National moment of prayer proclaimed after Vietnam cease-fire
President Nixon proclaimed a national moment of prayer at 7 p.m. to observe the Vietnam cease-fire with ceremonies and activities. Gov. George Wallace urged hope and prayer for lasting peace. Archibishop Conkey to lead a mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Trinity Church bells planned to begin at 7 p.m. War Resisters League rally in Seattle planned for this afternoon. Silent moments at theaters and at veterans conventions also noted. City officials in Milwaukee and Titusville called for bells and lights.
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Associated Press
Nixon
Vietnam
America
George Wallace
Alabama
Terence Cardinal Conke
New York City
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Trinity Church
Wall Street
War Resisters League
Seattle
Cleveland
Cobury
Henry Maier
Milwaukee
Tom Mariant
Tistusville
Fla
Kissinger Reports Contained Vietnam Policy For Postwar Aid
Kissinger told a closed Senate session that the United States will not be drawn back into war in Vietnam if fighting resumes after a cease fire. He said Congress will be consulted on aid decisions as North Vietnam pledges to adhere to the accord, while discussions focus on how to aid reconstruction. The Pentagon said the first group of American POWs is expected to be released within two weeks as the peace process unfolds.
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Washington
Henry A.kissinger
Congress
United States
Vietnam
U.S
North Vietnam
Kissinger
Wixon
Senate
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Paris
Capitol Hill
House
Pentagon
Hanoi
Jess
Wreck recalled from 1905 New Year Eve trip near DC
Eighty six year old John L Grayson recalls the Balfimtore and Ohia Mail Roach wreck at the Terracotta station near Washington DC. He traveled from Keedysville on New Years Eve 1905 on a train 15 minutes ahead of the wrecked train. His train left earlier and he saw cars split open in the accident, noting the vivid damage and asking how many recall the wreck. The piece also notes the popularity of the name Deborah in early 1950s era announcements and birth dates between 1950 and 1955.
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John Lee Grayson
Main St
Sharpsburg
Washington, D.C
Grayson
Washington
Keedysville
Taler
Nixon Projects Bigger 1974 Budget Amid White House Cuts
President Nixon told congressional leaders the fiscal 1974 budget will total 268.7 billion dollars an increase of about 19 billion over the current year. The White House plans to dismantle several agencies to cut costs as a national economy debate looms in Congress. A related note recalls the tale of a “Throne” near the Washington County Courthouse and an old fountain described by Frank James.
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Washington
Nixon
Senate
Democratic
Mike Mansfield
House
Congress
Mansfield
Budg- Planning and Zoning Commissee
White House
P&z
Donald
Hat Nixon
Lionwide
Economic Opportunity
Science and Technology
National Aeronautics and Space Council
Washington County
Frank James
Williamsport
Ta Journal
Thomas Katbaugh
Alte
Controls On Booze Tobacco And Drugs Under Pricing Rules
The Cost of Living Council said certain items including food and beverages, tobacco, and drugs remain under price and wage controls under Phase 9. Mandatory controls limit price increases and profit margins for firms earning at least 20 percent of revenue from food, with large restaurants and catering operators specifically affected. Some foods for humans and animals are exempt until processing stages.
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Washington
Council
Watergate Judge: Not All Facts Out Yet By Lawyers
U S District Judge Joby J Sirica told prosecutors and defense lawyers he does not think they are drawing out the full story behind the June Watergate break in and the alleged bugging of Democratic headquarters. He emphasized the need to reveal all relevant facts as the trial enters its third week.
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Don McLeod
Associated Press
Washington
U.S. District Court
Joby J. Sirlea
Sirica
Atty
Joh N. Mitchell
Commerce
Maurice Stan
Inside Mail Sections After Supreme Court Ruling
A newspaper scan reviews mail coverage on page 2 and contrasts it with a page 4 feature about an American family facing serious trouble. A back page item titles a Jewell deriding harassing state employees, highlighting local tensions and public agendas.
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Jewell Dering
Paris Pact Ends Vietnam War With Toasts and Signings
An agreement to end the Vietnam War and restore peace was signed in a Paris hotel ballroom. The ceremony lasted 18 minutes with champagne toasts as documents for U S South Vietnam and North Vietnam were signed, while protests outside greeted the envoys.
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Paris
Vietnam
Arc de Triomphe
United States
North Vietnam
U.S
Stnto
William P. Rogers
Tran van Lam
South Vietnam
Gide
Forden
Neuyon Duy Trinh
Nguyen Tri Tinh
de Viet Cong
Greenwich
Binh
Draft ends as United States moves to all volunteer forces
Washington AP Malvin R Laird announced the end of the military draft five months before Nixon aims to shift to an all volunteer armed forces. The draft law expires in July and the administration plans to keep the draft on standby for possible emergencies.
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Washington
Seery
Defense
Malvin R. Laird
Nixon
Laird
Dafenta
Parla
Secretary of the Army
Nixon Administration
Congress
Four Nations Discuss Postwar Military Commission Plans
The text notes talks on a four nation central commission including Canada Indonesia Poland and Hungary and a temporary military commission to be formed by the four parties. It mentions documents for Rogers and Trinh and protocols plus a fourth on removal of American allies in North Vietnam, with mentions of Walters.
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Fease
Central Commission of
Canada
Thedonesia
Poland
Hungary
Aint Military Commission
Rogers
Trinh
North
Raspberry Juice And Nude Dancers Featured At Teen Gathering Place
In Gardena California a new bar named The Party markets itself as a teen gathering spot. It serves fruit juice only with nude dancing, drawing attention for legality and potential access by underage patrons. Managers defend the format as permissible while noting age ranges target 18 to 41 year olds and that some patrons are younger.
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Teen Gathering Place
Richard Saltus Gardena
Calif
Rocky Dugard
Supreme Court
State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
ANC
al Rabin
Furth
Bess
Ing Business
Alub
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National Association of Theater Owners
Hotel Majestic
France
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Debra Carols
Paar
Hugh W. Sloank
G. Gordon Liddy
Sloan
Sta
Finance Committee
Mitchell
Hort
Siriea
Silber
Silvan
Sirie
Hhatice Committee
Federal
General Accountling Office
Justice Department
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