Byrd Wins West Virginia Uprising Against Nixon Address
President Nixon, preparing his 1971 State of the Union, hints at a revolutionary approach to government and expanded revenue sharing. The AP report notes Nixon’s private remarks and staff briefings as he aims to keep pace with changes and rally support for new programs.
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Kennedy Takes Over Post In Surprise Vote
In Washington the new Congress convened to address post election problems and an ambitious Nixon promised agenda for 1972. The first acts included the installation of a new leader as part of the surprise vote.
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Rotary Honors Leatherman Past Governor
Winchester Rotary Club names Daniel E. Leatherman a Paul Harris Fellow honoring a 31 year Rotarian who entered in 1940 and later served as district governor. About 100 Rotarians and wives attend at George Washington Hotel for the dinner and tribute to Governor Dan and Ruth Leatherman.
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Congress seeks 950 million for public works grants
Congress was urged to approve 950 million dollars in federal grants for public works in areas with high unemployment. The bill would fund 80 percent of the cost of permanent facilities ready to start, prioritizing labor intensity and areas with 8.75 percent unemployment. House sponsor McFall expects 150 signatures. Senate sponsor Randolph leads the Public Works Committee.
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Cambodians Recapture Pich Nil Pass In Saigon Front Move
Cambodian troops recaptured the northern end of Pich Nil Pass as South Vietnamese marines closed within three miles of a linkup on Highway 4 toward Phnom Penh. U S helicopters monitored the advance amid ongoing fighting and casualties were reported on both sides. Lon Nol returned to Phnom Penh after talks with U S officials.
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81st Anniversary Macon Couple Quietly Mark Eight Decades
Macon Missouri celebrates the 81st wedding anniversary of Mr Ward McDaniel and his wife Cynthia Anne born in May and June. The couple both surpassed 100, with McDaniel turning 102 last June and Cynthia Anne 101 last May. Statisticians note odds of a couple both living past 100 and reaching 80 years of marriage are extraordinarily long, with projected probabilities expanding across decades. They live alone in a four room house, honoring the milestone quietly.
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Bombs Explode Near Meron As Lebanon raids deepen
Arab guerrillas from Lebanon set off two bombs beside a house in Meron Israel six miles from the border. Three more bombs were found and disarmed. Israel accuses Lebanon guerillas of increasing raids while Egypt presses at the U N for action and a broader role in Middle East peace talks.
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Truman Admitted To Hospital At Age 86
Former President Harry S. Truman, 86, was admitted to Research Hospital in Kansas City with doctors noting he is fairly weak. He was brought in by ambulance with his wife and aide Mike Westwood. Diagnostic tests will determine the ailment as this marks his sixth hospitalization since leaving the White House in 1953.
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Weather map shows front crossing Virginia tonight
A weakening ridge offshore gives way to a cold front approaching Virginia and crossing the state tonight. No other readable details about events, prices, or names are usable.
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