Nixon Seeks Coherent Foreign Policy Strategy
President-elect Nixon ordered his top foreign policy advisers to work out a range of options for Vietnam strategy and related issues before his January 20 inauguration. William P. Rogers Melvin R. Laird and Henry Kissinger were tasked to develop detailed alternatives for Paris Saigon and military commands. The NSC will convene at least biweekly as broader policy areas include Europe East West relations the Middle East China and aid to Japan Latin America India Pakistan and Africa.
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National Security Council
Europe
Middle East
China
United States
Japan
Richard M. Nixon
Secretary of Defense
Apollo 8 Astronauts Travel Home Aboard Yorktown
Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders relax on the USS Yorktown on the way to Hawaii. They will fly to Ellington Base near Houston then home to their families, reflecting on the mission and the near moon landing.
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Beirut Airport Raided by Israeli Commandos
Israeli commandos flew over 50 miles into Lebanon and attacked Beirut International Airport. Flames and explosions followed. nine aircraft were damaged but no casualties reported. Lebanese and Israeli officials traded blame as Athens jetliner attack connections were cited by Tel Aviv.
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Lebanon
Specialists Begin Plane Crash Probe At O'Hare
Air safety specialists arrived at O Hare to probe the first fatal crash in North Central Airlines twenty year history. The Convair 580 with 3 crew and 42 passengers struck a hangar in fog and drizzle Friday night killing 26 and injuring 19 plus eight drum corps members. Flight 458 originated in Minneapolis with stops in Green Bay Wausau Manitowoc and Milwaukee. NTSB said no cause yet and several planes landed on the same runway after the crash. Witnesses reported violent rocking as the plane approached the airport and passengers exited amid a cold rush of air. Visibility was about a quarter mile with a 200 foot ceiling.
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Milwaukee
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Transporation Board
Viet Cong proposes second meeting on prisoners
Viet Cong suggested a Saturday second talks session with U S officials on New Year to discuss release of three American prisoners. They demanded a three day New Year cease fire and U S and South Vietnam halt all operations in the conference area.
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Saigon
U.S
United States
South Vietnam
Tay Ninh
Pueblo Skipper Says Confession Result of Threats
Cmdr. Lloyd Bucher reports threats to kill crew members contributed to his false confession to violating North Korean waters. The confession and torture claims are outlined in a detailed report to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, following President Johnson's order for a full investigation after Bucher and 81 surviving crewmen were freed.
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Pueblo
Dean Rusk
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Lloyd Bucher
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Captive Navy Captain details North Korean threats
Tape of Captain Bucher at San Diego hospital reveals North Koreans threatened to execute crew members one by one in his presence and to kill him. he describes drills with empty weapons and terror tactics as he faced coercion during captivity. Authorities plan broader public action, possibly UN note, after investigation.
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Midway Island
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Leggett
Calif
McCormack Backers Claim Sufficient Votes to Halt Challenge
Washington AP report says John W. McCormack backers claim about 180 of 243 Democratic House members have pledged support to block a leadership challenge. Morris Udall supporters argue a caucus vote on January 2 could hinge on defections and possibly force a second ballot. Udall would only call for a second vote if he won the initial tally.
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Oklahoma
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Arkansas
London cafes too busy for the hots tea time
A three day Christmas survey shows London cafes and restaurants largely refuse afternoon tea as they rush to prepare lunches dinners and suppers. The tea ritual fades with Savoy Ritz and Gunter’s traditions waning and university social customs shifting from tea to dinner invites.
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