Mine blast kills cadets at Thu Duc Military Academy in S Vietnam
A remote mine detonated during an early morning training column at the Thu Duc Military Academy six miles north of Saigon killed 16 cadets and an officer instructor and civilian. Eighteen Vietnamese and 35 others were wounded, as a company of 150 to 206 cadets began a training exercise. Other reports noted increased Mekong Delta mortar activity and 27 Americans wounded in South Vietnam. Rescue helicopter crews retrieved three American airmen last week near a North Vietnamese patrol. one missing plan remained unresolved.
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Court rules draft boards cannot punish delinquents
The Supreme Court held draft officials may prosecute violators of Selective Service laws in court rather than reclassify or punish by local board actions. The case of David Earl Gutknecht of Gaylord Minnesota involved speeding up induction after he allegedly dropped his draft card at a U.S. marshal’s feet in Minneapolis. Gutknecht faced four years in jail for refusing cooperation with induction officials.
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Israeli Jets Strike Egyptian Bases Near Cairo
Israeli planes attacked Egyptian army outposts and a large base near Huckstep east of Cairo, part of a two week campaign. Cairo and Amman dispatches reported Egyptian claims of no damage and Lebanese concerns about security amid regional tensions.
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Tris no alarm for skin divers on sport boat incident
A converted sport fishing boat carried two dozen divers when a mishap occurred but no injuries were reported. Police say the event involved the divers and a nearby shore area with minimal risk to bystanders.
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Nixon selects G Harrold Carswell for Supreme Court
The Washington Star reports President Nixon has chosen Judge G Harrold Carswell of Tallahassee Florida to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. Carswell, 50, was last promoted to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The White House and the Justice Department would not comment. UPI said a White House aide told Carswell to remain silent.
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U.S. pushes simpler warranties reshaping appliance claims
Federal pressure trims jargon from major warranties including GE dishwashers, replacing broad disclaimers with clearer terms. A Senate Commerce Committee hearing will assess if manufacturers must ensure retail repair and warranty work, amid industry opposition.
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Vietnam to rejoin Paris peace talks
Allied officials said South Vietnam will rejoin the four way negotiations in Paris despite hints from Hanoi and Viet Cong that they will stay away. Pham Dang Lam returned from Saigon to attend this week’s meeting joining U S negotiator Philip C Habib. Hanoi and Viet Cong leaders have been absent since before Christmas.
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Agnew Ends Three Week Asian Tour
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew finishes a three week tour of 11 Asian nations and departs Hawaii for Washington. After a refueling stop at Travis Air Force Base his Air Force 2 jet is due at Andrews Air Force Base near the capital. A welcoming delegation led by Secretary William P. Rogers will greet him. In Hawaii Agnew and his wife relaxed at the Hilton, played volleyball with aides, and made no public appearances during the stay.
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Shoestring tricks for a tough business climate
A self made businessman reflects that in today’s economy the best you can manage on a tight budget is to take a stumble. He notes the difficulty of building from the ground up and the prevalence of risky missteps on limited funds.
Congress resumes work in election year session
The 1st Congress returns to business as Nixon seeks budget cuts and policy battles unfold. Democrats weigh vetoes on education and health programs while the White House faces inflation and deficit pressures. A looming Feb. 2 budget plan and November elections influence timetable and votes.
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British adviser finds no Biafran genocide claim
Lord Hunt, adviser to British Prime Minister Wilson on Nigerian war relief, concludes no evidence of genocide in Biafra after a three day tour of major towns including Oru and surrounding strongholds.
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Nigerian War Relief
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Arctic cold snaps sweep wide area with icy weather
An Arctic air mass brings snow and freezing rain across the central south from Texas to North Carolina. Chicago endures record cold with subfreezing nights as residents face water and heat outages in multiple districts. National temperatures show a broad cold wave with warnings in effect.
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Weather forecast for the region with cold, cloudy conditions
Cold, variable cloudiness and strong winds. Lows tonight around 13 degrees above zero, highs tomorrow and Wednesday cold. Chance of precipitation low tonight and tomorrow, winds light to northwest 3 to 10 mph. Sunset 3 27 pm, sunrise 7 40 am. High 20, low 0 noted in recent day report.
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