Hanoi Refuses Gifts For Prisoners In War Mail Dispute
Pentagon spokesman says Hanoi rejects prisoner gifts under current policy while US letters and packages are processed for return. He notes a decline in prisoner correspondence in 1971 and mentions Hanoi allowed an 11 pound Christmas package but confirmation is lacking.
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Britain to Evacuate Malta If Demands Not Met
London reports Britain's government rejects Malta's new financial demands and orders forces to prepare withdrawal from the Mediterranean island. Mintoff had asked for more money on Christmas Eve and again today, with a Dec 31 deadline if refused. The move would pull 3,500 troops and 7,000 dependents from Malta, potentially ending a 170 year British presence there.
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Hoffa Says Attempt To Break His Spirit In Prison
Former Teamsters leader James Hoffa, released from prison, charges he was kept in maximum security for almost three years on Washington orders. He claims a seven hour daily confinement in a Lewisburg Pa prison cell with an open front was intended to break his will. He told the Detroit News the prison housing and lack of transfer were deliberate.
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Patrol To Pounce On Tipsy Travelers On New Year Holiday
Public safety commissioner Bill Mayberry vows zero tolerance for drinking drivers. Highway Patrol will be on full duty for the 78 hour New Year holiday from 6 p.m. Thursday to midnight Sunday. Fort Sill personnel have a holiday Friday and offices close. postal deliveries will be affected.
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FBI Says U.S. Crime Rises in First Nine Months
FBI data show overall crime up 9 percent from the prior year through nine months, with violent crime up 10 percent and property crime up 6 percent. Largest cities report 3 percent rise. suburban and rural areas 11 and 6 percent. Murder up 10 percent and robbery 12 percent. auto theft up 2 percent.
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Nixon Ends Summit Talks With Brandt By Appointing NATO Ambassador
U S air strikes on North Vietnam continue at high intensity for a fourth day. Hanoi claims multiple planes shot down and civilians killed or wounded in Thanh Hoa. U S command refuses to disclose strike details for security reasons as operations proceed from Tonkin Gulf bases.
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National Guard Draft Proposal Under Study
Washington AP reports the Pentagon weighs a draft to bolster a shrinking National Guard and other reserves. Officials say SecDef Laird would seek congressional approval before any move, amid plans to rely on pay and incentives to reverse unit shortages nationwide.
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250 Bus Passengers Slowed By Shutdown
Lawton bus service in four city routes halted due to financial losses, affecting about 225 to 250 riders daily. Mrs. Mary K. Morris cited lack of city subsidies and council inaction after a Voorhees report. service to Northside Southside West Lee and Cameron lines stopped.
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Hall To Speak At City Chamber Installation
Gov. David Hall will address the Lawton Chamber of Commerce during the Friday Forum January 7 as officers and directors are installed. Col. E G Hahney notes the forum is open to the public and dinner tickets are sold at the new chamber. Officials include E G Cap Jones president Whit Ozier treasurer Lt Gen Ret Harry H Critz 2nd vice president T D Nicklas 1st vice president Dan Rudder 2nd vice president Grover White treasurer Retiring directors are George Barber Sam Joyner II Cecil Lawson J T Neal and D E Torbert.
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Harry H. Critz
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Nixon and Brandt End Florida NATO Summit Cooperation
President Nixon and West German Chancellor Willy Brandt closed their two day talks at the Florida White House with a pledge of continued close partnership. They stressed NATO unity and continued U S troop presence in Europe while agreeing on broad cooperation with the Soviet Union. Brandt left for Sarasota after inviting Nixon to Munich 1972 Summer Olympics and both men signaled joint resolve on European and global policy.
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