Strikes and Protests Shake Italy Over Social Reforms
In a nationwide walkout nine unions led by Lama demand housing, health care, taxes, schools and transport reforms. Eleven of 20 regions hit with four hour work stoppages and a noon to 3 p.m. railway strike disrupted Rome Milan Bologna Genoa and other cities as authorities warn against extremism.
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Italy
Emilio Colombo
Milan
Naples
Florence
Luciano Lama
Bologna
Genoa
Bomb explosions rock Saigon and Phnom Penh amid Viet Nam unrest
Anti American attacks rise ahead of Communist holidays as U S forces face gasoline bombs and a fatal shooting sparks a broader wave. An eight man patrol nearly wiped out in a mine field. six were killed and two wounded. A Navy plane crash near the Ranger carrier leaves two dead and four missing. Two helicopters lost to enemy fire with multiple casualties reported. Cambodia reports a major victory near Prey Totung, northeast of Phnom Penh.
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U.S. Navy
Saigon
South Vietnam
Associated Press
Michael Putzel
Demilitarized Zone
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U. S. Command
Navy
Gulf of Tonkin
North Vietnam
Ranger
U. S
Quang Tri
Cambodia
Prey Totung
Phnom Penh
Penn Central Seeks Aid To Avert Impending Shutdown
Trustees of the Penn Central railroad warned Congress they may run out of money and go out of business within weeks without $100 million in direct loans or guarantees. They urged action at a Jan. 8 hearing, noting a freight embargo could be needed between Christmas and New Year’s and that funds would run dry by March 31.
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Washington
Congress
Penn Central Railroad
Use Commerce
Jervis Langdon Jr
Langdon
Anti Smoke Ads To Be Voluntary
FCC rules that broadcasters will not be required to air anti smoking messages after the cigarette advertising ban takes effect. Congress banned all broadcast cigarette commercials after New Year’s Day and broadcasters previously had to offer free anti smoking time under the fairness doctrine. After Jan 1, each station must judge in good faith whether a controversial issue is presented.
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UPI
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Congress
U.S
Conferees Seek Limits on Cambodia Aid Bill
A congressional bill before adjournment would authorize 550 million dollars in aid to several nations with 255 million earmarked for Cambodia. The measure would bar U S ground combat troops or advisers in Cambodia and set conditions on approval of assistance.
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Lion
Cambodia
U.S
State tax hike faces uncertain amount in tough budget
Rockefeller pushes for higher state taxes as lawmakers brace for a winter battle over revenue sharing. Spending rises from education aid and a tax sharing program strain a budget now near 8 billion dollars, with a half billion-dollar deficit looming and income and sales taxes most likely to rise. Democrats protest while Republicans seek ways to limit impact, with proposals potentially tied to federal aid.
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Assembly
Perry B. Duryea
Duryea
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Open heart surgery uses 600 gallons of blood in Chicago
Warren C. Jurdh a 50 year old railway accounting clerk with hemophilia underwent a nine hour open heart operation at Michael Reese Hospital to replace a defective heart valve with an artificial one. A hospital spokesman said it was the first such operation on a hemophiliac and the first cited by the American College of Surgeons. He was reported satisfactory in the ward.
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Chicago
Michael Reese Hospital
American College of Surgeons
Warren C. Jurdh
East German Budget Allocates Large Military Share
East Germany plans 1.9 billion dollars for arms in 1971, ADN reports, amounting to nearly 12 percent of the state budget. The figure marks an increase of about 122.9 million dollars from 1970.
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Berlin
East Germany
ADN
Volkswagen Raises 1971 U S Prices Across Nation
Volkswagen of America on Tuesday announced price increases for 1971 models in the United States. The changes remove East West price differentials, yielding an average rise of 4.3 percent on the East Coast and 1 percent on the West Coast. The Beetle moves to 1845 dollars nationally, while the Superbeetle tops at 1985 dollars.
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Englewood Cliffs
N.J
Volkswagen of America
United States
State Police Bargainers Seek 15000 Dollar Salary Plan
The New York State Police bargaining unit proposes a 1971 contract raising officer pay to 15000 in year three, with 11500 year one and 13000 year two. The plan adds promotions up to major, military credit for retirement, double civil disturbance pay, advance posting of schedules, and two-man patrol car requirements. Sergeant George Zink notes the proposals reflect increased burdens and danger.
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Albany
N.Y
New York State Police
Police Benevolent Association of the
New York State Police Inc
PBA
Afl-Cio
George Zink
Fixodent Plastic Cream for Dentures Invention
A new plastic cream named Fixodent forms an elastic membrane to hold dentures to natural mouth tissues. Described as a revolutionary daily use product, it is linked to U.S. Patent 3,003,988 and claims improved retention of artificial teeth.
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U.S
Canadian Fishing Boat Crew Seized Off Lorain
Ohio wildlife officers seized the 65 foot Canadian tug Liddle Brothers 14 miles off Lorain in Lake Erie and arrested captain Jerry Liddle 33 and seven crew members for fishing within Ohio waters without a permit. The vessel carried more than 500 gill nets and was boarded after an aircraft spotted it.
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Lorain, Ohio
Ohio Division of Wildlife
Lorain
Lake Erie
Jerry Liddle
Wheatley
Ont
Ohio
Liddle
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