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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1971
Page
1
New York City patrolmen voted to return to duty after a six day strike amid legal questions on public employee strikes. Police Commissioner Murphy warned of suspensions and a depleted force needing National Guard help if not restored.
In Washington Democrats chose Rep. Hale Boggs of Louisiana as the party leader for the new Congress after a second ballot vote. Carl Albert of Oklahoma was nominated for speaker and the caucus proceeded with changes to party rules and seniority.
In Los Angeles the Tate murder jury heard Beatles songs cited as omens of a racial war by Charles Manson. The panel weighed the evidence as the trial entered its seventh month with jurors directed to replay the White Album and hear edited letters from Susan Atkins.
Britain starts its first postal strike as 230 000 postal workers walk out at midnight over a pay dispute. Government negotiators led by Employment Minister Robert Carr fail to reach a settlement while Union of Postal Workers leader Tom Jackson says no agreement exists. Some operators continue limited service at Fleet Street exchanges.
Israeli leaders study Egypt’s reply and sources in Jerusalem say Cairo left the door open for negotiations. The response reportedly did not indicate plans to resume the Suez War at the Feb five ceasefire, nor request a UN Security Council session. Egypt and the Soviet Union issued a joint communique in Cairo announcing an exchange of political emissaries.
Oil from a ruptured bunkers fuel tanker fouled a 30 mile stretch north and south of the Golden Gate. Coast Guard estimates large leaks from Oregon Standard spread in San Francisco Bay while cleanup crews use skimmers booms and hay to absorb the slicks and protect wildlife.
Kansas City AP report notes a Bible class led by Rev Parker Dailey where his 13 year old daughter Brenda asks why a man cannot have multiple wives. Dailey cites Matthew 6 24 stating no one can serve two masters and uses the verse to frame the lesson.
Sen. George McGovern said the 1972 Democratic nominee will be chosen in presidential primaries, ready to enter contests from New Hampshire across the nation. He discounted Muskie polls and called the primaries decisive, noting Muskie has been the only runner on the track.
South Vietnamese armored forces advanced to within about five air miles of linking up with Cambodian troops to open Highway 4, the main supply route. Cambodian forces held at the northern entrance to Pich Nil Pass as the drive pressed toward the pass through the Elephant Mountains. American air activity expanded with rocket-firing gunships supporting operations in Laos and Cambodia. A 6,000-man South Vietnamese force attacked in War Zone C toward Mimot, with Kompong Seila and Pich Nil pass key to the progress on Highway 4.
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