U.S. bombs resume on North Vietnam after 36 hour halt
U S command said bombers restarted raids over North Vietnam after a Christmas stand down. Hanoi and Haiphong were named targets by North Vietnamese delegates in Paris who claimed extensive bombing. The resumption followed a 36 hour pause marked by reports of heavy casualties and civilian destruction in Hanoi and surrounding towns.
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No real contests in fight for Congressional leadership
Washington dispatch reviews the quiet race for Congress leadership amid vacancies from death and defeat. In the House, Carl Albert faces a symbolic challenge from John Conyers Jr while Tip ONeill leads the Democratic bid to succeed the late Irlle Triggs, and Gerald Ford remains unlikely to be challenged as Republican leader. In the Senate, Mansfield is likely to be reelected as majority leader with Byrd as an assistant, while Baker appears uninterested in challenging Hugh Scott.
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Nixon landslide falls short of Johnson record in vote share
Official canvasses place Nixon at 80.9 percent of the popular vote, just above FDR in 1936 but short of Johnson's 1964 share. Nixon won 47,186,090 votes across 49 states with 521 electoral votes, while McGovern trailed with 29,169,585 votes and 17 electoral votes. Turnout was the lowest since 1928.
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Celebrates 36th child in large Middle East family
Israel born Hussein Abu Karib Al Hajjajari celebrates the arrival of his 36th child. His three wives have produced 19 daughters and 17 sons, all in good health.
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West Berliners Cross Wall for First Time Since 1965
West Berliners crossed into East Berlin for Christmas as border controls relaxed under a Big Four accord. About 500000 visitors expected by Jan 2, with overall crossers reaching about two million since Merlin pact. Families reunited amid scarce East German goods and available staples like turkey and bread.
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Survivors Sought After Liberian Cargo Ship Sinks Off Alaska
Search vessels scoured the Gulf of Alaska for survivors from the Liberian 13,000 ton cargo ship Pacrover carrying 33 Korean crewmen. Navy aircraft spotted an oil slick and debris as four lifeboats capsized in heavy seas 730 miles south of Kodiak. Coast Guard cutters and a Canadian weather ship joined two commercial vessels in the chase, with orders to continue the intensive hunt for survivors or liferafts.
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Christmas truce holds in Ulster amid limited violence
Belfast dispatch reports a 72 hour Christmas cease fire by the Provisional IRA ending at midnight with no major violence. Police noted two explosions and three shooting incidents including an attack on an American tourist family, while celebrations and peace rallies ended quietly.
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Girl Survives Removal of Both Intestines
ROCKAWAY NJ UPI reports 11 year old Jan Ann Westerink survived a Nov 16 operation at the Medical College of Virginia that removed both intestines to treat a dangerous blockage. She now receives nutrition via a portable IV pump costing about 40 daily. Her family contemplates financial help from government welfare or other sources while she plans to return to school after a Jan 3 Richmond check up.
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At the Movies Dual Features at Twin Cinemas
Cinema 1 offers Bad Company and Harold and Maude while Cinema 2 plays They Only Kill Their Masters and The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight at Collage Cinema Tate PG praised but drawing weak box office. Williamstown service lists A Separate Peace and John Knowles novel names with contact numbers.
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