Hanoi bombing seen by visiting Americans described as heavy
Retired Brig. Gen. Telford Taylor led a four person group through Hanoi after U S bombing raids. He said destruction was extensive but concentrated on nonmilitary facilities and that hospitals housing and airports were damaged. The visitors carried POW letters and met with prisoners during their two week stay.
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POWs Urge End To War In Joint Statement
Thirty American prisoners of war including twenty B52 crewmen issued a joint appeal urging U.S. Congress to help end the Vietnam War. The Vietnam News Agency aired the text and names, noting Hanoi had reported their capture earlier. The group cited Kissinger’s remark that peace was near and warned the war was now fiercer with lives at grave risk.
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Three Nations Join European Common Market
Nine flags flew at the European Common Market headquarters as Britain Ireland and Denmark joined the EEC on New Year’s Day. Prime Minister Heath hailed the move as a tremendous opportunity while Queen Margrethe warned of demanding changes. Deputy Prime Minister Fergusson delivered Britain’s entry letters as the Executive Commission prepares for its first meetings. Public opinion in Britain remains split on relinquishing economic independence for a united Europe.
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U S Resumes Bombing Up To The 20th Parallel
U S bombing resumed below the 20th parallel after a 36 hour halt for New Year with strikes focused on supply routes and DMZ areas. The halt above the 20th parallel remained in place as Nixon moved toward Paris peace talks with limited North Vietnamese air activity noted in Laos and Cambodia.
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Technical Experts Meet On Peace Treaty Draft
U S and North Vietnamese technical experts resume talks on a draft cease fire after a three week pause. Kissinger and Tho lead top level negotiations as Pompidou cautions on precise difficulties. South Vietnam’s Thieu sends envoys to Paris and Washington to safeguard Saigon’s interests.
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Puerto Rico Mourns Clemente Death in Managua Crash
Puerto Rico's Governor-elect canceled his inauguration festivities as the island mourns Roberto Clemente the Pirates star killed in a DC7 crash after delivering relief supplies to earthquake victims in Managua Nicaragua Four others also died in the crash Coast Guard searched wreckage and waves were high in the Caribbean port city Clemente had been named to head earthquake relief efforts and was 38 years old at his death
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Cattle Plane Crashes in Blizzard at Edmonton Airport
A Boeing 707 cargo plane owned by Pacific Western Airlines crashed during landing at Edmonton International Airport in a blizzard. All five aboard were killed according to police. the aircraft carried 75 head of cattle from Toronto. An earlier report listed six on board. Police reached the crash site at Telford Lake by snowmobile.
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Pilot In Jet Crash Had Deteriorating Vision
Federal flight surgeon reports pilot Capt. Robert A. Loft showed vision loss from 20 40 to 20 100 over six months. Brain tumor found by medical examiner may have pressed eye nerves possibly affecting sight, though witnesses recall no signs. Eastern says copilot was at controls. six month physicals required.
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Stock Market Rises On Peace Talks Hopes In Paris
New York AP reports the Dow Jones average climbed to 1030.10 at 10:30 a.m. as peace talks between U.S. and North Vietnamese negotiators expected to resume in Paris next week boosted trader confidence. Advancers led decliners 61 to 1 on the NYSE in brisk trading.
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Israelis and Syrians Clash. One Mig21 Shot Down
Israeli and Syrian warplanes fought in the skies over the region today with Israel claiming it shot down one Syrian MIG21. A Lebanese source said two MIG jets were downed northeast of Beirut. An English schoolmaster witnessed one plane go down, and about 25 to 27 Israeli planes were seen on Lebanese radar.
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Democrats Gather to Set Vietnam End Strategy in Congress
House Democrats convene to elect leaders and vote on a party stance to end the Vietnam war as they organize for the 93rd Congress. Speaker Carl Abbert faces little opposition, while Rep. Thomas P. O’Neill maintains an unchallenged hold on the majority leader post.
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