Fighting flares near Da Nang as convoy forms on Mekong
In Vietnam heavy clashes reported south of Da Nang marking the first in six months. South Vietnamese command says 141 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed. two South Vietnamese soldiers killed and 16 wounded. A 12-ship Mekong convoy forms near the border with Cambodia heading toward Phnom Penh. Khmer Rouge river control has halted traffic for months. Premier Chou En-lai signals possible U.S. troop withdrawals from Taiwan. China says relations will improve if the Shanghai communiqué principles are followed. Former Prime Minister Golda Meir, after cataract surgery, released from Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem and expected back for right eye surgery in weeks.
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Fordpondering skiing amid snow at the Oval Office
President Ford, amid deepening snow, discussed skiing with advisers noting New England resorts could suffer economically without a strong Christmas season. He said this year’s ski season is over for him after his Vail trip, noting \"I’ve had it\" for the year. The Navy will lift the suspension on F14 Tomcat flights after inspections and tests.
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Two Teen Sisters Fatally Struck on Blair County Road
In Blair County a cattle truck struck two teenage sisters Carolyn Pfainmiller 14 and Sill 13 as they walked from a church function returning from a church bus. Police said both girls died at the scene on the rural road.
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Prices Go Up And Up No Fuel Shortage But
Americans heating with natural gas face no shortage this winter but rising prices may climb further if Ford energy plans pass. Utilities report adequate gas supply for residential use while interruptible contracts face strain. two thirds of Americans heat with gas and 1973 average heating bill was 155 dollars.
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FBI kept files on Congress during Hoover era says officials
Two former FBI officials confirmed the agency collected and filed information about Congress members during and after J Edgar Hoover's tenure. Hearings are planned as Rep Don Edwards leads scrutiny into FBI practices, with Deputy Atty Gen Laurence Silberman set to testify. Milwaukee teachers strike suspends class for 118,000 students amid contract negotiations.
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GM To Offer Rebates To Spur Car Sales
Detroit AP reports GM joins Chrysler and Ford in rebate programs after 13 months of rising prices and sagging sales. Discounts range from 100 to 500 dollars on selected models, with early dealers noting improved showroom traffic and weekend sales. GM targets compact and subcompact models across divisions. plan ends Feb 16 for Chrysler and Feb 28 for Ford. American Motors holds prices despite overall drop.
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