UN Assembly Edges Toward Vote on China Admission
The 122 nation assembly nears a vote on admitting Communist China to the United Nations amid plans to reaffirm the two thirds rule for changing representation. Predictions favor defeat for pro two China seating proposals and a committee study plan. Diplomats note Jarring arrives as U Thant seeks Middle East peace while Egypt weighs Nasser speech implications.
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Jarring
Sweden
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Thant
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Cairo
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Israel
Lisbon Flood Toll Rises Over 250 Dead
In Greater Lisbon and surrounding villages heavy weekend rains and floods killed more than 250 people and left thousands of dwellings destroyed. Rescue workers searched mud for survivors as authorities warned about disease and began vaccination plans.
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No Smile as Vance Seeks Greek Deal on Cyprus Crisis
U S special envoy Cyrus Vance returned to Ankara with Greece s answer to Turkish demands to keep Cyprus quiet. NATO and UN backing discussed as Greece offered to withdraw forces in exchange for guarantees not to invade. Turkey and Greece prepared for possible troop withdrawals amid heavy military build up and routine life continuing in Athens.
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Miami Valley Forecast Turns Colder With Record High Noted
The Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio expect cloudy skies and a drop in temperature tonight with lows from 21 to 26. Tuesday will be partly cloudy and cold. Yesterday’s high reached a record 54 with a low of 28.
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Cincinnati Bus Strike Drags On
Cincinnati’s bus strike extended into its 27th day as talks stalled. The Cincinnati Transit Co. signaled willingness to resume negotiations with the Amalgamated Transit Union Council at City Hall, while an emergency council meeting considered a temporary take over of the bus company.
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Few Presents Under The Tree For LBJ In 1968
President Johnson faces a grim Christmas as Vietnam war woes erode public support. Critics and Dissenting Democrats mount opposition, with Sen. Eugene McCarthy weighing a run, while Westmoreland’s optimism contrasts with a looming election burden.
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