Peace Pope's Major Task Aims to Halt Vietnam War
Vatican sources say Pope Paul VI made peace in Viet Nam his major task and major worry after the Christmas cease fire failed to extend. He plans continued efforts to avert a world war, though no next step is disclosed.
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Weekend Vermont Fatalities Report From Christmas Holiday
Over the Christmas weekend four deaths were recorded in Vermont two from a highway crash and two from a plane crash. Vermont Air National Guardsmen Maj John Ulrich and John Harrell died when their T33 jet crashed on landing at Burlington Airport. A Chester two car collision on Christmas morning killed Robert Martell and Paul Stoetzner, with five others hospitalized on Route 103. Pope Paul VI urged a Christmas cease fire asking the U.S. to accept Hanoi's offer, signaling hopes for peace negotiations and a broader call to end combat in Vietnam.
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Iran fortifies borders over Iraqi aggression in border clash
Iran strengthens border defences with Iraq after reports of MIG aircraft and artillery attacks. Foreign Minister Albas Aram says protests over Iraqi strikes continue and any future incursions will be repelled. Northwest border fighting with Kurdish rebels also suggested with heavy casualties on both sides.
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Vice President Humphrey Begins Asia Diplomatic Mission
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey departs Andrews Air Force Base for four Far East stops including the Philippines where he will attend Ferdinand Marcos's inauguration in Manila and then visit Formosa Korea and Japan while reaffirming U.S. aims in Vietnam and seeking an honorable peace. He did not plan a Viet Nam stop.
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U S General Arrives In Thailand For Talks
UPI reports Gen Earle G Wheeler chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in Bangkok on Saturday after visiting Saigon. He held talks with Premier Thanom Kittikachorn on the growing U S military aid and new installations in Thailand amid concerns of increased Communist subversion near Laos.
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CORE Director Heads New Program
James Farmer resigns from CORE effective March 1 to lead a new $50 million Center for Community Action Education Inc. aimed at education and job training for the poor. The nonprofit, financed by federal and private funds, will operate from Washington with Dr. King, Dr. Morsell, John Lewis, and others on its board, starting in March.
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China accuses U S and Soviet of collusion at UN session
Tokyo dispatch says Peking Peoples Daily accuses the United States and the Soviet Union of working hand in glove to derail China at the United Nations General Assembly. The editorial claims backroom bargaining on Vietnam, the Dominican Republic, Indo Pakistan war and other issues while noting UPI reports a nonescalation pledge in Europe.
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Gasoline Rationing in Rhodesia Seen After British Oil Embargo
Rhodesia readies gasoline rationing after Britain's oil embargo. Rebel Premier Ian Smith said rationing will come, with more than Zambia's four gallons monthly. Public transport serves Africans, while whites rely on cars. Meanwhile Lloyds of London insured Rhodesia’s registrations, prompting a shift to local insurance amid England’s losses.
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Fighting Resumes As Viet Truce Ends Near Da Nang
In Vietnam near Da Nang two Marine patrols battled Viet Cong forces with 56 enemy dead reported. Marine units resumed full operations with three battalions entering action while air campaigns against Viet Cong positions continued. A separate blast at a Mekong Delta barracks killed many recruits and wounded others, with casualty figures undisclosed. A US Army truck hit a mine near Saigon, with heavy casualties feared. Ceasefire lull persists for North Viet Nam air activity since Christmas Eve.
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Freed Prisoners Face Possible Court Martial
Two U.S. Army sergeants George E. Smith of Chester West Virginia and Claude McClure of Chattanooga Tennessee freed by Viet Cong were charged with aiding the enemy. Charges allege they prepared furnished and delivered to the Viet Cong documents and writings inimical to the United States. They were captured November 24 1963 at the Hiep Hoa camp northeast of Saigon and freed November 28 1967 at the Cambodian border. They face possible court martial as officials continue investigation.
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Military Court Orders Rebel Leader's Execution
A UPI report from Pleiku says a military tribunal ordered four Montagnard rebel leaders executed by firing squad in a public square for their role in a four province uprising. The tribunal also sentenced 16 others to varied penalties and acquitted one. another trial group faces no death penalty. The condemned may seek clemency but no appeal exists.
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Advisory Council Proposes New New York Redistricting Plan
A non partisan redistricting plan released in Albany redraws 150 Assembly and 57 Senate seats to fit Supreme Court standards. Endorsed by Assembly Speaker Travia, it faces GOP led Senate, with districts set for population variances. Rensselaer, Washington and Saratoga would share a Senate district. Rensselaer and parts of Albany County join to form Assembly districts.
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Inside Editorial Calls for Reader Debates on Issues
An editorial on Page 4 urges correspondents of let ters to the editor columns to engage in issue debates. Page 6 reports foreign students arriving in Vermont and a Stephentown New York corn crop origin of the world famous Golden Bantam strain.
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