Nixon orders faster Vietnam troop drawdown amid possible intensified bombing
President Nixon announced a more than 50 percent speedup in Vietnam troop withdrawals, pulling 45 000 more servicemen out in December and January to reduce U S involvement to about 139 000. He warned bombing could intensify on infiltration routes through Laos and linked the pace to improved Vietnamese security conditions.
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Washington
Nixon
U.S
Vietnam
Laos
United States
Cambodia
Car Jump Kills Six On Youngstown Sidewalk
In downtown Youngstown a car jumped the curb at West Federal and Hazel streets, striking pedestrians. Three died at the scene and three more later at South Side Hospital. nine were injured, three seriously. Driver James Anderson, 30, of Youngstown, was held. Witness Earl Williamson described the chaotic scene with shoppers and torn belongings scattered.
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Youngstown, Ohio
Earl Williamson
Youngstown
South Side Hospital
James Anderson
Betty Jones
Letanea Williams
Jones
West Federal
Hazel Streets
Ax Ends 6-Hour Air Piracy Drama
An Air Canada crewman knocked out an armed hijacker with an ax as the gunman prepared to parachute from 3000 feet. The hijacker, claiming Irish Republican Army ties, had demanded 1.5 million dollars and a flight to Ireland. All 118 passengers were unharmed after the 62 hour ordeal that included detours between Calgary and Great Falls before the final ceasefire.
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Calgary
Alta
Air Canada
Ireland
Great Falls
Mont
Vancouver
B. C
Toronto
New York
Phoenix
Ariz
Mild Deer Season Opens With Pleasant Weather Promised
Weather services forecast Monday hunting will benefit from mild temperatures with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s and lows in the 40s. Officials warn against carelessness as forest fires loom, urging proper disposal of cigarettes and matches. Frederick County dog licenses expire December 31 with enforcement starting February 1 1972 and dog owners urged to bring anti rabies proof for license issuance.
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Harold Whitacre
Frederick County
Whitacre
Flexible Guidelines Replace Wage-Price Freeze Tonight
The wage and price freeze ends tonight and is replaced by flexible guidelines aimed at halving inflation. Exemptions include life insurance premiums and servicemen pay rises, with auto industry increases allowed if not excessive. President Nixon says the plan will reduce inflation and that some price rises may occur to match costs.
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Wage Board and Price Commission
Peking
Moscow
Nixon
Washington
Federal Register
Cost of Living Council
United Auto Workers
Ford
Chrysler
American Motors
Pay Board
Price Commission
Boyce School Problems Aired at Board Meeting
Clarke County School Board faced a dispute over Boyce Elementary with a parent committee urging immediate and long term improvements while a rallying voice from the community pressed for an independent review. Critics cited sanitation food quality and fire safety though teachers and faculty received no fault.
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Boyce
Berryville
Clarke County
Robert Leso
Boyce Pta
Leso
Max Mossholder
Boyce Elementary School
Mossholder
Russell
Boyce School
Great Dane Claims New York Medicaid Card Debate
A Harlequin Great Dane named Mason Lustig allegedly obtained a New York City Medicaid card to dramatize alleged welfare program flaws. Mason’s owner Evelyn Lustig said the dog received benefits without proper verification, prompting Rep. Seymour Halpern to demand an investigation into welfare administration.
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Washington
New York City
New York
Kolger
Mason
von Lustig
Evelyn H. Lustig
Bovine
Quince
Seymou Halpern
D-N.y
Mason Lustig
Lustig
Quinyce
Halpern
Scott
Fires Threaten Cedar Creek Grade Area Five Acres In Woods Burned
Authorities investigate five fires in Cedar Creek Grade area near Winchester. Four woodland blazes on both sides of Rt 619 burned about five acres before fire companies from Round Hill Shawnee Stephens City and Rouss contained them. A separate barn fire on Cedar Creek Grade caused hay to burn but no building damage. Investigation ongoing by Frederick County Sheriff and area forester Chester Litten.
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Cedar Creek Grade
Winchester
Little North Mountain
Chester Litten
Area Forester
Cedar Creek
Litten
Round Hill
Shawnee
Stephens City
Rouss
Woodland
Frederick County
Richmond Warm Up Brings Above Average Virginia Temps
A high pressure area over the southeast creates a westerly flow of mild air across Virginia, pushing temperatures above normal. The piece notes regional warmth with a light weather forecast tone and a brief local ad blurb appears at the end.
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Richmond
Virginia
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Penney
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Smalls Garden Center
Hershey’s Res. Sun
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