Bombing halt in Vietnam raises U.S. casualties in October and November
U S command figures show a 27 percent rise in Americans killed in action in the first month after the bombing halt in North Vietnam, with 681 killed in the four weeks and 228 in the past week. Wounded totaled 1 04, with 469 hospitalized. Ground offensives accelerate along the Cambodian border and northern South Vietnam as North Vietnamese forces pull back from Saigon’s northern province.
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U.S
Johnson
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Quang Tri Province
Laos
South Vietnam to Bring Ky Team to Paris for Peace Talks
South Vietnam officials say Vice President Ky and the full delegation will arrive in Paris Sunday to begin peace talks. Ky will guide Saigon's negotiation stance and meet U S leaders Harriman and Vance after arrival as North Vietnam and the Viet Cong are set to join.
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Orly
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Saigon
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Cyrus Vance
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Viet Cong sets three day cease fires for holidays
Viet Cong command announced three day cease fires during Christmas and New Year holidays. South Vietnam had already declared a 24 hour Christmas Eve truce. Some observers believe the VC move aims to upstage Saigon as first to order a holiday halt this year.
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UPI
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Supreme Court Justice Abe Forias Godfather to Puerto Rico Governor’s Infant
In San Juan AP reports Justice Abe Forias served as godfather to 2 month old Roberto Jose Vilella, child of Gov. and Mrs. Roberto Sanchez Vilella.
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Supreme Court
Abe
Forias
Roberto Jose Vilella
Roberto Sanchez Vilella
Wind Lashes Cedar Rapids Damaging Lumber Site
Icy northwest winds gusting to 46 mph battered Cedar Rapids through Wednesday night into Thursday morning. A lumber warehouse roof truss area at Forty third Avenue and Bowling Street SW suffered heavy damage while Iowa Electric Light and Power crews repaired fallen wires with no major outages. The city Christmas tree on Mays Island was toppled and will be reset. fire crews reported few fire-related incidents despite the windy weather.
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Harriman Sees Nixon Appoint Paris Peace Observer
W Averell Harriman after meeting with President elect Nixon said a personal observer would likely be sent to the Paris peace talks and the core American negotiating team would shift to Nixon’s control around January 20. He and Cyrus Vance advocated continuity and noted possible expansion of the American staff to support the Saigon delegation.
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No Indication of Trouble Before Mine Explosion
One of 21 escapees testified there was no warning of trouble before blasts and fire trapped 78 miners near Mannington. Hearing opened by West Virginia Mines Department into the disaster with UMW and federal officials present.
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Rome Strikers Halt City as Rumor Resumes Government Talks
A 24-hour general strike shuts Rome amid calls for higher wages and educational reforms. Workers and students protested police killings of two Sicilian farmhands, with union leaders estimating 1.5 million across Rome area. Schools closed to avoid trouble. Milan stock exchange mentioned.
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Urges State Financing of Campaigns
In Des Moines the 1968 campaign year ended with a $1,500.06 deficit reported by State Chairman Clark Rasmussen. He urged the 1969 legislature to consider public financing of political campaigns to free candidates from large personal contributions and expand access for those with modest means. Rasmussen cited the 1967 income tax deduction for political donations and suggested direct state funding or tax check offs as possible methods. Democracy, he said, depends on equal access to political issues for all citizens.
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Clark Rasmussen
Melvin Lynthurst
Rasmussen
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Diplomatic Pressure Sought as Israel Jordan Clash Rises
The United States pressed Israel and Jordan to restrain cease-fire violations amid Middle East tensions. Washington urged Moscow to use influence for peace while confirming U S arms support to both Israel and Jordan. Ambassadors Rabin and Sharaf were summoned to express U S concerns and UN calls followed in New York as front lines quieted after Israeli air strikes.
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New York
Elector Refuses To Cast Vote In Vietnam Protest
Former Democratic State Chairman Zolton Ferency will decline to vote as a presidential elector citing Vietnam policy. He supported Eugene McCarthy and called for U S withdrawal and changed foreign policy. The unused elector slot would be filled by a Humphrey supporter. Michigan electors meet Dec 16.
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America
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Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
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Humphrey
Christmas Stockings Hangups Reveal Family Pattern
A harried mother notes that at Christmas the kids hang up stockings, and for the rest of the year nothing else is hung. The quip highlights the seasonal ritual and household routine.
Caldera Leads Venezuela Vote InOfficial Count
Rafael Caldera of the Christian Democrat party led Gonzalo Barrios of Democratic Action by more than 41 000 votes in the official tally from Sunday's presidential election in Caracas Venezuela.
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Venezuela
UPI
Rafael Caldera
Christian Democrat Party
Gonzalo Barrios
Democratic Action Party
Rebel priest in Florence parish defies archbishop
In Isolatico near Florence, Rev. Enzo Mazzi leads a revolt against Archbishop Ermenegildo Florit after being ordered removed. Mazzi vows daily street Masses and a parish march to the cardinal’s residence, as supporters denounce the firing and call for Mazzi’s return.
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Enzo Mazzi
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Ermenegildo Cardinal
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Mazzi
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