One American Killed as Viet Cong Cease-Fire Attacked
The Associated Press reports that early in the Viet Congs New Year cease-fire at least one American soldier was killed and several injured by a mortar attack. South Vietnamese forces reported ten wounded in four Viet Cong rocket and mortar strikes during the first 44 hours of the 72 hour truce, with no major ground fighting but ongoing skirmishes near Saigon.
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George Esfer
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S
South Vietnamese
Budgeting under Nixon Eyes $200 Billion Threshold
Washington dispatch says the House plans a nearly balanced budget by June 27 as administration officials project spending topping $200 billion for the first time. Officials discuss budget cuts and possible new taxes, including a value added tax, while争 lawmakers resist certain levies and push for deeper spending cuts ahead of the 1974 fiscal year.
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Sterling F. Green
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Phe Alte
House
Congress
Wwe
Nixon
Inez Wriday
Stily
Treasury
Eisenshower
Wilbur D. Mills
Arthur I Burns
Jtide
Thhairman
Federal Reserve
Burns
Unmarked Grave Awaits Victim Of Accident
MarShat Mien AP reports a unidentified teen aged 16 to 18 was fatally struck by a car on 04 new Marshal in Calhoun County. The sheriff says no identification is possible. he wore an Army jacket, blue shirt, jeans, and cowboy boots, with brown eyes and long brown hair. County officials named him John Calhoun pending ID and plan a nondenominational funeral.
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Marshat
Mien
Yong Niga
Boricons
Calhoun County
Don Tles
John Calhoun
Rock Festival Financial Debacle Ends in Chaos
A three day Miami Hollywood rock festival collapses into a financial flop with 47 arrests, a major power failure, four canceled acts, and an estimated six figure loss. Promoter Norman Johnson and staff faced charges as attendance peaked at roughly 15,000. ticket price was $20. An emergency evacuation followed a fatal fall from a spotlight tower.
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Holly Woop
Broward County
Siitars
Johnson Gaid
High Masaeq
Norman Johnson
Ieralding
Shipbuilding Costs Torpedo Estimates
A congressional study team reports shipbuilding costs and Navy overrun estimates may rise up to 1.2 billion dollars above initial projections. Navy procurement head Gordon Rule testified on contractor claims tied to Navy ordered changes affecting 125 ships over 18 years. Overrun totals include 38 major weapons systems costing 2.9 billion, with central cost tracking acknowledged as lacking.
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Jim Adams
Associated Press
Washington
Jiy
Vost
House Senate
William "Proxmire
Navy
Gordon Rule
Navy Procurement Control
Subcommittee of Economy
Asst
Robert F. Kellerman
Proxmire
Neo Hwo
Nixon and Congress Clash Over Budget Fight In 1970
Washington report outlines a collision course between President Nixon and the Democratic Congress over a $19.7 billion health and education appropriation. Republicans warn of veto threats amid inflation worries while Democrats push for bigger spend on education health and defense. Politico analysts note party aides anticipate sharp budget battles at session start as inflation and policy priorities dominate.
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Walter R. Mears
Washington
Nixon
Democratic Congress
Senate
Hugh Scoll
Congress
Warren G. Minnison
Dent
Campaian
Mark Shields
Peter D. Mart
Berdeer
Milt Mansfield
Latin American investment game loses appeal for U S interests
George Gedda reports a shift as American investors face hostility and scrutiny in Latin America. The piece outlines rising nationalism, clashes between government and business, and a downturn in U S investment appeal amid corruption and resource concerns.
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U.S
Cohn Indicted for Bribery and Bank Holding Case
AP reports Chicago sources say Ray M. Cohn of New York finances and former counsel to Senator ward Harahan is indicted on bribery and Bank Holding Act charges. Grand jury in November named Cohn and associates holding more than 15 percent control of two Chicago banks. Officials declined comment beyond acknowledgment of the matter.
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Cimcago
Ray M. Cohn
New York
Illinois
Slate
Atty, Ld
Joseph Ward V. Harahan
R. McCarthy
Wisconsin
Biow
Cohn
Bolnz
Bolsried
New York City
Sun-Times
Colin
Hanrahan
Senios
James Murray
Chicago
Pet
Hark
Ried
Stock market weakens as year end tax loss selling continues
New York stock market opened weak as tax loss selling persisted into the last trading session of the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 132 points in early trading, with most key issues showing fractional moves. Notable moves included Alcoa, Boeing, Continental Oil, GAF, Eastman Kodak, Jersey Standard, and General Motors among active blocks such as Amfac and Texas Gulf Sulphur.
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NEW York Fap
Sparket
Uet
Ingre Thie
New York Stock Exchange
Dow Jonas
Sd Indusmats
TOLOS
Ng&g
Alesa Aluminum
Pon Central
Boeing
Connental Gil
Amt Gaf
Amfac
Texas Gulf
Eastman Kodak
M& To
Jersey Standard
Up Mh
1General Motors
Justice Department clears Conn senator of tax evasion
Senator and Democratic member Thomas J Nowht of Connecticut announces that the Justice Department found no basis to prosecute him for inciting tax evasion. The AP report notes the ruling ends the investigation with no charges filed.
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Associated Press
Thomas J. Nowht
D-Conn
Wie
Justice Department
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