Control of 92.5 Percent of Population Claimed by Saigon
Saigon officials reported that 16.1 million of South Vietnam’s 17.4 million people were under government control as of Nov 30, the highest share in the war. Viet Cong controlled 492,000 and 822,000 were in contested areas. The claim rose from 13.8 million at year start. Reports also noted battlefield losses on both sides, a large weapons stockpile found near Saigon, and Nixon’s troop withdrawal being completed with U S units deactivated.
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Greece Declares Victory as It Won't Rejoin Europe Body
Greece, under a military-backed government, withdraws from the Council of Europe after a vote suspends the country for denying basic freedoms. Athens calls the move a national victory and orders state radio to air military programming to build pride. Panagolis Pipinelis urged in Paris but failed to sway members. USA pressure and Western reactions follow.
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Washington
How To Hold False Teeth Firmer Longer
False teeth annoy and embarrass you by coming loose while you eat. This ad claims a product called FASTEETH will hold dentures firmer longer, reducing gum gummy taste. It advises dental regular checkups and availability at drug counters.
Romanian Chief Bids Reds Establish W German Ties
Nicolae Ceausescu urged Communist bloc states to normalize relations with West Germany, praising Bonn's realis tic policies. He noted Bucharest already has Bonn relations and seeks economic technical and cultural ties, while urging broader exchanges across regimes.
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Bucharest
Willy Brandt
Bonn
Libya Derives Quick Pullout From Wheelus Base
Libya’s military government demands rapid U S withdrawal from Wheelus Air Force Base outside Tripoli as talks open on the base fate. Ambassador Joseph Palmer leads the U S negotiating team with Libyan Capt Abdel Salam Jalloud heading the Libyan side. Britain also agrees to withdraw its forces from Tobruk and Al Adem by March 31.
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Britain
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United States
Laird Says Army To Try All Involved in Massacre
Pentagon will try any present or former U S soldiers if an investigation shows they took part in the My Lai massacre. Defense Secretary Melvin R Laird urged fair trials and said charges would be issued if warranted. Meanwhile a group of former servicemen in Atlanta seek to drop charges against Lt William L Calley, claiming 3600 petition signatures.
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Washington
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Vietnam
My Lai
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Atlanta
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William L. Calley
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Stones Don’t Roll in London Applause Gently Quiet
The Rolling Stones returned to Britain after a U.S. concert disaster in which four people died and four babies were injured. Police reinforcements and ambulances awaited at Saville Theater as about 1,200 spectators remained calm and gave polite applause.
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Dutch Tanker Marpessa Sinks Off West Africa
The 207000 ton Dutch supertanker Marpessa owned by Roy al Dutch Shell sank after an explosion and fire off the West African coast near Dakar. Two crewmen were missing and two injured. survivors were taken aboard the British tanker Serenia. The ship had just delivered its first crude cargo in Rotterdam and sank with empty tanks, avoiding pollution.
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France
Legislature Weighs Merit System for Public Service
Statehouse coverage notes a merit system proposal would overturn current Civil Service rules. A parallel constitutional amendment bid failed, leaving a legislative route requiring 141 votes in joint session for approval. If advanced, the plan limits executive control over positions and ties merit to exams and competence.
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Boston
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Jerome A. Segal
Danvers
Nils L. Nordberg
R. Reading
John A. Mc. Glennon
Concord
Executive Department
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