Nixon rounds out top State Department team
President elect Nixon selected Elliott Richardson as undersecretary of state and U. Alexis Johnson as undersecretary for political affairs. Richard F. Pedersen will be counselor at the department, with Bunker possibly remaining in Saigon. Johnson to Japan, then Vietnam. Bunker’s status undecided.
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Recall of Ky Staff Shocks Paris Peace Talks
Allied sources report Saigon ordered the recall of Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky's entire staff from the Paris peace talks. Ky and President Thieu had shown unity, but the reasons for the staff pullout remain unclear as Ky seeks treatment for bronchial illness and Saigon weighs Geneva-area villa options for lodging. Amb. Pham Dang Lam leads Saigon delegation if talks resume.
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U.S. Aircraft Toll Near 5 Billion in Vietnam War
The Vietnam war toll on U.S. aircraft nears five billion dollars with 4,768 aircraft lost since Jan 1 1961. The breakdown shows 1,246 fixed wing and 982 helicopters lost to hostile causes, while 1,293 helicopters were lost to accidents and other causes.
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Powell Eyes Return to Power Through Antipoverty Task Force
Rep. Adam Clayton Powell announced he would draft a resolution to seize chairmanship of an antipoverty task force, aiming to regain powers as former Education and Labor Committee chair. Powell, reseated by the House after a 251 to 160 vote, said little on the specifics of new powers.
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Inside Soul Towns USA Their Problems and People
A feature notes that Soul Towns USA share common issues with other towns though every resident is Black. It highlights jobs money and housing as core concerns within these communities. The page teaser mentions Sen Robert Kennedy assassination trial beginning this week and hints at an unusual defense strategy.
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Arab Guerrilla Drive Prime Peace Threat
Western diplomats warn Palestinian guerrilla groups threaten Middle East peace by goading Israel into retaliation. Fatah claims 140 Israeli settlements raided with 2,700 soldiers killed or wounded as casualties. PLO formed in 1964. notable attacks include El Al plane hijackings and the Athens airport strike prompting Beirut raid.
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Television Roulette Coming to Monte Carlo Casino Plan
Paris AP reports Monaco may allow a home TV roulette game linked to the Monte Carlo Casino. Cards would be sold at tobacco shops and viewers could watch the wheel spin Saturday night. Wilfred Groote of Societe des Bains de Mer said the scheme has in principle support but requires promoters to obtain government authorization.
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Weekend Warmer Forecast With Light Snow Chance
The forecast calls for mostly fair conditions today with high temperatures in the upper teens to low 20s and tonight's low in the teens. Monday brings cloudy skies and slightly warmer air with a chance of light snow showers at times.
Londonderry Rights March Sparks Major Riot in City
A Civil Rights march in Londonderry turned into a riot drawing more than 110 injuries and clashes with police. The four days of tension followed a Belfast student group’s New Year march toward Londonderry, amid sectarian hostilities and a fortified city center.
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Soviets Propose Settlement for Middle East Peacekeepers
London based observers report the Soviet Union proposes a Middle East settlement with peacekeeping troops from the four powers along Israel borders. The plan includes limits on arms supplies and a four power sanctions pact if Israel rejects the deal. Communicated through Andrei Gromyko and tied to Gamal Abdel Nasser’s Egypt visit.
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