Six Die In Mideast Combat Near Jordan Frontier
Israeli desert patrols killed six Arab saboteurs in two clashes in the Negev Desert near the Jordanian border. A patrol near Ein Yahav killed three infiltrators, then a second patrol killed three more in the same area. Weapons and land mines were found. no Israeli casualties. An Arab woman was reportedly killed and nine wounded at Rafah in Gaza when troops opened fire during a demonstration against a terrorist roundup.
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Nixon Address Sparks Mixed Reaction Across Nation
Nixon’s inaugural call for peace drew praise from Capitol Hill to the Kremlin and criticism from some African American leaders over urgency on hunger poverty and race. Senators Muskie Jackson and Ford offered cautious or approving takes as Soviet and Vatican leaders sent supportive messages.
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Hanoi Eager For Peace As Talks Open In Paris
Saigon officials say Hanoi shows greater eagerness for peace than Viet Cong allies after last Saturday’s meeting. Ambassador Lodge announces a four way session on substantive Vietnam peace with Saigon, US, North Vietnam, and the NL Front.
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Six Yanks Die in Viet Cong Attacks Across Saigon Area
Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces struck U S land, sea and air units with rockets mortars and grenades during inauguration week. At least six American service members were killed and 35 wounded including a civilian as attacks targeted patrol boats cargo ships and U S bases near Saigon. American forces uncovered enemy munitions caches and disrupted a troop convoy while South Vietnamese police conditions tightened in the capital.
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Johnson Returns Home After Leaving White House
Lyndon B. Johnson and family flew home to Texas in the same presidential jet used for his oath, expressing mixed relief and nostalgia. He spoke of feeling different within seconds after Nixon’s oath and relief at no longer bearing presidential burdens while recalling the crowds in Washington bidding him farewell.
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Rainy stretch forecast with showers into Thursday
The forecast calls for continued rain and drizzle in the area today through Thursday. Tonight's low is expected 35 to 40. By Wednesday night temperatures reach the 40s after yesterday's high of 43 and a 36 degree start this morning.
Detroit twins identified by fingerprint after mix up
In Detroit, a police fingerprint expert finally identified six month old twins Terry and Tracy Bruce after weeks of parental confusion when nail polish marked the wrong baby. The parents plan plastic ID bracelets and may consider a tattoo to keep them distinct in the future.
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Czech Crisis Grows as New Self Immolation Shocks Prague
In Prague and beyond a second self immolation attempt shocks Czechoslovakia as Josef Hlavaty in Dukla Square sets himself ablaze. President Svoboda appeals for calm while crowds honor Jan Palach with across country marches and silent demonstrations.
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