Indira Gandhi declares full scale war against Pakistan
India’s prime minister declares a national war footing after Pakistan launches air and artillery strikes deep into Indian territory. She cites emergency measures and says preparations for all eventualities are in place as airfields at Amritsar Pathankot Srinagar Awantipur Uttarlai Jodhpur Ambala and Agra come under attack.
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Dollar sinks to postwar low across European markets
The U S dollar slid to postwar depths in Frankfurt Zurich Brussels Amsterdam Rome and Stockholm amid rising concern over higher prices for European goods and cheaper U S exports Bank of France actions failed to halt the decline while Brussels experts warned of possible broader devaluations if the gold link persists and the Bank of England signaled a hands off stance.
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Senate Rejects Reagan Tax Bill in Preliminary Vote
California Senate ballots against a $501 million tax bill backed by Governor Reagan, voting 12-1 in a preliminary result. The plan would fund state operations via payroll withholding and other taxes, aiming to balance the budget amid a heated reapportionment stalemate.
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Lompoc Beautification Festival Promises Variety and Auction
Community volunteers prep a multi event fundraiser at the Veterans Memorial Building with Christmas displays, abalone hors d oeuvres, music, and a public auction featuring LVAA paintings and crafts. Proceeds support beautification projects in Lompoc. Tickets at door. event runs 12 to 9 p m with entertainment.
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Congress Stalemate after End the War Amendment Clash
House and Senate conferees halted talks on a foreign aid bill after a sharp exchange over Mansfield’s end the war amendment which demands a U S troop withdrawal within six months post passage and prisoners freed by then no new session date set. Agriculture Secretary Butz moved to buy corn to lift prices and curb dock strikes aiming to raise farmer returns toward the 1 05 dollar a bushel target.
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Buzz
Cambodian High Command ends 20000-man drive to retake Highway 6
The Cambodian High Command announced the 20000-man operation to retake Highway 6 is finished after Communist attacks overran one town, forced Cambodians from two more, and opened a 25 mile gap in the government line.
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Algerian-French Hijacker Nabbed Aboard Pakistani Airliner
Paris police say two officers in disguise entered the aircraft through a hatch and overpowered an Algerian born hijacker, Jean Rey, who had threatened crew and passengers for eight hours to load 20 tons of medicines for East Pakistan refugees. One shot fired, hijacker injured. 15 passengers and six crew unharmed.
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Witnesses Report Light Plane At McClellan Airstrip Night Of Ransom Flight
Three women told UPI they saw a light plane land and take off at the McClellan airstrip the night a hijacker parachuted from a jet after receiving $200000 in ransom. FBI declined comment. neighbors could not give precise timings due to darkness and rain.
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Melvin Anderson
California jobless rate drops to 6.2 percent
California unemployment fell in November to 6.2 percent the lowest since July 1970. The rate drop followed a nationwide rise and was credited to a improving economy and aerospace job gains. Officials recorded 503000 unemployed in the state, 18000 more than October but 75000 less than November 1970. The Reagan administration welcomed the decrease as evidence Nixon era policies work locally.
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