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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1968

Page

5

Laird Hopes Vietnam War Ends By Late Next Year

Secretary designate Melvin Laird voiced hope the Vietnam war can be ended by late next year. He spoke at a Pentagon news conference after meeting with Clark Clifford and said he would not discuss specific programs before confirmation. He suggested no timing for troop withdrawals.

Washington Melvin R. Laird Vietnam Laird Pentagon Clark M. Clifford Herbert Klein United States Russia U.S Clifford

Scranton urges mend in U S Arab ties

William W. Scranton, Nixon adviser on the Middle East, urged a more even handed U S approach to Arab nations while maintaining ties with Israel. He said the United States can influence Arab states and should avoid being seen as Israel’s sole interest.

Miami Fla Pennsylvania William W. Scranton Middle East New York Caracas Venezuela Nixon United States Scranton Israel Allenby Bridge Jordan Middle United Nations Pakistan United State Hubert H. Humphrey

Greed Traps Gunmen Second Time Around

In Fort Worth Texas two gunmen failed in a Friday the 13th robbery after cashing a large check at Pacific Finance Co. with only 200 dollars in the till. They returned for billfolds and purses but were halted by police who disarmed them and jailed them.

Fort Worth Tex UPI Pacific Finance Co

Laird says he argued with Nixon over Defense secretary pick

Rep. Melvin R. Laird said he pressed Nixon for three weeks to appoint Democratic Sen. Henry M. Jackson as Defense Secretary. He stated he did not seek the post, that he was asked to serve, and that he did not push his own candidacy.

Washington UPI Melvin R. Laird Richard M. Nixon Henry M. Jackson Defense Laird Wisconsin

Nine Santas jailed for disturbing the peace in Waelling

Police detained nine individuals dressed as Santa Claus after a Christmas party in Waelling. They faced charges of disturbing the peace as a police spokesman confirmed the arrests.

Stockholm UPI Waellingby

Treasury Secretaries to Huddle in Chicago Meeting

David M. Kennedy Nixon's Treasury nominee will meet next week with Treasury Secretary Henry Fowler for a briefing on the international monetary situation. Kennedy, 63, spoke at Continental Illinois National Bank where he serves as chairman and said he will not relinquish the post until Senate confirms him. He intends to review the budget and then focus on the international scene with Fowler.

Chicago David M. Kennedy Nixon Kennedy Continental Illinois National Bank Senate Johnson Fowler

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