US proposes international net to monitor underground explosions
United States disarmament negotiator William C. Foster urged the U N international network to detect planned underground nuclear tests. The plan would alert seismic stations worldwide and share data on time location depth yield for global analysis, with wide participation. Foster cautioned it is not a panacea for a comprehensive test ban and Soviet agreement is needed.
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Mary Washington students divide community over Wanted Jesus issue
The Fredericksburg campus controversy centers on a student paper The Bullet and its Wanted Jesus edition. Editor Susan Wagner, a 20 year old from Baltimore, defended the issue as Christian radicalism, while parents and local leaders expressed outrage and concern over its antiwar, anti capitalism and anti establishment messaging. Church leaders and the college chancellor hinted the piece reflects a broader trend of challenging established norms, with mixed reactions across Fredericksburg.
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Girls Questioned in Nursery Break-In Murder Case
Lyons recounts testimonies from Mary and other girls tied to the deaths of Martin Brown and Brian Howe. Notes found at a day nursery imply threats and admissions as Mary shows apparent familiarity with death. Prosecution argues both girls knew strangling a child could kill, while the trial proceeds.
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House congressional stationery stores and benefits details
A historical overview outlines per session allowances for congressional members including a dollar daily service, long distance and telegram rights, official expenses up to 75 dollars monthly outside Washington, and free or paid office space. It covers home offices, staff hiring limits, top salaries, insurance options, retirement plans, trunks for official use, and limits on payroll and total annual allowances.
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Battle and Pollard Camps Weigh Centered Ticket Talks
Politics considers another bid for lieutenant governor while Battle seeks attorney general. A compromise top-ticket candidate is discussed with House Speaker John Warren Cooke repeatedly named. Godwin may host a summit between Battle and Pollard camps to back a Democratic governor candidate next November amid fears of a 1969 Republican win if a liberal Howell is nominated.
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Fire injures workers as blaze traps several in law offices
Firefighters battled a blaze in a law office suite where about 10 people were trapped and rescued. One worker is missing believed to have escaped earlier. Two men reportedly crawled out onto an outside ledge before falling as the flames spread, with no immediate estimate of building damage.
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Nixon and Harriman Meet in Washington Amid Talks
Nixon and Harriman held an hour long meeting in the Pierre suite addressing negotiations and the personnel in the U S delegation to peace talks. Harriman noted Nixon wished to keep diplomatic and military experts serving in the delegation despite a change in administration.
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Parisians charge for humor in metered parking
In Paris a new official parking card system charges 2 per street card used to mock humor as motorists park in a one hour zone. Cards sold at police stations urge drivers to indicate arrival times to curb jokes. France-Soir columnist Jean Ferniot notes irony fades as authorities push an “official model” card.
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Governors meet as Nixon era begins reshaping welfare debate
Governors and governors elects gathered for their first session since Nixon's election. Rockefeller urged nationwide welfare standards tied to regional living costs and universal health insurance as a first line of defense. Reagan objected to federal standards and a federal takeover, arguing residency rules should curb inter-state moves.
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Saigon Peace Team Heads to Washington for Talks
Diem's envoy to the US awaits word on Saigon's peace plan as he travels to Washington next week to brief Nixon. US aims for a peaceful Vietnam solution with flexible sessions, no imposed coalition, and gradual troop withdrawal as violence subsides.
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Army Good Soldiers From Lowered Standards
The Pentagon study finds over 90 percent of men admitted under reduced standards are effective soldiers. About 91 percent rated excellent in conduct and efficiency after 16.5 months, 84 percent promoted, 3 percent court-martialed. Project 100 000 aims to enroll 100 000 new standards men yearly. most enter noncombat roles and specialties.
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Vietnam War actions near Con Thien and Mekong Delta
U S aerial observers reported five .50 caliber machine gun sites near Con Thien as Marine bombers and the New Jersey pounded targets. U S and South Vietnamese commanders cited heavy weekly casualties and ongoing clashes across the Mekong Delta, with 228 Americans killed and 1,094 wounded. Viet Cong pressure remained, while U S B 52s bombed bases and infiltration routes along Cambodia and Laos borders. Marines closed in on Meade River after trapping operations south of Da Nang with ongoing mop up.
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Doctor Adopts Hospital Patient As Son In 1967
A Michigan juvenile court named Dr. Gieseke guardian to Angel after Angels mother declined custody. Angel, who spent months in traction after a crash, formed a deep bond with the doctor who bought him a birthday bike and spoke of a possible future with more children.
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Viet Cong to observe cease-fires over holidays in Vietnam
Viet Cong broadcasts say three-day cease-fires will run over Christmas and New Year holidays December 24 to 26 and December 30 to January 1. U S and South Vietnamese commands will observe a 24 hour cease-fire on Christmas Day. Last week's U S casualties push totals since January 1 1961 to 29 865 killed and 188 159 wounded with 22 non combat deaths last week bringing noncombat deaths to 4 953.
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Middle East tensions rise as Jordan and Mideast clash
Informants in London report growing warlike incidents between Jordan and the Mideast. The U.S. spokesman says no Security Council meeting has been requested. El-Farra and Tekoah say they have no instructions to call one. William Scranton, on a Nixon fact finding tour, will reach Jordan Saturday and is slated to meet King Hussein Sunday before possibly heading to Israel.
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