West Coast shippers lift embargo on military cargo
West Coast shippers revoke the embargo on moving military cargo after a Defense Department appeal. PMA president Ed Flynn says the ban aimed to deny striking longshoremen income and not imperil national interests. Flynn and ILWU leader Harry Bridges plan to resume talks by January 31 as the strike enters its fourth day with layoffs in Los Angeles and port congestion spreading.
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River like Martian bed hinted in Mars photo
Pasadena report: a Mariner image released by JPL may show an ancient river bed carving canyons millions of years ago on Mars. Scientists say volcanos once may have existed, while water erosion remains a tentative but surprising possibility given the planet’s arid, windblown landscape.
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Allies launch new drive around Saigon to slow VC attacks
South Vietnamese troops backed by American planes begin a 45 000 man offensive aimed at reducing a 72 percent rise in Viet Cong attacks across South Vietnam last week. The operation follows B52 strikes in the Central Highlands near base area 609, as Tet approaches and ahead of Nixon's Peking visit.
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Agnew attacks Muskie over Attica tears in Cleveland
Vice President Spiro Agnew condemned Sen. Edmund Muskie for emotional remarks after the Attica riot, labeling Muskie's sorrow as fuzzy thinking. He urged critics to reassess their methods as he accused Muskie of sympathy for inmates and guards killed in the uprising.
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Chinese Goods Begin to Trick le into U S Ports
U S customs officials report small volumes of Chinese products arriving at West Coast ports from Hong Kong and Canada. They note high quality items, with cassia and textiles among imports, though volumes remain limited without a direct trade agreement.
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Congress stalls on national health insurance in 1972
Congress faces election year politics and a tight timetable delaying action on national health insurance. Debates range from catastrophe-only aid to cradle-to-grave coverage, with Rep. Mills' compromise plan eyed for possible strong support.
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Wallace Plans to Enter Pennsylvania Primary
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace aims to enter the Pennsylvania Democratic presidential primary and predicts a shock to both parties. He discussed four additional states and noted limited campaign funds but expected strong support in Pennsylvania. CBS News interviewed him as other Democrats pursued endorsements and campaigns.
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