Rockefeller seeks billions in federal aid in inaugural address
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller opened a rare fourth term urging closer federal state local cooperation and a $10 billion federal revenue sharing push. New York would receive about $1 billion to balance the next budget while he backs universal health coverage and a national youth communication clearing house. The ceremony faced snowfall and a sparse audience in the Capitol.
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Fireworks and Festivities Mark New Year Across World
Fireworks lit skies from Rome to Rio as nations welcomed 1971 with celebrations. In Naples and Manila fireworks injuries rose while Pikes Peak hosted a hiking club finale. Rose Bowl parade drew 1.5 million in Pasadena as a winter storm hit the East Coast and President Nixon rang in the year at Camp David watching football and TV.
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Holiday Road Toll Mounting
United Press International reports a rising New Year holiday death toll from multiple crashes across states. Five killed in a three car pileup on the New York State Thruway near Buffalo. Four killed when a teen car struck a train near Rock Falls. A family of four perished near Lake Odessa, Michigan, with a 15 year old in critical condition. Three sisters and a teen companion died in Corpus Christi after a car hit theirs. By 10 p.m. EST 165 traffic deaths, 16 fires, 4 other fatalities. Texas led with 17 traffic deaths.
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Vatican to Sign Arms Pact Amid Peace Day Appeals
Pope Paul VI spoke on New Year’s Day of peace and mercy as the Vatican announced it would sign the nuclear nonproliferation treaty. He cited clemency for eight prisoners and urged democracy as the path to peace while addressing a Rome crowd in St. Peter’s Square and a Mass for the poor.
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Poland Grants Some Benefits to 10 Million Amid Riots
Poland's new government announced wage hikes and other relief for about ten million people as church leaders criticized the crackdown on Christmas week food riots. Officials say the aid targets low earners hurt by price rises, while shipyard workers face limited raises and ongoing economic troubles.
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Rockefeller Inaugural Has A Martial Touch
The fourth New York governor Rockefeller began his four year term with a martial display featuring cannon salutes and guards in bearskin caps. Bishop Edwin B. Broderick delivered an invocation urging smooth sailing amid rising costs and taxes. Snow disrupted attendance with many lawmakers absent, while the governor’s family and notable guests filled the hall, including Rockefeller’s son Rodman.
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Eban invites Jarring for visit as peace talks loom
Israel's Foreign Minister Abba Eban said he invited UN peace envoy Gunnar Jarring to visit Israel and Jarring would consider it. Eban stressed clarifying procedures for indirect talks starting soon under Jarring. He noted Israel returns to talks in better military position and linked Palestinian welfare to Middle East peace. Palestinians reject a state excluding all of Israel and vow continued struggle.
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91st Congress to Adjourn Amid SST Financing Clash
The 91st Congress eyes adjournment after approving a March 30 funding extension for the Department of Transportation including the SST. Senate debate, led by Sen. Proxmire, leaves SST finance unsettled for March, while House members anticipate limited attendance before adjournment.
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U.S. Enters Second War Decade in Vietnam
AP report marks 1971 as new decade in the Vietnam conflict with fresh fighting and rising American casualties. Throughout the first decade, about 44,200 U.S. servicemen killed and 293,225 wounded, plus roughly 117,900 South Vietnamese killed and 251,700 wounded. Allies claim about 690,400 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed in the decade. Casualties since last Saturday were still being tabulated.
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Gift Exchange Center Aims to Swap Style for Value
Post Yale boom boosts Ted and Shirley Margulis who run the Gift Exchange Center in Los Angeles. They swap new undamaged gifts at retail value with a 20 percent service fee, offering 10 000 items and franchise operations in 16 cities. They credit gifts and anecdotal items from sawn head wares to vintage wares as examples of what shoppers swap.
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