Medic Igors Mocaskins Survives Viet Nam Night of Horror
Sgt Igors Mocaskins a 1st Infantry Division medic faced a Viet Cong attack on his convoy near Lai Khe Colorado. Amid ambushes helicopter strafing and artillery he watched comrades slain and survived by signaling a rescue helicopter. The Latvia native who fled communism reflects on loneliness and fear for his wife and four children as he recalls the harrowing night.
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Viet Cong Overruns Saigon Outposts Amid Curfew
Viet Cong overran three government outposts in the Saigon area and launched a grenade attack on a mobile police checkpoint. A dusk to dawn curfew for all U S personnel in Saigon was ordered to curb terrorist acts during the Viet Cong fifth anniversary and Christmas period.
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Remap Merry go round to Gain Momentum Over Christmas Week
The Minnesota reapportionment fight resumes with two subcommittees in St. Paul next week. Republican leaders Vance and Farrell chair the out state and Twin Cities subcommittees as lawmakers seek a plan by Jan. 10, amid court warnings and veto disputes.
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The Unknown Years of Jesus Traced in 5 Part Series
AP religion writer George W. Cornell begins a five part series in the Austin Daily Herald probing the 30 hidden years of Jesus life. The feature promises to illuminate the years between his birth at Christmas and public ministry.
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Austin Daily Herald
George W. Cornell
Rolvaag Proclaims USS Duluth Day in Minnesota
Gov Karl Rolvaag designates a day in Minnesota to honor the USS Duluth as the amphibious transport dock is commissioned in New York City. He spoke at the commissioning ceremonies today.
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Karl F. Rolvaag
Weather Outlook Mostly Fair With Light Temps
Mostly fair weather continues with no significant temperature change through Sunday. Tonight's low expected between 10 and 18. Monday should see near normal temperatures with precipitation unlikely.
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U S Seeks Clear Conditions in Hanoi Peace Offer
The United States asks North Vietnam to clarify the peace offer by Ho Chi Minh as hopes for negotiations rise. Officials remain skeptical but ready to pursue an acceptable talks framework if Hanoi replies. The White House and Secretary of State Dean Rusk emphasize caution while awaiting Hanoi's response.
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France faces runoff as de Gaulle and Mitterrand clash
Paris AP reports France votes in a presidential runoff between incumbent Charles de Gaulle, champion of stability, and challenger Francois Mitterrand who battles for democratic government. In the first round de Gaulle led with 45 percent while Mitterrand trailed at 32 percent as voters split among six candidates. Tixier-Vignon urges supporters to back Mitterrand amid discontent with the Gaullist regime.
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Korea and Japan Normalize Ties After 60 Years
Seoul and Tokyo restore formal diplomatic relations today after six decades with no settlement on the Takeshima Island dispute. Both governments claim the islets off Korea's east coast.
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Gemini 7 Ends Historic Space Plunge in Atlantic Landing
Frank Borman and James Lovell return from a 14 day mission after a 565 mile south west Atlantic splashdown. They traveled 330 hours and 5,129,400 miles, achieving the first true rendezvous with Gemini 6 and setting a US lead in the space race. They were hoisted aboard the carrier Wasp and treated for fatigue.
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Community Action Councils Urged in SE Minnesota
Southeast Minnesota counties should have Community Action councils under the anti poverty program and can expect to get them despite county board opposition. James Turgeon, director of the state Office of Economic Opportunity, said the act aims for councils in every part of the county and urged non discrimination. He outlined two routes for councils if boards oppose: a single purpose agency can apply to the Chicago regional office or citizens can form a non profit run by a local organization.
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Traffic Toll Remains 804 As Teen Fatalities Rise
Minnesota road deaths total 804 matching last year on this date. Four latest victims were teens. Robbersdale teen John Lopac 15 died in a crash in Robbinsdale as Ronald Butwin 18 was hospitalized after his car flew 250 feet into a tree. the other car fled. Raymond Crow 19 died when his car left Highway 49 3 and overturned near St Paul. Myron Anderson 21 and passenger Richard Topp 15 perished on Highway 3 near Farmington after their car left the road.
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Elmhurst
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Bartender thwarted holdup at Dubuque tavern owner
A bartender cried out for help and a police car arrived in time to foil an attempted robbery of a tavern owner in Dubuque Iowa early today. An off duty policeman later found the Grandview Walgreen Drug Store back door pried open and the safe robbed of 1000 to 1500 largely in postal funds.
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Fred Parr
Grandview Walgreen Drug Store
Pioneer 6 Satellite On 50 Million Mile Solar Mission
In Pasadena California the Pioneer 6 satellite, aligned for peak performance, began its 50 million mile solar orbit with all systems go. The AP reports the craft is functioning as planned as it commences the mission around the sun.
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Kennedy joins Christmas party in Brooklyn
Senator Robert F. Kennedy sings a few bars of Si lent Night during a Bedford Stuyvesant Christmas party appearance in Brooklyn as Mrs. John F. Kennedy looks on and smiles. AP Wirephoto
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Santo Domingo Pushes Down Rebel Moves Again
Dominican Republic reports say Communist efforts to spark nationwide violence failed again due to tactical errors. Observers note a damaging split in leadership of a major Communist-controlled union amid the ongoing government workers strike and evolving labor movement politics.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Burglary at Schenectady Pet Shop Yields Fish Medicine Loot
Police probe a Schenectady pet shop burglary where investigators found 32 jars of fish medicine among the stolen items. The incident prompted a police response and ongoing inquiry by local authorities.
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