Losses Most in Nearly 2 Years Reported in Vietnam Week
SAIGON AP: U S command says the week of Dec 17 saw seven Americans killed in action in Indo China 74 missing or captured and 29 wounded the largest one week American toll in years. Four deaths linked to air operations in Laos. Total U S casualties now 45 913 killed in action 10 281 non hostile deaths 303 584 uncaptured and 3 702 missing or captured.
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Two More B-52s Lost In Bombing Over Hanoi
SAIGON UPI reports Communist antiaircraft gunners shot down two B-52 bombers and a rescue helicopter during Christmas raids over North Vietnam. The losses raise the total B-52s downed to 14 as U.S. air operations persisted around Hanoi and Haiphong. One B-52 reportedly exploded over Hanoi after a ground missile hit, while another returned to Phu Loi and its crew bailed out.
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Emergency Farm Loans Are Halted Across Disaster Areas
The Farmers Home Administration halted new emergency disaster loans in counties designated as disaster areas due to severe weather damage. Loans were stopped for areas where aid had been available for six days and where two months had not yet elapsed. Officials cited federal spending limits and ongoing fiscal constraints as the rationale.
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Nation bids farewell to Truman in simple independence funeral
Independence Missouri observed the quiet private funeral for Harry S Truman 33rd president of the United States. Thousands lined the streets and waited for a glimpse of the casket inside the Truman Library courtyard as Major Ron David led state funeral honors. Wreaths from President Nixon and Queen Elizabeth rested at the casket while dignitaries from Britain and Norway sent tributes.
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Admiral Slain In Argentina
A 50 year old rear admiral Rinllin Berisso Muirsday was killed in Buenos Aires while driving. A car alongside opened fire as police said he led politics and strategy for the Argentine navy and was known as a conservative official and pro protester critic.
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Hughes Must Quit Privacy For New Passport
London AP reported Howard Hughes plans a six month stay in Britain and must obtain a passport after his U S travel document expired. Embassy said Hughes must complete standard passport process, pay a 12 dollar fee, and prove identity. He has lived in Managua after an earthquake disrupted his stay in Nicaragua. He traveled to London with an entourage, staying at a Gloc- s, and British officials indicated potential residence terms amid political debate.
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Four Arab terrorists seize Israeli embassy in Bangkok
In Bangkok four Black September militants take six hostages at the Israeli embassy. Thailand offers safe conduct out of the country. negotiations involve release of Palestinian prisoners in return. Police surround the embassy as talks continue with Israeli, Thai, and Egyptian officials.
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Expect Exit of Research Chief
Washington AP reports Tr. John J. Poster, 50, a nuclear physicist, is poised to leave as Pentagon research chief after seven years. He faced opposition from analysts who argued the initial US nuclear buildup overstated Soviet missile threats. Poster, from New Haven, Connecticut, earned a PhD in physics from the University of California and led defense research since its creation.
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British Trawler Heuwella Damaged in Thunder Bay Run
In a Thursday incident the British trawler Heuwella sustained damage during a voyage near Teahiindyit. No injuries reported as crew assessed the hull and prepared for further inspection and possible repairs.
Crime Rise Is Smallest Since 1960
Washington AP reports that serious U S crime rose 1 percent in the first nine months of 1972, the slowest increase since 1960. The Uniform Crime Reports show 83 major cities with decreases in January–September 1972, while overall property crimes held steady and overall crime trends reflect improved enforcement and cooperation across federal, state, and local levels.
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Unclear text about tax or bill collectors at home
Fragmentary note questions bill collectors timing and a home setting. The text is garbled and lacks identifiable people, places, dates, or concrete actions to form a coherent item.
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