Continued Air War and Nixon's Vietnamization Policy
A New York Times column argues Secretary Rogers signals a larger air war into Cambodia Laos and North Vietnam under Vietnamization. It questions Nixon promises to end the war and warns the expanding air campaign harms peace prospects and raises POW risks.
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Seoul Hotel Fire Kills 112 as Blaze Rages
A 12 hour Christmas day fire gutted the Taeyonkak Hotel on a busy Seoul street killing at least 112. About 1,100 responders aided 203 guests and 235 staff feared inside, with 102 hospitalized and nine Americans unaccounted for.
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Christmas Day Brings Rising Vietnam War Casualties
In Saigon, Christmas Day saw escalating losses with 11 South Vietnamese soldiers killed and 37 wounded, three missing as 28 enemy dead were reported. The U S commanded two minor suspected ground fire incidents. a three day ceasefire was extended but disputed by Saigon officials citing increased enemy infiltration.
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Pope Paul VI Urges Christ Welcome in Christmas Messages
Pope Paul VI called on modern men to reject selfish autonomy and accept Christ during three Christmas Masses at the Vatican. He warned Rome's crowds and diplomats that many deny salvation and urged all to seek the infant Jesus, saying Christ has come and will judge.
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Indian troops to stay in Bangla Desh for months says Singh
Foreign Minister Swaran Singh said India would keep troops in Bangla Desh for three or four months at most to restore law and order and to ensure refugees can return safely. Officials stressed no long term presence and no return of Pakistani troops. The war effort in Kashmir and West Pakistan was noted with ongoing negotiations needed for withdrawals.
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Tragic Christmas Trip Near Leeds Kills Mother
A Jonesboro family on a Christmas trip crashed on I 20 near Leeds Alabama. Myrna Reid 28 died in the wreck. Richard Reid 29 survived in satisfactory condition. Children Alicia 2 and Audra 1 unharmed. Officer James Stanley helped by taking the children home and salvaging their day with toys from neighbors.
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Major Boost In School Aid Said Under Consideration
Washington AP reports Secretary Richardson says a major increase in federal school aid and new taxes are under active review. Details and parochial school questions remain before a final decision, with possible Nixon commitment in the state of the Union.
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