Reds strike on DMZ amid Vietnamese anniversary clashes
In a broad cycle of shelling near Saigon, Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces attacked across the Demilitarized Zone as the country marked the Viet Cong's eighth anniversary. Mortar fire hit targets near Saigon and provincial capitals while U S and Vietnamese defense lines reported casualties and intensified artillery activity. Authorities noted limited civilian impact and signaled ongoing search for missing American personnel.
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Hijack Report From Southeast Asia Complicates Christmas
After a chaotic hijacking near Thateng in Laos, North Vietnamese forces clash with Laotian troops aided by air power. Casualties rise as aircraft and ground combat operate around Vientiane, with aviation authorities noting no landings. The incident marks the third hijacking this month, as officials warn of ongoing regional violence amid holiday broadcasts.
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Ransom Motel Case Shocks Public Safety Brief
A ransom incident at an Atlanta motel occurred early in the morning involving a suspect who bound a woman identified as Barbar a's mother and used a chemical agent to render her unconscious. Police are investigating and seeking leads.
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Nightgown Abduction and Police Recovery Report
A 20 year old woman in a flannel nightgown was kidnapped while visiting Atlanta to bring her daughter fame in Florida. Police chief Charles Price praised the operation as excellent police work and said there was no coordination with the family. A gardener near the Bay area estate saw the suspect living quietly for years and authorities used dogs and helicopters to flush him from the undergrowth for questioning. The incident involved a mysterious element of childlike appearances and ransom attempts with limited details released.
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Wide Area Storm Grips U S Across Midwest
A sweeping winter storm blanketed the nation from Oregon to Upper Michigan on Thursday. Blowing snow delayed traffic to a crawl and closed about 200 schools in the Midwest. Snow ranges to 13 inches with drifts up to 4 feet in north central Kansas, while Minnesota reports 25 to 40 mph winds and towering drifts. Snowpacked highways slowed bus service in Iowa and Nebraska with delays of up to three hours in parts of the latter state.
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Viet Cong to Free 3 Yank Prisoners Amid Storm Chaos
Weather and transport disruptions sweep Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan causing school closures as heavy snow and winds threaten travel in 13 counties. Reports say POW release discussions may proceed with US and Viet Cong delegates, while authorities warn of more severe storms ahead.
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U S 6th Fleet Boosts Tracking of Reds
U S 6th Fleet expands tracking of Soviet submarines and ships in the Mediterranean amid winter storms. NATO command creates new air center to monitor the region despite a recent Soviet naval withdrawal. Heavy snow threatens California orchards and Western farms, with driving warnings in Oregon mountains.
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Airlines win on Pacific routes as CAB approves American entry
The CAB approves American Airlines bid to fly the Pacific to Japan, closing gaps in Trans World’s operations and enabling other carriers to pursue routes to Hong Kong. Eastern and Western airlines face restricted access as Continental gains Pacific and South Pacific authorizations while Pan American and Northwest compete.
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Satellite Airports to Gain California Traffic
A White House decision announced Thursday directs increased air traffic to California satellite airports. The action, flagged by ISN Nationstate reporter Baxter Omorandro, outlines new routing and scheduling steps to relieve congestion at major hubs and expand regional airport activity.
False Teeth Advert Promises Comfort and Fit
An old advertising column promotes a denture product claiming all day comfort and easy eating. It warns against denture discomfort and urges readers to consult their dentist for better fit and cleansing advice. The misspelled text and odd layout reflect a historic newspaper snippet.
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Nine Indicted in New York School Dispute Over Airport Use
A Brooklyn grand jury indicted nine people in a dispute over using Bay Area and Southern California satellite airports for Pacific routes. The charges include obstructing administration and two officials face added counts. Indictments list Long Beach, San Jose, and Ontario airports as disputed terminals in Northwest Orient and Transworld Airways traffic.
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Cambodian and US relations strained over released crewmen
Cambodian leader Sihanouk cited U S indifference to imprisoned men after a landing craft seizure. White House praised the release as improving ties. The crew list includes Bayly W. Mettitt Hough of Columbus and Winfred Crane of Duluth among others, amid broader war context and political reactions in San Francisco and California.
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Pueblo 26 Relates to North Korea Spy Incident and Crew
North Korea demanded an apology as it pressed for the Pueblo’s release after the ship violated Japanese waters during spy missions. The United States offered evidence the Pueblo was in international waters at hoarding time. Officials say the possibility of wandering into North Korean waters cannot be ruled out until crewed released. Sixty crew members and Commander Lloyd Becher of San Diego were aboard. one sailor died in the boarding.
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Weather and Rome’s Rise and Fall Through Climate
The piece argues climate helped Rome decline alongside warfare and corruption. It links malaria and warm spells to weakening Rome, enabling northern tribes to invade. Written by Carl Riblet Jr, copyright 1998.
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