Dayan says no real danger of Middle East war now
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Dayan told UPI that full scale warfare in the Middle East is not a real danger as long as the Russians do not provoke it. He said the United States can improve ties with the Arab world without sacrificing its relations with Israel and noted the Arabs would not risk war without a Soviet green light. He described a Nixon meeting as pleasant and reaffirmed US principles and allies. He also hinted that peace could involve significant territorial concessions depending on negotiations.
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Richard M. Nixon
United States of America
Apollo 8 Countdown Begins Amid Pause For Crew
Apollo 8 launch team starts the countdown on schedule while astronauts take a day off. The precount portion proceeds on time as preparations continue for the moon flight scheduled for Saturday.
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Wind and storms hit coasts as moon mission nears launch
Ocean storms battered northern coastal states with rain wind and snow. Cold snapped from Dixie to New England. travel warnings issued. Space center sunny and cold as Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders prepare for a 7:51 a.m. est Saturday launch with final medical checks and spacecraft trainer sessions. A global tracking and recovery effort accompanies the moon mission with jets and ships deployed to coordinate the return.
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U.S. Defense Chief Demands End to Vietnam Death Toll
Defense Secretary Clark M. Clifford warned Washington that the United States has no obligation to maintain 540,000 troops in Vietnam while South Vietnam stalls peace talks. He urged Saigon and Hanoi to stop squabbling over seating and move to real issues, saying deaths mount daily and a settlement could precede political talks. Clifford expressed impatience with American casualties and believed Hanoi seeks a quick military understanding to withdraw forces.
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United States
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Saigon
Hanoi
Speeding Motorist Jailed After 140 MPH Chase
Albert Hewitt, 21, of 2128 Ellis, was jailed on a DUI charge after his car reached an estimated 140 mph, flew 2600 feet, rolled, and left him injured at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Deputy Sam Hickman chased Hewitt from Indian Springs to Tule Springs before arrest.
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Driving at speed, Hewitt pursued by deputy on highway
The report notes Hewitt driving at 115 mph as a deputy observed him walking away. Hickman said the motorist topped 130 mph along Indian Springs. During the chase Mrs. Jessie Montgomery turned onto Tonopah Highway from Tule Springs Road as she began to accelerate.
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Jessie Montgomery
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Tonopah
Tule Springs
Battle of the Rockets Over North Vietnam Incident near Vinh
U S Navy jets exchanged missiles with a North Vietnamese rocket battery near Vinh as two Skyhawks escorted an AFS reconnaissance plane. Clouds hindered verification of a takedown. missiles reportedly exploded without striking the Navy aircraft. Hanoi later claimed a U N reconnaissance drone was shot down over Ha Bac Province.
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Intrepid
Hanoi
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Harris survey shows wide alienation across income and race groups
The Harris poll finds 28 percent of adults feel largely alienated amid affluence. Disconnection is greatest among the poor, old, Blacks, and those with limited schooling, with Wallace voters also showing high isolation. Read on for detailed breakdowns by education, income, race, and voting.
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George Wallace
Weather note with mild clouds and wind
Variable cloudiness and gentle winds shape the day with a high near 55 and a low around 35. Yesterday reached 61 with a 35 degree low. Noontime humidity rests at 14 percent as the sun rises at 6 45 and sets at 4 28.
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