POWs Return Home Amid Jubilation And Delays
The last known American POW in the Philippines shows malaria delaying his return. In California Air Force Lt Col Louis Bernasconi and family are embraced by cheering crowds. Massachusetts Major Fernando Alexander praises the journey home. Texas Captain William Spencer expresses joy as Captain Robert White arrives at Clark Air Base after liberation. Jets transport 16 to Travis, 4 to Andrews, 17 to Sheppard, and others to March and Scott bases. Lt Cecil Brunson and Lt Cmdr Thomas Hall comment on Americanism and morale after release.
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California
Air Force
Louis H. Bernasconi
America
Massachusetts
Fernando Alexander
Texas
William A. Spencer
Stars and Stripes
Playboy Magazine
Army
Robert T. White
Clark Air Base
Mekong
Clark
Newport News
Judith
United States
Travis Air Force
Thomas R. Hall Jr
Hanoi
Wounded Knee Agreement Near
Federal negotiators report provisional accord to end the 34 day occupation at Wounded Knee South Dakota. Assistant Attorney General Kent Frizzell says a consensus has been reached on more than half of 10 Indian demands with talks to resume this afternoon.
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Wounded Knee
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U.S
Kent Frizzell
Ervin rejects Nixon offer to testify in Watergate probe
Senate Watergate committee chairman Sam Ervin says the Senate can subpoena any witness on its own terms and will not elevate White House aides above the people. He rejects Dean III as exempt and calls for adherence to evidence laws, noting claims of White House attorney status are conflicts of interest. A Republican on the committee adds two GOP senators were among Nixon aides targets by spies.
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Charles Percy
R-Ill
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R-N-Y
Charles McCloskey
R-Calif
Baldwin
FBI
James W. McCord
Capitol Hill
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Thieu Arrives For Conferences At Western White House
President Nixon plans to reassure South Vietnamese leader Nguyen Van Thieu of continued U S aid as Thieu arrives for talks at the Western White House in California. Officials expect discussions on cease fire violations and possible American reprisals with guests including Kissinger Rogers Bunker and Martin. protesters gathered outside during Thieu's visit amid demonstrations tied to Hanoi and the Viet Cong.
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Viet Cong
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William P. Rogers
Ellsworth Bunker
Saigon
Graham Martin
Bunker
Rogers
Camp Pendleton Marine Base
la Casa Pacifica
Washington
High Court Lets Stand Ruling Blocking Pipeline
The Supreme Court refused to overturn a lower court decision blocking construction of the 789 mile trans-Alaska pipeline. The case centers on right of way width and federal land use under the Mineral Leasing Act. Environmental groups had sued to halt work citing environmental concerns. The decision leaves the issue to Congress for resolution.
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Alaska
North Slope
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Wilderness Society
Meat Boycott Widens as Prices Spark Week of Protests
Support grows nationwide for a week long meat boycott protesting high prices. President Nixon announced a price ceiling on beef pork and lamb but consumer leaders doubt its effectiveness. Restaurants report mixed demand while Detroit and Chicago shoppers swap meat for chicken. Rainbow People's Party joins citing meat prices as criminal.
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Chicago
Frieda Marianos
Detroit
Cheri Killingsworth
Michigan
Rainbow People’s Party
White Panther Party
Farmers Hit by Rains Erosion Concerns In Thomas Grady
Farmers in Thomas Grady County report soil erosion after about eight inches of rain since Wednesday and over 10 inches for the month. Extension agent Kenneth Beasley notes crops washed or planted too deep, with 7 to 10 percent of the county’s corn already planted and unknown total damage. Post details include delays in decal purchasing and seven weekend accidents in Thomas County.
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George Lassite
Thomas- Grady County
Kenneth Beasley
Thomas County Extension Service
Forest Service
Beasley
Cleanup Rush After Georgia Tornado Outbreak
Thousands join massive cleanup after weekend tornadoes struck Georgia with eight dead across two states. Governor Carter calls it the worst natural disaster, estimating 50 to 100 million dollars in damage. relief centers to open in Jonesboro Conyers Monroe and Athens as federal aid is requested.
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Monroe
Athens
Twisters
South Carolina
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Bill Clack
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