Air Blitz Frames Nixon Dilemma In Vietnam War
In Saigon the five day heavy bombing of North Vietnam shows Nixon aims to shield diminishing U.S. forces and signal strength to Hanoi. Officials say the raids aimed to cut Ho Chi Minh trail supplies, though experts warn limited impact on the war and note North Vietnamese gains in Cambodia and Laos. The operation pressured allies while revealing doubts about ultimate success.
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Viet Truce: U S Forces Pound Laos In New Year Raid
U S and South Vietnamese forces kept pressure on North Vietnam after a five day air offensive. U S B 2 bombers and fighter bombers targeted routes near the Ho Chi Minh trail and Laos entry points while reconnaissance assessed damage. The Viet Cong ceasefire in South Vietnam began with minimal violations, one militiaman killed in the central highlands, two US navy planes reported missing near Vinh.
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Humphrey To Announce Candidacy January 10
Washington UPI report says Senator Hubert Humphrey will formally declare his presidential bid on January 10 with the location to be announced later. The spokesman also noted plans to notify Pennsylvania authorities about a slate for the April 25 primary while not confirming any NH primary strategy. Government figures indicate a different strike year trend across Britain and 1970.
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Congressman Dowdy Guilty in Bribery Case in Baltimore
A Washington trial jury found Rep. Dowdy of Massachusetts guilty on bribery conspiracy and perjury charges linked to a $25,000 bribe from Monarch Construction Co. officials. The verdict followed two months of testimony, with sentencing postponed pending a new-trial motion.
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Children Lead Way To Burglary Arrest
In Hopkinsville Kentucky police captured two Nashville men after a group of children including a 13 year old girl reported suspicious activity at the Gant Solladay home. Officers found a toy pistol and a pile of stolen goods at the rear of the house as the scene was surrounded by local youths.
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Truch Carrying 6000 Bottles Whisky Found In France
A truck in AIX LES BAINS France was found carrying 6 000 bottles of whisky valued at 36 000 dollars on New Year’s Eve. Police investigated how the liquor was intended to be used and whether the cargo violated local laws.
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Fecteau Describes Harsh Prison Conditions Abroad
Lynn Massachusetts AP Rich ard Fecteau, freed after 19 years in a Chinese prison, described a ruthless environment with heavy doors, buckets of hot water, and hard bread. He and John Downey were captured after a 1954 espionage trial and faced long interrogations, while Downey received a life sentence.
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Golfer Cheating Reputation Shocks Hole-in-One Crowd
A reader reports a golfer known for cheating nearly to a fault and describes a rare hole-in-one moment with a cryptic note, illustrating ongoing distrust and curiosity about the player’s integrity. The incident sparks debate among spectators and peers about sportsmanship and fair play.
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Nerves War Mounting in Middle East
Middle East tension rises as Jordan accuses Israeli jets near Amman and Egypt reports maneuvers to recapture Sunai Besert. Prime Minister Golda Meir hints the U S will resume Phantom jet deliveries to Israel, while Washington discussions unfold after December talks. Israel calls the Phantom workhorse of its air force amid stalled delivery talks.
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Softening Of Policy Reflected In Peking Editorial
A New Year editorial from Communist Party outlets in Hong Kong signals a shift toward settlement of major international issues through consultation. It praises modest domestic gains, cites industrial and agricultural growth in 1971, and criticizes both the U.S. and the Soviet Union while noting leadership turmoil in China.
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Snowbound city tests would be driver hopeful
Snow halted daily life in Sheboygan Wisconsin as eight to ten inches of snow closed shops and services yet one aspiring would be driver appeared at the licensing office at 9 am. He left a message on an answering machine saying he had kept his appointment and would return.
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Eagle Scouts survive 12 days on Mt Shasta frostbitten
Vern Clevinger and Bill Dougherty, both 16, were found on a logging road near McCloud after spending 12 days on Mt Shasta in subzero temps. They lacked snowshoes, rationed food, and endured whiteouts, finally being treated at a clinic after a helicopter signal went unseen. They praised luck and vowed to gear up with snowshoes next time.
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