Hope asks visa for POW deal with Hanoi visit
Comedian Bob Hope said he requested a North Vietnamese visa to go to Hanoi and negotiate the release of American POWs in a deal near 10 million dollars. He met Nguyen Van Tranh in Vientiane and said he might stage a charity show to raise funds for a North Vietnamese children's charity, while stressing no U.S. government involvement.
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Soldier freed after three years in Viet Cong captivity
A 23 year old soldier, held for more than two years near Cambodia, celebrated his first Christmas at home after being released in August. The lengthy detention delayed his return and his recovery from the long ordeal.
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Cambodia
Eden Hospital board defends expansion amid San Leandro tax battle
Eden Township Hospital District faces a campaign to pull the city from the district as San Leandro officials and business groups challenge a 20 cent capital outlay tax for a $4.7 million expansion. President Pierce disputed charges of ignoring constituents while noting prior studies and financing options.
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Nixon economics reducing inflation
Washington reports that inflation may end 1971 at a lower rate than 1970 after the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a 0.2 percent rise in November and a 3.6 percent year over year CPI. Government notes inflation has been cut in half during Nixon's wage price rent freeze period, with the August through November rise at 1.2 percent.
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UPT
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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U S to press air war as Viet offensive grows
Secretary of State William P Rogers said the United States would maintain air activity in Southeast Asia despite new North Vietnamese offensives in Laos and Cambodia. He cited a recent radar station strike near Hanoi and affirmed continued air support for South Vietnam and Laos, including the Ho Chi Minh Trail region. Meanwhile, Communist forces intensified attacks ahead of a three day Christmas ceasefire, hitting a paratroop base at Thien Ngan with rockets and setting off munitions and fuel dumps.
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Thien Ngan
Reagan admin to seek $95.8 million state pay raise plan
Gov Reagan's budget chief announced a proposed $95.8 million pay increase for state employees UC and state college faculty next year. The plan includes $20.7 million for UC faculty, $21.9 million for state college instructors, and $53.2 million for other workers as part of the 1972-73 budget.
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Orr
California
Postal rate relief amid price controls kept for now
Washington AP reports the Cost of Living Council exempted postal rates from price controls while requiring the Postal Service to review any rate changes amid a 23.3 percent request for third class mail. Pay for postal workers and all state and local staff remains under the Pay Board. The council also lifted price controls from many state and local fees to curb tax hikes. Donald Rumsfeld, council director, said new rules may discipline costs, with inflation reduction targets still uncertain for next year. The Postal Service, now independent since last May, must justify future rate moves on specified grounds. Back page.
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Mos
Dan Rumsfeld
Donald Humsfeld
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Nixon
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U.S. Porsal Service
Nixon signs bill to fight cancer on national drive
President Nixon signed a 1.6 billion three year cancer act aimed at rapid research and expanded detection. The program emphasizes research and supports screening for oral cervical and breast cancers and authorizes 15 treatment and research centers under federal direction.
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Bill
Waslington
More Rain Expected With Thunder Possible Tonight
Intermittent rain continues with heavy bursts and a thunderstorm potential tonight. The forecast shows 80 percent rain tonight and 90 percent tomorrow, with highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s and tonight's low in the 40s. More weather, page 24.
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Mercury
Small boy runs miles to save mother after collapse
Eight year old Jimmy Evans ran nearly three miles through heavy snow to summon help for his mother Mrs James Evans who collapsed at their mountain home eight miles east of Ward near Boulder. She remained in Boulder Memorial Hospital with pregnancy complications. He refused rides from strangers, seeking aid at several houses before reaching help.
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UPI
James Evans
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Boulder Memorial Hospital
George Sibley
Winter storm lashes Bay Area with rain and winds
Weather experts warn of a stormy Yuletide in the Bay Area with rain, gusty winds, and cool afternoons. Power outages affected 13,700 PG&E customers from Livermore to Walnut Creek, while Pleasanton saw nearly an inch of rain and coastal areas reported damaged boats and ports.
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