U S B52 Loss Marked First Downing in Vietnam War
SAIGON AP reports the United States lost its first B52 Stratofortress to hostile fire. The eight engine bomber crashed in eastern Thailand while attempting to return to Utapao after a bombing run near Vinh in North Vietnam. Six crewmen were rescued. A SAM missile likely hit the aircraft during the heavy raid, with the plane able to fly about 100 miles before abandonment.
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Turkey D Day arrives for Thanksgiving across the nation
The Associated Press reports Americans prepare for Thanksgiving with President Nixon at Camp David and a day forecast to be mostly sunny. Religious services planned nationwide, an urban cornucopia display in Ohio, many parades, and a late start for Christmas decorations in Hobbs New Mexico after local pushback.
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Talks Still Secret as Kissinger Tho Hold Third Day
Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho met for the third day in a row at a suburban villa near Camp David with no leaks from secret peace talks. Kissinger appeared relaxed as Tho and North Vietnamese negotiators showed grim expressions. A fourth day was planned and Ziegler said Nixon could meet Thieu's envoy if discussions progress.
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Action Slated Against Firms in Pyramid Schemes
Ohio Attorney General William J. Brown’s office says one of seven pyramid merchandising firms will be taken to court this week. The seven firms named Sew Smooth Ware, Veta Inc., J EK Those Who Dare K B Inc and Do Mor are warned to expect legal action. Officials describe the operations as chain letter like, with profits tied to recruiting others and inflated priced items. Glenn Turner is linked to these schemes and had operations enjoined in Ohio.
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Nixon eases ban on air and sea links to China
President Nixon moved toward regular air and sea links with China by lifting the rigid ban on U S carriers visiting the Communist country. Airlines still need export-control approval, but the action removes a major barrier as talks continue after the Peking visit. Navy cooks prepare Thanksgiving dinner at Camp David ahead of meetings with Volpe and Romney.
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Recount Open Time Clash Prompts Press Ban In Athens County
Secretary of State Ted W. Brown says a public recount would be open if he led it, but Athens County officials barred reporters and photographers. Elections Director William Howe cites legality concerns while the board restricts access to the two candidates and their attorneys.
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Park thanks voters as new constitution passes in South Korea
President Chung Hee Park wins approval for a new constitution by a wide margin in a Tuesday referendum. Final returns show 12,863,468 in favor and 1,087,965 opposed from 97 percent counted among about 14 million ballots. roughly 1.6 million abstained.
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Ohio Governor seeks ARC funds for Parkersburg Marietta airport
Governor Gilligan urged the Appalachian Regional Commission to release 900000 dollars to improve the Wood County West Virginia airport serving Marietta Ohio and Parkersburg West Virginia. He asked West Virginia Governor Arch Moore to consider renaming the facility the Parkersburg Marietta Airport.
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Reprieve Keeps Newsman Farr Free Until Monday
Los Angeles AP report William Farr, jailed for contempt over source disclosure in Manson trial coverage, remains free after Judge Charles H. Older grants a Monday hearing. Older will question six attorneys involved in the Manson murder trial.
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Explosion Kills Four at Southeast Side Record Shop
An explosion at a phonograph record shop on Chicago’s Southeast Side killed four people and injured several others. Authorities said the blast cause was unknown. Two bodies were burned beyond recognition at South Shore Hospital and two more died at Jackson Park Hospital.
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