International dollar tests European markets in early trading
The devalued dollar moved above new parity values as European exchanges opened. Pretoria cut currency value by 12.28 percent and Belgrade reduced the dinar by 18.78 percent while West Germany fixed the mark at 3.2225 to 1 dollar. In Belfast and Londonderry explosions and fires injured and killed shoppers and damaged stores. A Paris blast destroyed a 14 story building leaving six dead and 45 injured.
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Five arrested in Windsor race track receipts heist
Windsor police nab five suspects in a bold 1.129 million daylight robbery at a bank, recovering part of the loot. Toronto raids net a blue suitcase full of small bills, mostly U.S. currency, as three women and two men are arrested. In London, Commons vote 166 to 45 approves Queen Elizabeth II pay hike, potentially taxable in future.
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Israeli raid into southern Lebanon hits two houses
Israeli patrol reportedly crossed about half a mile into Buda Lebanon and blew up two houses after ordering residents to evacuate. Lebanese military spokesman cited in Beirut. Israeli spokesmen in Tel Aviv offered no comment. Observers linked the strike to a guerrilla rocket attack on an Israeli border town last Sunday.
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Prince Sisowath Rattasa Assassinated in Phnom Penh
Prince Sisowath Rattasa, uncle of deposed Prince Norodom Sihanouk, was killed by a grenade attack on a main street near Cham Car Mon Palace in Phnom Penh. Police had previously refused to grant him a passport.
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Minister delivers 1001 letters from U S POWs in Vietnam
National news reports Rev. Richard Fernandez of Philadelphia arriving at Kennedy Airport with 1001 letters said to come from most of the 339 U S prisoners of war in Vietnam. He followed a Paris peace talks complaint that only 50 POW families had received mail this year. The letters include mail from POWs held in South Vietnam, provided by North Vietnam and Viet Cong representatives in Paris.
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GAO says military medical staff waste time on paperwork
The General Accounting Office told Congress that doctors dentists and nurses in the military spend excessive time on administrative tasks. It urged better use of medical personnel to relieve the national shortage and noted many are in staff and admin roles across Army Navy and Air Force command offices.
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Thirteen Rescue After Norwegian Freighter Sinking
Thirteen crew members abandoned the Norwegian freighter Jark in the Atlantic on Tuesday and were rescued by the British vessel Suevic after being spotted in a lifeboat. The Jark departed Rotterdam on December 7 and was bound for Aquadalla Puerto Rico when the incident occurred.
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Waldheim chosen to head United Nations
Kurt Waldheim, Austrian ambassador to the United Nations, was selected by the Security Council to succeed U Thant as U.N. secretary-general. His appointment awaits General Assembly ratification, with Thant stepping down December 31 after ten years. Waldheim, 53, a former Austrian foreign minister, won after three days of secret ballots amid veto attempts.
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Captivity survivor to leave hospital for Christmas home
Mary Ann Harbert among two Americans freed from Communist China will depart Valley Forge General Hospital Philadelphia today to return home for Christmas.
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Maurice Chevalier Reported Slightly Improved
Maurice Chevalier, 83, showing slight improvement after a kidney disorder. His secretary said he is "not out of the woods" yet, and remains under care.
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Kurosawa Rashomon Director Found Dead in Tokyo Home
Police report Akira Kurosawa renowned Rashomon director was found in his Tokyo residence with self-inflicted wounds. Authorities say the injuries indicate an apparent suicide attempt, with investigators awaiting further details.
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