Laird tightens civilian control of military spying
Defense Secretary Laird orders the DIA chief to report directly to him and bars the Joint Chiefs from creating a new intelligence unit. He cites human rights protections and says past abuses in investigative and counter intelligence must be corrected. An already taken step is the destruction of Army spy files on radical groups.
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Washington
UPS
Malvin R. Laird
Pentagon
Laird
Defense Intelligence Agency
DIA
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Chiefs
Army
Defense Department
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Lye Sspohkesitan
Cease-fire in Vietnam halts but Cambodia clashes continue
reports say a three day cease-fire began in Vietnam while fighting raged near Kompong Cham and other Cambodian sites. US command reported deaths and injuries among American and South Vietnamese forces as mortars and rockets struck targets around Phnom Penh and the Mekong River area.
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Saigon
UPD
Cambodia
Kompong Cham
U.S
Ly Vietnam
Francis —Ailly
UPI
Phnom Poh
Camboula
Roka Thom
Mekong River
Kompang Cham
Laos
Phnom Penh
Phoom Penh
Wesleyan Receives $2500 Gift From Foundation
Lincoln UPI reports Nebraska Wesleyan University received an unrestricted $2,500 gift from the Standard Oil of Indiana Foundation. John J. Swearingen of Chicago, foundation chairman, noted there are no restrictions on use beyond spending for education and not for endowment. A decision on use will come later.
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Lincoln
UPI
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Standard Oil of Indian Foundation
Vance
Lncal
John J. Swearingen
Chicago
Siingen
Rogers
Attendance thin at special City Council session
A special council meeting drew only two councilmen as Mayor Micek postponed action until 7 3 p m Tuesday December 29. Ray Carver, dismissed as chief operator of the wastewater plant, requested a hearing on his discharge while City Engineer Jerry Stephens and Carver work together on plant operations. The session also debated use of the city auditorium for a county sponsored event on tax equalization and the RW Beck Co representatives sought final city instructions on a near complete comprehensive study.
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Barney Micck
Ray Carver
Souneil
Micck
Jerry Stephens
Carver
Micek
RW. Beck Co
Omaha woman killed in two car crash at 72nd Street
A 46 year old Omaha woman, Rosella Johe son, died Wednesday evening after a two car collision at 72nd Street and a side street. She drove a northbound vehicle that turned left onto the side street and was struck by a vehicle driven by James Anderson of Quinta. The Johnson car struck a parked car after it passed the victim’s husband Elvin and their 6 year old daughter. The husband and child sustained minor injuries. Anderson escaped injury.
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Omaha
UPD
Rosella Joheson
James Anderson
Quinta
Johnson
Elvin
Daue
Anderson
All through the state fans pack for big date
Warren Wolfe at Norfolk sent a festive Christmas card to Columbus friends describing a poetic up-to-date design meant to please Combusker fans. The text imagines fans packing for a New Year’s date with bright banners and references to teams Huskers and Orange Bowl.
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Warren Wolfe
Norfolk
Columbus’ Friends
Santa Devaney
Harper
Van
Kinteyton
Rogers
New Alam
LSU
Ant
Ania
No White Christmas Forecast Across Nebraska
The outlook for a white Christmas is unlikely in many parts of Nebraska with forecasts of cold temperatures, lows near zero to 10 above, and mostly fair daytime conditions. Weather stations reported 20s to 30s highs, while Norfolk registered 13 above and North Omaha 14. Alliance was the only location with sub-zero temps overnight.
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United Press International
Nebrask
Louight
Norfalk
Mercury
North Mmaha
Alliance
Cold in Maine New York record low and Texas high
The National Weather Service reported the day’s lowest temperature outside Alaska and Hawaii at 23 degrees in Greenville Maine. Brownsville Texas recorded the day's high at 68 degrees.
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New York
The Humble Birth of a Savior Seen in Jesus Story
A compact retelling of Jesus birth from a destitute start in an unloved home. He faced scorn and hardship, born to a poor family under oppressive times, yet His life grew from humble beginnings to an enduring message of love and truth.
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Robert Wischmeyer
Mow
Fife
Yan
Han Jesus
Christmas Carols Mark Bethlehem Nativity Site Visit
Israeli police sealed Bethlehem with over 1,000 officers and a helicopter overhead as Christmas carols opened the festive events in the city believed to cradle the manger. Pilgrims and locals arrived by bus and car amid roadblocks and guards at key streets guiding a Latin Patriarch led procession into Manger Square.
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Ruthlehem
UPI
Christ
Fortres Nasilia
Nadivity
Bethlehem
Suez Canal
Jerusalem
Giacarai
Beltritti
Belidahem
Ueki
Manger Square
POWs receive gifts as aid from families and nations
The Saigon radio broadcast cited a foreign affairs spokesman stating that due to Vietnam’s generous humane policy American prisoners of war are receiving packages and letters from families. It also notes families are getting news about their loved ones, while authorities report ongoing humanitarian efforts and government support.
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Saigon
Nort Vietham
Ari Sellers
Tin Democratic Republic
Vial Wim
Hanoi
Siying Matov
Democrate Republic of
Fire Report Calls to Date-140 Day Dwelling Rescue
A fire report records a total of 140 calls to date involving a dwelling unit. Strong responders and emergency teams attended multiple incidents, with crews dispatched from local stations to scenes across the city during the 109 day period.
Inflation Slows Slightly as Living Costs Rise in November
Government data show the consumer price index rising 0.4 percent in November, with food cheaper while costs for housing, transportation, medical care, and utilities climbed. The yearly cost of living increased 5.6 percent, and purchasing power for factory workers fell further. About 16,000 workers will receive cost of living wage adjustments based on the November index.
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Labor Department
Wapariment
Delphoy
Kearney Junior High Evacuated After School Blast
Students at Kearney Junior High were evacuated Wednesday after an explosion damaged an air conditioning unit. The blast caused no fire and no injuries, with students returning to class shortly.
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Kearney
Income tax forms to be mailed shortly nationwide
The Postal Service announced it will begin delivering 15 million federal income tax forms for 100 million filers. Deliveries start next Monday with more than 23 percent completed by December and a plan to accelerate payments and processing for the government.
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Washington
UPD
Postal Service
Dee. AL
Man 81 killed in two car crash near here
An 81 year old man identified as James Mackae of Whionington died after a two car collision on Highway MG near here on Wednesday. The truck carrying a big machine collided with a Martin Zimmennan vehicle. Tire Draper, the other driver, and his passenger were hospitalized.
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Tighway MG
James B Mackae
Whionington
Cary
Martin
Zimmennan
Wai Dy
AMT
Pressenger
Tager Draper
Bury
Real GNP Decline Signals Slump Despite Inflation Adjustments
Washington reports the real gross national product will fall below 727.1 billion in 1969 levels, the first decline in 12 years after inflation adjustments. Analysts tie the drop to strikes and economic forces, noting the administration resists labeling it a recession.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
Ihe
Commerce — Department
Department
Office of Business Economics
United
Aulo
Would be robber with broken arm sought in Alameda County
Alameda County sheriff officers hunt a would be robber described as armed with a knife and wearing black clothing. The assailant allegedly attacked a person but fled the scene after the failed robbery. The suspect’s arm is broken according to police.
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San Leandro
Calif
Ipt
Alameda County
Tricia Nixon to Visit Cox Amid Wedding Speculation
Washington reports say Patricia Nixon plans to spend Christmas with Edward Cox but White House and aides deny any engagement, though signs point to a possible White House wedding before Nixon's term ends. Cox and Nixon have long dated, with no immediate announcement expected.
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Washington
UPI
Trncia Mixon Pane
Heau
Ed Cox
White House
Miss Nixon
Nixon
Nicia
Edward Hineh
Cox
Viary
Knight
Connie Stuart
Missing Names on North Vietnam Prisoner List Stir Pentagon Debate
The Defense Department questions North Vietnam's new list of prisoners claiming at least 26 names are missing. Officials warn publishing a full roster could endanger lives by signaling who is known or captured, complicating efforts to locate and verify prisoners. Some names appeared in reports, with dozens of Americans listed as missing or dead, many pilots and aircrew captured or killed over Vietnam.
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Bethicheny
Israrti
Manger Square
Shepherds Fiek
Manger Stare
North Vietnam
North Vietoan
Defense Department
Daniel James de
Defense
Janes
Aban
Vanes
Pentagon
United States
Pentigon
Nore
Uhre Seve
Mayeny ‘Est
Paris
Hing Kennedy
Hestasa
Williaa
East 20
Wpn
al LS
Nevill Vietnant
Marth
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