent chance of precipitation. Winds vary from westerly to southwest, sunset at 5 16 p.m and sunrise at 7 51 a.m.
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