Castro says no rapprochement while US blockades Cuba
Fidel Castro stated Cuba seeks a solution to the airplane hijacking issue but will not pursue broader talks on U S relations. He demanded unconditional lifting of the blockade before any conciliation, criticizing Richard Nixon and noting no talks with the blockaders. Allende praised as fellow Marxist, with Castro urging Cubans to donate sugar to Chile to aid its socialist effort.
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Harriman accuses Kennedy of setting up Nixon hit
Former Ambassador Averell Harriman says Senator Edward M Kennedy's praise of President Nixon was a setup to attack him. He urged Kennedy to expose Watergate background as the Watergate case heads to trial in Washington. Awards at Drew Pearson Foundation honored Watergate reporting by The Washington Post and New York Daily News.
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Justice Burger pushes for nonsmokers on trains
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and his wife protested cigar smoke on Amtrak Metroliner first class club cars. After Burger complained, the Metroclub car banned cigars and pipes by December 8, while cigarettes remained allowed. He noted nonsmokers faced exposure and moved to avoid smoke.
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POWs Move to China Reported by Hong Kong Sources
United Press International reports Joan Baez and felford Taylor left for Hanoi to deliver Christmas mail for American POWs in North Vietnam. Illinois minister notes some POWs may no longer be there. Lindstrom cites Chinese sources claiming transfers by Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese into Communist China, possibly for safekeeping.
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Mayor Alioto rejects San Francisco quake forecast
San Francisco Mayor Joseph L. Alioto invited quake predictor Reuben Greenspan for coffee at 9 a.m. on January 4, dismissing the doomsday forecast as residents debate the warning. Some plan travel or leave work, while disaster agencies say no special action is needed and daily readiness continues.
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Former GI wins private war with Army over bungled discharge
Dennis Olivas, 27, finally receives a back pay check of 4580.88 after three years of bureaucratic delays caused by a typographical error in his hardship discharge. He spent 17 days in jail and was branded a deserter while the Army resolved the dispute. His efforts included appeals to Rep. Sisk and Senator Tunney.
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Burglary Mystery Leaves Cash Not Loot in Tulsa
In Tulsa, Jesse Hosey reported two intrusions where nothing was stolen. The burglar left cash totaling 16 dollars the first time and 12 dollars the second, along with unclear writing and a bank envelope marked with initials and numbers. Police consider it not classic burglary but possible trespass or entering.
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At the Movies CINEMA II Reruns Feature Double Bills
Cinema II offers a mixed rerun program including Where Does It Hurt and Lovers and Other Strangers. Cinema I presents a Time clock with showings at 7 and 9. Williamstown College Cinema adds Dealing and Superfly. Showtimes listed for local venues.
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Cigarette Use Rises as U S Smokes Rise
Washington reports Americans are averaging 20 to 25 packs per person this year, up four packs from 1970, a trend expected to climb next year due to population growth in the key smoking age group and rising incomes. The Agriculture Department notes the current level is slightly under September projections.
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U.S. reports first Viet combat death in three weeks
Saigon dispatch notes one American combat death in the week ending December 9, with eight GIs wounded, four missing, and one nonhostile death. South Vietnamese and allied losses are tallied at 378 battle deaths and 174,689 killed, while total U.S. fatalities since 1961 reach 45,915.
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