Vast Moscow Crowd Protests U S Viet Nam Policy
Tens of thousands of Russians gathered in Moscow to condemn American policies in Viet Nam. Police blocked a march on the U S Embassy while some delivered a petition. Premier Kosygin denounced U S policy in a New York Times interview, accusing Washington of causing higher military spending and civilian harm. Britain and Russia prepared a Geneva conference draft accusing U S aggression.
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Moscow
UPI
Viet Nam
U.S
Mlestatians
United States
Alexei Kasygin
New York Times
Russia
Britain
Viet Cong propose 32 hour Christmas ceasefire
Washington reports that the Viet Cong offered a 32 hour pause in fighting from 7 pm December 24 to 6 am December 25 to allow U S and South Vietnamese troops to attend church. Officials doubt it signals a peace initiative, noting past lunar new year pauses.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
Washington Post
Central Committee
South Viet Nam National Literation Front
Victor Zorza
Manchester Guardian
London
The
Post
British Judge Rules No Illegal Bet Rigging Found
A High Court judge ruled that no illegal act occurred when a bettor rigged odds for a greyhound race. John Turner and his syndicate used 125 operatives to monopolize tote windows and manipulate bets, while off track venues faced heavy wagering on favorites. The judge likened the tactic to financial cornering, saying bookmakers have no legal obligation to pay outs. An appeal is anticipated as the case proceeds.
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London
Gilbert James Paull
Battle of Wits
John Turner
Turner
Turners
Sir Gilbert
South Viet Battalion Wiped Out Near Tam Ky
A Viet Cong assault near Tam Ky 350 miles northeast of Saigon encircled and nearly destroyed an elite South Vietnamese ranger battalion. US advisers suffered casualties with two killed and four missing, while 30 to 30 Vietnamese wounded were helicoptered out. The battle highlighted the coast road Route 1 and the struggle to hold Leatherneck bases Chu Lai and Da Nang.
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South Viet Nam
Tam Ky
U.S
Route 1
Dien Bien Phu
Rach Gia
Viet Nam
U.S. 1St Division
Chu Lai
da Nang
Leatherneck
Gene Rogers
Meridian
Tex
Rogers
Vatican Council Benediction: Peace and Worldwide Renewal
Vatican City AP reports Pope Paul VI closed the Vatican Ecumenical Council after a three year run, hoping its work renews the world not only the Roman Catholic Church. He urged peace and renewal of thought, action, and moral force for all people, especially those oppressed in Communist lands.
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Paul VI
Vatican Ecumenical Council
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Paul
Central Church
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Pope Paul
Gemini 6 revival boosts space rendezvous hopes
Cape Kennedy engineers revived plans for Gemini 6 to rendezvous with Gemini 7, moving up a rehearsal after replacing a faulty computer. If all goes well, launch teams may prepare for Sunday, with Friday as latest contingency. Gemini 7 continued its long orbital mission, passing 3.5 million miles as astronauts Borman and Lovell enjoy unprecedented onboard comfort and celestial views.
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APL
Walter Schirra
Thoma Stafford
Houston
John Hodge
Cape
Frank Borman
James Lovell
Rose Knot Victor
South America
Bundy Resignation Accepted
Johnson City Texas report that McGeorge Bundy resigns as President Johnson's national security aide. Bundy, 46, leaves February 28 to become Ford Foundation president at about 75000 a year, up from 28500. Moyers noted Johnson's genuine regret and hinted at link between Cabinet posts and senior departmental leadership.
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Tex
Texas White House
McGeorge Bundy
Johnson
Bundy
White Mouse
Ford Foundation
Bill D. Moyers
Moyers
Massachusetts governor proposes five point crime fight plan
Gov. John Volpe outlines a package to curb organized crime in Massachusetts amid 28 gangland killings in 20 months. The plan calls for a Governor's Public Safety Committee, 40 additional state troopers, witness immunity in some crimes, warrants not required for bets in progress, and telecom aid to locate illegal wagering HQs. The message follows talks with law enforcement and mirrors Edward Brooke's seven point proposals.
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Hoston
John Volpe
Massachusetts
State Commissioner of Public Safety
Volpe
Greater
Boston
Five Day Forecast Amid Snow Flurries Friday and Sunday
The forecast calls for averaged temperatures about 3 degrees above the seasonal 27 degree norm through Monday. Expect a warmer Friday followed by a colder Saturday. Periods of snow flurries are possible Friday and Sunday.
Papal Bulls May Boost Fish Sales Nationwide
UPI reports the potential lifting of Friday meat abstention could shift demand to seafood. Industry figures anticipate initial disruption but overall growth, with lobster and shellfish less affected. some fear price shifts and losses in certain markets, while others foresee stronger seven day sales.
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Boston
UPI
Paul V
Sokesman
U.S
New England
Harvey Bundy Jr
Gorton Corp
Gloucester
Mass
Russell Nagle
John Nagly
John Hawley
Gorton Slade & Co., Inc
Russell Renews Opposition to Bomber Cuts in Pentagon Plan
In Washington, Senator Richard B Russell challenged the Pentagon plan to cut long range bombers by 1971, opposing any defense reductions against Soviet bombers. Defense Secretary McNamara outlined retiring about two thirds of the 680 852 and B58 fleet over five fiscal years, leaving roughly 250 newer, higher range bombers, while older B12s and Nike Hercules units face removal.
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Pentagon
Congress
Richard B. Russell
Dga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Defense McNamara
Defense Department
Boos and Leaflet Protest Mark Milan La Scala Opener
At La Scala Milan the season opened with Verdi’s La Forza del Destino amid boos and catcalls. Baritone Piero Cappuccilli’s aria cracked as he was booed offstage due to laryngitis. Leaflets from balcony stalls attacked a so called Mafia of opera houses and demanded state rationalization of subsidized Italian venues.
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Italy
UPI
Giuseppe Verdi
Piero Cappuccilli
Felice Riva
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