Austrian Is Successor To U Thant
Kurt Waldheim an Austrian diplomat will be United Nations secretary general for five years. The General Assembly planned to appoint him after the Security Council backed him on his 53rd birthday. Waldheim emerged after rounds of voting that eliminated rivals with vetoes, and China lifted its veto. He takes office January 1. U Thant retires December 31. He pledged active leadership and highlighted UN reform possibilities.
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United Nations
N.Y
Kurt Waldheim
General Assembly
U Thant
Security Council
Austria
U.N
Council
Waldheim
Max Jakobson
Finland
Carlos Ortiz de Rozas
Argentina
Jakobson
Ortiz de Rozas
Soviet Union
China
A Thant
Burma
New York
Bhutto Shifts Mujib Detention to House Arrest in Pakistan
President Bhutto says he will release Sheik Mujibur Rahman from prison but keep him under house arrest as part of a political settlement following the East Pakistan crisis that ended with Bangla Desh. He names Nurul Amin as vice president and moves to end martial law rule.
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Rawalpindi
Pakistan
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Sheik Mujibur Rahman
Bhutto
Bangla Desh
India
Mujib
Nurul Amin
Peking
China
National Assembly
Sheik Mujib
Awami League
Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan
East Pakistan
League
Pakistan People’s Party
East Two
West Pakistan
Frederick County Eyes Deluxe 156-Unit Georgetown Village
A $1.6 million deluxe apartment complex is planned on 7.6 acres along Senseny Road across from Fairway Estates. Georgetown Village will feature 13 brick with wood trim buildings, 156 units, a swimming pool, and a wading pool, with first occupancy planned after construction of the initial model building. Rentals start at $165 for a one-bedroom.
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Frederick County
Senseny Road
Fairway Estates
Georgetown Village
EE. Bayliss, Jr
Georgetown Village Associates
Silver Spring
Maryland
Benjamin B’ Weitz
Winchester
Bayliss Company
Fred Lb. Glaize III
First Casualty 10 Years Ago in Vietnam Focus
Livingston Tennessee recalls James Thomas Davis as the first American to die in Vietnam on December 22 1961. Defense Department figures show 45 618 service members killed in action and 304 353 wounded. Davis 26 was an adviser in Vietnam for nine months and died in a Viet Cong ambush after his truck struck a mine.
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Livingston, Tenn
James Thomas Davis
Middle Tennessee
Vietnam
Defense Department
Army
Davis
Ft. Devins
Mass
Dandelions Bloom on First Day of Winter in Mild Weather
Mrs. Arthur Mumpower from 1305 Vanceright Circle picked several dandelions in her yard on December 22 as mild temperatures linger, resembling spring. Treasure Box closes until January 5. G W Motors to be closed Friday December 24. Lockers open December 24 from 7 a.m. to noon. Fleet & Co. Inc. retail and wholesale dept. closed December 24 and 25. Death in family inquiry line provided.
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Arthur Mumpower
Vanceright Circle
Retail & Wholesale Dept
Fleet & Co., Inc
Santa Patrols Spread Christmas Cheer in Lynwood
Off duty officers in spare squad cars drive Lynwood streets as Santa Patrol, handing out candy socks to children. Police Chief Ralph Darton launched the program 20 years ago to foster trust, with 10,800 socks this week bearing a message that the officer is a friend in need.
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Lynwood
Calif
Los Angeles
Ralph Darton
Peace Officers Association
Waldorf Drive
Santa Patrol
Milton Henley
Tammy
Henley
New Rent Guidelines Announced by Price Commission
The Price Commission unveiled new rent rules affecting residential units with separate terms for monthly weekly rentals and long term leases. An automatic 2.5 percent operating cost increase is allowed, while rolls backs may be required for past raises above the new limit. Critics warn the plan could trigger inflation and permit substantial hikes.
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Washington
The
Price Commission Today
C. Jackson
Grayson _ Jr
Price Commission
Grayson
Rose Wylie
National Tenants Organization
Commission
Our Own Drug Problem Going to Jail
A Winchester Star essay depicts the uneasy clash between police and youth over drug law enforcement. It follows an officer in a diner and examines fear, bias, and public pressure shaping confrontations and community views on crime and punishment.
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Star
Winchester
Heath Wins The Last Word In Bermuda Summit
President Nixon dominated day one in Bermuda with two announcements on tariffs and aid, while Edward Heath held a late news conference to claim Nixon vowed no more surprises. Heath cited a communique affirming continued close UK US consultation on world issues.
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Washington
Nixon
Bermuda
Edward Heath
Heath
Peking
United States
Europe
Congress
United Kingdom
Gilligan Endorses Muskie for 1972 Nomination
Ohio Governor John J. Gilligan endorsed Senator Edmund S. Muskie for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination. Gilligan plans to run as a Muskie pledged delegate rather than a favorite son candidate, calling Muskie the most qualified candidate. This marks a push to win key Democratic officials’ backing across the nation.
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Columbus
Ohio
John J. Gilligan
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Gilligan
Muskie
Weather Outlook Clear and Cool for Virginia Tonight
The article notes a strong high pressure ridge moving into Virginia from the northwest bringing clear and cooler conditions through tonight. It also includes ad-like notices about local stores and Christmas hours for various businesses and a list of offers and closures from Winchester automobile dealers and Shengas Corp.
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Richmond
Virginia
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Parfait
John S. Ozanne, Jr
Dallas
Tex
Merry
Jim Garvey
Lynwood, Calif
Internal Revenue Service
Lulu Williams
Penneys
Shengas Corp
S. Cameron
Winchester Automobile
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