Hanoi warns U S on overflights and Tet prisoners released
North Vietnam's defense minister Gen Giap warned that warmed reconnaissance planes over North Vietnam would be shot down as the United States claims the flights are a prerequisite for a halt. In Saigon, up to five North Vietnamese POWs will be released Jan 24 ahead of Tet. Cambodian forces attacked the Prek Thaot dam near Phnom Penh in a bid to disrupt the $200 million project. Premier Cyrankiewicz expected to be replaced in Poland as Gomulka’s removal shakes the leadership and Poland lifts the emergency. China and the USSR clash over Poland as Gomulka’s ouster is hailed as a setback to Soviet rule. Rome faces major power cuts as 120,000 workers strike for four hours ahead of Christmas. A Soviet moon rover reaches the end of its second lunar night. Israel says it captured two Egyptian spy squads in Sinai and Meir prepares for delicate peace talks with Moscow.
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Congress Bars U S Troops in Cambodia
Congress approved a bill barring U S combat troops or advisers in Cambodia and sent the measure to President Nixon as lawmakers rush to resolve 80 billion dollars in appropriations and welfare policy before the 91st Congress ends. The Senate passed 41-20 and the House followed, amid a holiday recess.
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White House Hails New Prime Rate Cut
The White House praised a fifth rate cut this year by large and small banks, lowering the prime rate to 6.5 percent from 7 percent and hoping the move spreads to mortgage markets. Mortgage bankers leader Everett Spelman said lower business loan activity could bring lower mortgage rates by spring. Chase Manhattan led the cuts, quickly joined by Bank of America and others on the West Coast, with National City Bank of Minneapolis also lowering to 6.25 percent.
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Entertainer Hope entertains troops in South Vietnam
United States soldiers praised Bob Hope during a Christmas tour at an air base about 420 miles north of Saigon. The gag writer joked about pot humor and gardening while praising the troops, with Gloria Loring Lola Falana and others in the traveling show.
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Maham Ali Supports Free Angela Dayis in Angeles
Deposed heavyweight champion Maham Ali said Tuesday in Angeles he supports and will contribute to the movement to free Angela Dayis, a militant black intellectual charged with murder and kidnapping.
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Not Concerning Kidnap Plot Targets Kissinger Says He Is Unconcerned
A government sp er to was withdrawn Tuesday in a case involving Carlos Marcello, accused of being in the U S legally, ending three years of government attempts to deport him. Kissinger confirmed he was the subject of a kidnapping plot but stated he is not concerned. The report follows FBI director Hoover’s hint of a high level conspiracy, while a separate Treblinka case saw Franz Stangl convicted for mass murder of Jews. Kathleen Denise Arnett, Pasadena City College sophomore, was crowned Tournament of Roses queen, with Ohio State and Stanford to meet in Pasadena. Rep Roman Pucinski replaced a wall image with a smog-filled Chicago panorama. Rep Mendel Rivers shows recovery progress after heart surgery. McCormack retirement package details for congressional pension are outlined. White House aide potential for national chairmanship discussed with Charles Colson favored over Sen Robert Dole.
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