End of Viet decade marks U S force escalation and clashes
U S marks the new decade in Vietnam with renewed fighting and rising casualties. Official tallies show large American and South Vietnamese losses, including Viet Cong counterattacks during a short New Year truce and battles in the U Minh Forest as ground forces press a campaign against Viet Cong forces.
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Saigon
U.S
Indochina
America
Inna
Et Cong
Rhe V
Viet Cong
SAA Bonneed
Mekong
U Minh Forest
Mekong Delta
East Coast snowstorm snarls travel after New Year
The Northeast endures a heavy snowstorm that buries cities from Washington to Vermont. Roadways slow to a crawl as drifting snow and wind disrupt air travel with LaGuardia and Newark airports closed. Washington Dulles reports 14 inches. National Airport sees 8 inches. Airlines cancel shuttle flights and trains face delays.
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Associated Press
Vermont
Ared
Ohio
Newark
New Jersey
Cimanen Destas Deovenet
Eastern Airlines
Newamene Seamnane
Weslington
National Airport
Washington
Dulles
Rookie policeman goes undercover amid fading friendships
A rookie officer named Snively infiltrates a drug sting, costing him most of his friends. At a quiet local night, former schoolmates and band friends gather as he enters, facing danger and the strain of maintaining his cover while pursuing a risky trial.
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Eae Va
Snively
Ikea
Butte Weather Outlook From Snow Showers Next Day
Variable cloudiness with scattered snow showers in Butte. Today's high around 20 degrees and low near 6. Weather map on Page 12 provides regional details.
Montana Board Faces Funds Shortage At Galen State Hospital
Montana Tuberculosis Association reports that Galen State Hospital patients are denied care due to lack of funds. Corss says money has been redirected from other programs, hindering thoracic surgery availability and upgrades.
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Ee AP
Montana
Dennen
Bere
Galen State Hospital
Montana Tuberculosis Association
Corss
Graves and funerals mark eastern Kentucky mine disaster
In freezing ground crews began digging graves for 38 miners killed in eastern Kentucky's worst coalfield disaster. Walter Bentley was buried this week as family and church members mourned, while others expressed shock and courage. Gov. Nunn said miners were covered by Workmen's Compensation and insurance pools.
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Teers Stupa
Kentucky
Walter Aes
Walter Bentley
Muncy Creek Baptist Church
Leonard
Central Presbyterian Church
Hood
Congress Ready for Adjournment After SST Vote
The 91st Congress, close to adjourning before the constitutional deadline, left two big items: a March 30 funding extension for the Transportation Department including the SST and the final appropriation. House votes showed waning attendance as leaders doubted a Saturday quorum. Senator Proxmire agreed to fund the department through March with a separate SST vote on a new June 30 appropriation.
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Washington
T of Transportation
Senate
House
William Proxmire
Dwis
Congress
Proxmire
92Nd Congress
Nixon
IRS Expands Small Taxpayer Route to Tax Court
Washington reports the Internal Revenue Service allows small claims for incomes under $1,000 to go to U S Tax Court with simplified procedures. Taxpayers may seek trial within 90 days after a deficiency notice, and a $10 filing fee applies. Assistant clerk Francis J Cantrel says cases may be heard within six months.
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Washington
Eesee Ee
Eternal Revenue Service
U.S
Tax Court
U.S. Circuit Court
District of Columbia
Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service
Small Claims Court
Francis J. Cantrel
Inmates celebrate New Year with hot meal amid strike
About 1,000 inmates at the Washington State Penitentiary marked New Year’s Day by opening Christmas packages, watching football, and eating their first hot meal since a Dec 22 strike began. Guards cited health and ID concerns behind new restrictions.
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Walla Walla, Wash
Washington State Penitentiary
B. J. Rhay
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