Ky Switch To Geneva Predicted
Paris reports say Vice-President Ky will relocate Saigon peace talks headquarters from Paris to Geneva after a Vietnam visit. Informants note Ky aims to supervise Saigon’s delegation from Switzerland, arguing Geneva offers less scrutiny and more influence, with a move not expected before Jan 20.
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Vietnam
Pham Dang Lam
Switzerland
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France
Doubtful Release Ends as Three Americans Walk to Helicopter
In a paddy field 50 miles northwest of Saigon three U S soldiers, Sp-4 Thomas Jones, Sp-4 James Brigham, and Pfe Donald Smith, were released by Viet Cong officers after months in captivity. The men, weak and battered, were greeted by a crowd of about 70 and top American negotiators Lt Col John Gibney and Major Jean Sauvageot. Brigham smiled at reporters as the group prepared to flee toward an army evacuation hospital, while Jones and Smith showed signs of strain and illness from their ordeal.
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Ocala
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Lynnville
Ind
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Akron
Penn
Peris
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Vietnam
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Smith
John Gibney
Clearwater, Fla
Jean Sauvageot
Ohio
National Liberation Front
Cold Continues as Cedar Rapids Hits Record Minus 11
New Year’s Day brought Cedar Rapids no relief from bitter cold with readings of 11 below zero at the airport, a new record low surpassing the 1947 mark. Downtown The Gazette building logged 10 below, wind chill equal to 45 below, wind 14 mph. Mason City registered Iowa’s coldest overnight at 16 below. Northeast Iowa forecasts expect near zero highs and 10 to 15 below nights with a slight chance of precipitation on Thursday.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Mason City
Iowa
Johnson submits tax reform proposals to Congress
President Johnson, minutes before the deadline, sent a treasury drafted package of tax reform proposals to Congress but stated he had not reviewed them and would not endorse any action. He urged the incoming Nixon administration to decide on handling, emphasizing it is up to the next government to judge.
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Richard Nixon
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David Kennedy
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Push for Controls On Medicare Fees
Washington AP reports rising congressional pressure to curb doctor fees under Medicare. Wilbur Cohen warns against raising the $4 monthly elderly premium while suggesting possible fee limitations or a fee schedule. Hospital cost shares rise next year, affecting beneficiaries after New Year’s Day. Cohen advocates eliminating premiums so automatic doctor-fee coverage remains funded by Social Security. About 18.8 of 19.7 million Medicare enrollees have doctor fee coverage.
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Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
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Nixon Neutral at the Rose Bowl
President-elect Nixon travels to Los Angeles to watch Ohio State versus Southern California. He plans no allegiance, sitting on the Ohio State side in the first half and the USC side in the second half. He says a soon to be president has enough problems without sports controversies.
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Mail Truck Hijacked in East St Louis Abduction
Robbers hijacked a mail truck in East St Louis Tuesday night abducting driver Elmer Hedges who was left bound but unharmed at a pile. The hijackers moved mail bags including first class airmail and magazines. a small registered pouch was not taken.
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Elmer Hedges
Eugene Stoffel
East St. Louis
Hedges
Stoffel
Polar Bear Club Cancels Lake Dip
MILWAUKEE AP The Milwaukee Polar Bear club cancels its New Year’s Day dip in Lake Michigan for the first time in 37 years due to flu concerns. Club president Joey Sutter, 60, said the streak ends because there is no sense in risking flu exposure.
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Milwaukee
Lake Michigan
Joey Sutter
Czech Leader Voiced Hope For Reforms In New Year Address
President Ludvik Svoboda spoke in a televised New Year address from Prague about liberal reforms planned before the Soviet invasion. He linked Czechoslovakia’s foreign policy to Moscow while asserting domestic sovereignty, and announced a new government lineup with younger officials. Oldrich Cernik prepares a new cabinet as debate over Josef Smrkovsky continues. The speech recalled last January’s overthrow of Antonin Novotny and the ushering in of Dubcek era ideas.
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Czechoslovakia
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Josef Smrkovsky
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Alexander Dubcek
Svoboda Defends Jan Reforms Amid Occupation Pressure
In a speech outlining an April action program, Svoboda reiterates that press censorship and other post January reforms form a permanent, if restrained, path. He notes past mistakes but emphasizes continued pursuit of economic liberalization and West trade, while reaffirming alliance with the Soviet Union and socialist peers.
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Soviet Union
Follow Up to U N Rebuke Sparks Israeli Air Action
Jordan reports Israeli helicopters and jets firing on Jordanian forces north of Aqaba after U N Security Council condemns Israel for Beirut airport attack. An Israeli army spokesman cites three killed in a rocket attack on Kiryat Shmoneh near Lebanon border. Council vote unanimous.
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Kiryat Shmoneh
Rates Boosted on Goods Shipped to Middle East
London reports a sharp rise in war risk insurance rates on shipments headed for Middle East destinations, announced on Wednesday by the AP.
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London
Middle East
Israel Defies UN Action On Civilian Air Losses
Israeli delegate Yosef Tekoah denounced a Security Council measure as a moral and juridical bankruptcy and said Israel would not recognize it. Beirut and Moscow backed sanctions, while Lebanon’s Fouad Boutros argued penalties against Israel were missing. Israel cited prior Arab attacks and noted border shellings with Lebanon amid renewed regional tension and three border incidents with no casualties.
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Middle East
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