Hanoi Prisoner List Sparks Political Debate
Hanoi released a prisoner list while issues of missing family members arose. Senators Kennedy and Fulbright sent observers to Paris after Hanoi promised lists. Kennedy suggested neutral country internment. Britain and Sweden discussed standards and humanitarian handling of POWs.
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Civilian Control Pushes Military Intelligence Shakeup
Defense Secretary Laird outlined a major reorganization to strengthen civilian control of military intelligence. Aimed at eliminating duplication and past abuses, the plan delegates investigations to the CIA head while reviewing policies. full details are due after an external review by Robert Froehlke before February.
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Santa Claus volunteers handle mass mail for Christmas
In Santa Claus Indiana, a town of 135, volunteers from the American Legion and local chamber of commerce help the post office process about 4 million pieces of mail in six weeks. Postmaster Elbert Reinke says letters are answered with form replies if a return address is included, aided by high school typing class.
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Ight
Bar Owner Locks Patron In For The Night
Port Elizabeth reports a bar owner confined a patron after closing hours, locking them inside the premises for the night. Local authorities await details as the incident prompts questions about safety and business practices.
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Port Elizabeth
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Viet Cong and Viet Minh Violate Christmas Cease Fire Early
Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces violate their three day Christmas cease fire within hours of start. A South Vietnamese soldier was killed as communist troops penetrated Trung Binh hamlet and fired on a Mekong Delta outpost. U.S. and South Vietnamese troops begin a 24 hour holiday standdown while Laos and Cambodia saw clashes on two fronts during the broader Indochina war.
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Skyjacking treaty eyed with global reach and penalties
The draft treaty would let all nations join and set severe penalties while requiring expeditious return of passengers, crew, and aircraft. It notes U S jurisdiction may need widening and Senate ratification for full participation. Kuwait Libya Lebanon Tunisia and United Arab Republic did not sign.
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United Arab Republic
Lawmakers Start Holiday Lame Duck Session Amid Controversies
Lawmakers dash to a Christmas holiday as a marathon lame duck session looms past New Year’s Day. Senate faces social security reform and welfare, while a foreign trade quota bill and other battles stall. House Ways and Means members say no time for compromise on boosts.
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Christmas Cease Fire Plans and Holiday Aid Worldwide
Amid Christmas week, hundreds of U S troops return from Vietnam as a three day cease fire begins there. Nations and churches send mistletoe and aid gifts while children like 7 year old Robert Miller receive thousands of cards and cheers. Amnesties allow inmates to spend Christmas with families and holiday generosity spreads from Detroit to Denver and beyond.
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Soledad
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Carriers’ Losses Heavy in 1569 Freight Claims
In 1569 seventy nine motor common carriers of general freight reported gross revenues of 2.3 billion dollars and paid a net 29.9 million dollars in freight claims, amounting to 1.73 percent of gross revenue.
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Christmas at Bethlehem under Israeli guard amid rockets
Bethlehem marks its fourth Christmas under occupation as Israeli troops guard pilgrims at the Basilica of the Nativity area. Rockets from time to time hit near Jerusalem but cause no casualties. tourism officials forecast a rise to about 20 000 visitors this year, up from 16 000.
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Hartke Conditional Seat Sought Amid Recalls and Legal Fight
Indiana Senator Hartke faces a tied 1964 election recount challenge after Rep Roudebush urged the Senate to seat Hartke on a conditional basis pending outcomes of ballot recount petitions. Hartke’s margin was disputed across 464 precincts in 11 counties with federal court involvement.
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Bob Hope denied visit at Utapao Thailand says official
UPI reports Bob Hope, billed as America's top comedian, was denied access at Utapao Air Base Thailand before planned appearances. Officials declined details, citing security and base protocol as the reason for the denial.
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