Red Guns Victory Claimed At Bu Prang Camp
Communist gunners failed for a second day as Bu Prang special forces camp near Saigon held out under siege since Oct 28. South Vietnam declared a major victory with about 1,350 communist deaths and 200 allied casualties including 12 Americans. The battle tested South Vietnam's ability to fight with reduced U.S. infantry support while American planes and artillery aided the defenders. An Army chopper was shot down northeast of Saigon during an operation nearby.
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By Prang
Vietnam
Saigon
UPS
Bu Prang
South Vietnam
U.S
al Tactical Zone
Lien
Ught
Silent Night Ban Sparks Outrage in German Town
In Miesbach near Munich residents react to a local Catholic Church council decision to ban Silent Night from Christmas services this year. The 15 year old tune is deemed overused and commercialized, with the church arguing the text and music no longer reflect church sentiments. Pastor Otto Hritz opposed the ruling and said the issue will be reconsidered amid public protests and letters. An elderly woman warned they will still sing Silent Night in church this Christmas if the organist uses other music.
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Miesbach
Germany
Munich
Otto Hritz
No Hope for Peaceful Solution, Egypt Says
Cairo says there is no longer any hope of a peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict and asserts Egypt cannot be held responsible for the consequences. The statement signals a hardening stance amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Egypt
Cairo
Eleven Aboard Copter Killed Near Dak To
A U S helicopter was shot down near Dak To in the central highlands Saturday, killing all aboard. Victims include Col Nguyen Ba Lien, a South Vietnamese commander, his American adviser, a sergeant, two Vietnamese majors, and four crewmen. The casualty list covers ten or more government troops and local officers.
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U.S
Dak
Cntral Highlands
Central Highlands
Santa Arrested On Draft County
AP reports Lt William Calley, linked to the My Lai killings, questioned 2.5 hours by a Pentagon panel. Calley silent as his military hearing probes possible cover up of initial investigations. Also noted Santa Claus arrest by FBI in Eureka store. Medina’s involvement discussed. top defense officials defend thorough, fair process.
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Washington
William Calley
Pentagon
Calley
U.S
MyLai
Mastor Kenneth Raby
Fort Benning
Eureka
Cali
Santa Claus
FBI
Santa
Ernest Medina
Ronald Frankinburger
Com
Mander
Medina
Armed Forces
Payment Arrestee Held on Warr issued in Indianapolis
An individual was arrested on a warrant issued in Indianapolis. Police units reported the pickup followed standard procedure and the suspect was processed per local law enforcement rules.
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Indianapolis
Nixon Veto Looms Over Social Security Increase Debate
The Senate approved a $10 minimum payment and a 15 percent boost in monthly benefits as part of the tax reform bill, prompting House doubts on raising the minimum from 55 to 64 or 70. Republicans call the approach a Christmas tree plan likely to be vetoed by Nixon, while Mansfield and Byrd push a larger 15 percent raise to lift some seniors from poverty. The measure would fund higher benefits by raising the taxable wage base to 12,000 in 1973, with effects beginning in April for about 25 million beneficiaries.
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Washington
Senate
House
Nixon
Mansfield
Mont
Sen
Long
Dla
Byrd
D-W. Va
Cnst
Aiken
R-Vi
Senate House
Sen. Williams
Nixom
Manafield
Mimsfield
Cora’ Security
Manson Faces Murder Indictment In Tate Case
Los Angeles AP reports prosecutors to seek murder and conspiracy charges against Charles Manson for the Sharon Tate slayings and six others. The grand jury action hinges on vicarious criminal liability as Manson’s followers testified, with Atkins detailing the killings and claiming hypnotic influence. Prosecutors expect murder counts against at least five followers and say trial may take months due to complexity.
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Los Angeles
Manson
Susan Atkins
Miss Atkins
Descri
Éaid
Aloid
Manon
Aaron Stogitz
Ieee
Brovite
Bec
Three-Way Prisoner Swap Ends With Egyptian Release
TEL AVIV AP. Israel swapped 88 Egyptians for two Israeli pilots held in Egypt in a complex three way exchange. The deal included Syrian prisoners, civilian captives, and several military personnel, with the International Red Cross handling final arrangements. The swap drew Israeli controversy over future hijackings and treated pilots Nabil Said and Nissim Rahkenagi.
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Tel Aviv
Middle East
Israel
Egypt
International
Red Cypst
Imaal
Damascus
TWA
el Qan
Suez Canal
Air
Nabil Said
Sinai
Cairo
Nissim Rahkenagi
Treael
Ang
Giora_Rom
Tle Mirage
Rom
Jordan
Upper
Eleven Die In Post Holiday Plane Wreck
An older Lockheed Lodestar converted to passenger use crashed near Albuquerque after attempting a landing in snowy conditions. The two-man crew and nine West Texans perished, including Perryton and Borger residents. Passengers ranged from wealthy farmers to business partners. a private airport near Albuquerque witnessed the disaster. Eyewitnesses described a devastating explosion and scattered debris, with personal remnants visible at nearby homes.
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Albuquerque
N.M
Las Vegas
Nev
Carrol Thompson
Ralph Dodkins
Stratford
Texas
Bill Allen
Perryton
Fred Adcock
Jack Hood
Borger
H. M. Buckles
Eddie All
Kenneth Davis
Federal Aviation Ac
Howard
Calbert
New Mexico
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Tate
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Doris Day
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