Christmas World Turbulence Spreads From Bethlehem to Europe
The holiday season shows peace calls amid global strain. Bethlehem reports three loud explosions with Israeli security presence on the Hilltop. 1,000 troops guard the city as pilgrims arrive in limited numbers. Vietnam observes ceasefires as U S forces stay alert and resume limited air and ground patrols. Europe battles flu and strikes. Italy faces a bleak Christmas, while Britain endures flu and turkey shortages. Queen Elizabeth II delivers greetings reflecting a world in flux.
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West Germany
Italy
Britain
Arab Unity Falls Apart At Summit
At Rabat the fifth Arab summit collapsed after three days with leaders unable to agree on a unified strategy against Israel. Egypt’s Gamal Abdel Nasser criticized the conference as failing its responsibilities. no communique was issued. An apparent concession pledge of 19 million dollars to the PLO emerged only in fringe talks, not as an official decision. King Hassan II cited disagreement over pursuing a political settlement with Israel as a major reason for the failure.
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Session Ends Congress Nixon Part in Goodwill
Congress closes its first session amid Christmas goodwill with Nixon and Democrats shelving veto threats. A landmark tax reform stance and a 19.7 billion Labor-HEW and welfare bill loom next year, while Vietnam policy gains praise from Mansfield as fiscal battles and foreign aid fights await.
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Mansfield
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Senate Democratic
Charlotte T. Reid
Ilinois
House
China
Swiss Banks Said Hiding Spy Payoffs
Washington AP reports the Defense Department has evidence that secret Swiss bank accounts were used to cloak payoffs to American military personnel who provided intelligence to foreign powers. The testimony warns foreign numbered accounts threaten DoD security by aiding foreign agents or concealing payments to personnel recruited by foreign services. The House hearing on strict record keeping was postponed as Treasury and banking leaders opposed the measure.
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Cards and letters lift POW families with hope
American families received cards and letters from 131 prisoners of war in North Vietnam, bringing tears of joy as some learned loved ones were alive after long separations. Maj. Don ald Odell's children, caroling before news arrived, celebrated their father’s safe return after 26 months missing while Air Force Lt. Michael T. Burns, shot down 18 months earlier, was named on the latest POW list. Pentagon officials noted most names had appeared before, withholding four identities.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Shirley Odell
Air Force
Michael T. Burns
Warsaw
Ind
North
Vietnam
John B. Burns
Washington
Pentagon
Five North Vietnam report dead sieved by women leaders
No Eagle Tomorrow reported five men dead as North Vietnam provided names. Families said they had not heard from loved ones for months. Two women antiwar leaders, Cord Weiss and Madeline Duckles, announced the Tet letters mailed to the United States to ensure delivery for Christmas after returning from Hanoi. They also visited a Hanoi detention camp described as clean with Americans well treated and fed.
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United States
Suspect 21 Apprehended In First Local Bank Holdup
Joseph David Williams II, 21, of 18 Wood Ave, charged with taking 3950 in yesterday's hold up of the West Street branch of the First Agricultural National Bank. Held on bail. arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Paul A. Tamburello. Money reportedly recovered. bank insured by FDIC. Hearing set for Tuesday morning in the Superior Court Building basement. Williams told he cannot afford counsel. attorney to be provided. If convicted, penalties include up to 5000 fine and 20 years in prison. Commissioner explained charges of taking by force from the bank.
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