Sino-Soviet outbreak risk noted in briefing
A State Department briefing described the Sino-Soviet quarrel as potentially dangerous while China and Russia continue border talks. Officials said war was not predicted but considered probable, with hope for no open conflict. Rogers praised Nixon policy and urged less intrusive global involvement.
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Today in History highlights from January 17 across years
On January 17 historical events include the 1945 liberation of War saw by Soviet and Polish forces, Franklin born in 1707, Cook crossing the Antarctic Circle in 1773, the 1899 U S Virgin Islands purchase, a 1950 armored car heist in Boston, 1962 quiz show perjury pleas, and remarks by Eisenhower Johnson Lodge and Henry Cabot Lodge on Vietnam talks and antipoverty programs.
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McTarnaghan Named Director of State Higher Ed Council
Roy E McTarnaghan 36 will lead the State Council of Higher Education. He takes over from Dr Prince B Woodard who becomes West Virginia chancellor of state institutions. McTarnaghan arrives after seven months as associate director and will help draft a desegregation plan ordered by the U.S. HEW. He previously served as vice president for academic affairs at State University College Geneseo New York.
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Quick Thinking on TV Chest Complaint Cure
In London AP reports producers of a TV medical show nearly panicked when a bronchitis patient, 52 year old Frank Parkinson, displayed a sudden improvement after a spur of activity. Parkinson suggested a sprint to reappear with puffing and wheezing before the cameras.
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GNP soars to 932.3 billion in 1969 inflation rise
Washington reports 1969 GNP at 932.3 billion, up 66.6 billion from 1968. Prices rose about 4.75 percent while real production gained 3 percent. A late 1969 GE strike shaved about 2 billion from output, tempering quarterly gains amid inflation concerns.
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Alcoholism Seen as Family Disease in January Emphasis
National Council on Alcoholism promotes Alcoholism Information Month highlighting effects on families. Groups like AA Alateen and Al Anon support all relatives. men are less likely to join Al Anon and more likely to leave an alcoholic spouse.
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Palace Cleaning Progress Misses Upper Floors
Workmen in Lima clean the lower half of the Presidential Palace while upper floors stay dirty due to insufficient water pressure. The Sunday effort leaves the building looking clearer only on the lower levels.
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