Civilians Bombed Admit North Vietnam Casualties and Damaged Sites
The Pentagon acknowledged civilian bombings in North Vietnam, saying isolated incidents targeted bridges, POL storage, and air defense sites near Namdinh and Phu ly while civilian areas suffered from dispersal of petroleum and Soviet air defenses. Officials cited repeated attacks on namdinh and Phu ly facilities, including factories and a river dike, amid larger raids last year.
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Red China Denies Steel Sale to U S
Tokyo report says official New China News Agency denies any sale of steel to the United States for military use in Vietnam. The London Observer first carried the allegation on December 18, later picked up by Soviet and Singapore outlets. Investigations suggest the steel bars may have been tied to false documents and misreporting.
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Five Red Terrorists Slain in Thailand
Prime Minister Thanom Kittikachorn said at a news conference that intensified Communist terrorist activity occurred in the northeast. In a clash, Thai security forces killed five terrorists, captured nine, and forced three to surrender. several weapons were seized.
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Key Democrats Split Over Johnson Nomination
Democratic governors worry Great Society programs hurt party in 1968 races. They doubt Johnson’s renomination viability. some favor another candidate, others refuse to commit, citing health, trust, and the need to defend liberal achievements. Johnson’s personal popularity remains mixed among officials.
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Burns Says Senate Will Aid Reagan
A Fresno report notes Sen Robert F Kennedy and other figures discussing backing for Ronald Reagan. The piece cites Democratic and Republican views on credibility and the coming political year. It mentions Johnson’s standing, public trust, and a possible comeback as national elections near.
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Holiday Spirit Lingers Over Anxious World
Christmas day observed as a legal holiday around the globe. Americans in Vietnam kept to duty while Central Park in New York closed to allow first white Christmas since 1961. Berlin families bitter over East Bloc restrictions. Soviet and Vatican actions cited amid a world on edge as troops pause for truce.
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Reagan era budget clash eyed by veteran legislator
Senator Burns, a 30 year veteran, warns 1967 faces rough sailing for lobbyists as Reagan promises to cut costs. He cites potential user taxes and possible sales tax hikes, while opposing new personal income tax levies. Burns notes cuts are possible only within one third of the budget under his control and discusses UC leadership reform.
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Fire Ravaged Trawler Under Tow in Gale
Two British trawlers battled gale winds as they towed the fire-wrecked St Finbarr toward St Anthony Newfoundland after a Christmas morning blaze aboard the 1139 ton vessel. Survivors remained aboard the other trawlers, while crews worked to control the fire and reach safety amid heavy seas.
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Pilgrims Return Home From Holy Land Frontier Crossing
Pilgrims who spent Christmas Eve and Day in the Holy Land returned to their homes, many crossing the troubled Termel Jordan frontier.
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