U.S. Considers Major Bombing Pause to Spur Talks
An American diplomat says Washington weighs a winter halt in North Vietnam bombing to test Hanoi’s willingness to enter peace talks. Officials note no strong hope for a breakthrough, but pressure for a pause could push a Christmas Truce in December and extended pauses through New Year and Tet.
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Saigon
United States
North Vietnam
Hano
Washington
Ington
Hanoi
U.S
Laos
Ho Chi Minh
Planes Blitz Phuc Yen MIG Base in North Vietnam
U S air forces led a coordinated raid on Phuc Yen air field near Hanoi, facing MIG defenses. A MIG21 was shot down and another likely destroyed as air operations continued over North Vietnam. Separately, fighting intensified near Saigon and in northern provinces with multiple Allied actions and a mistaken civilian toll reported in the Mekong Delta.
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North Vietnam
Phuc Yen
Hanoi
Saigon
U. S
South China Sea
Haiphong
Hoa Lae
U. S. Command
Heliopters
Meking Delta
Arkansas Antievolution Law Challenged In Supreme Court
In a case before the Supreme Court, Susan Epperson and H. H. Blanchard challenge Arkansas antievolution text restrictions. They argue the 1928 law bars teaching evolution in tax supported schools and violates constitutional freedom of inquiry. The suit cites religion as a factor and notes Arkansas and Mississippi are the only states with such bans.
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Arkansas
Supreme Court
Washington
Tennessee
High Court
Susan Epperson
Little Rock
Central High School
Columbia, MO
H. H. Blanchard
Arkansas Education Association
U.S
Mississippi
Steel Haulers End Nine Week Steel Strike
Pittsburgh reports steel haulers return to highways after nine weeks shutting down shipments. Armco Steel resumes movement while 60 percent of Teamsters faces ongoing pressure as rebels seek broader recognition and continued organizing ahead of 1970 contract talks.
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Pittsburgh
Teamsters Union
Midwest
New England
Kusley
Southwest Ohio Forecast Shows Warmer Tonight And Wet Wednesday
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies and a warmer night with lows in the 50s. Wednesday will be cloudy and windy with cooler conditions and occasional showers likely. Yesterday's high reached 74 degrees.
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Southwest
Onio
Chilly Cheerful Trio Survive Yukon Plane Mishap
Three aviators stranded nine days in near zero Yukon cold were rescued by a U S Air Force helicopter 90 miles southwest of Inuvik. Thor Tjontveit Rolf Storhavg and Ei ner Pedersen endured the ordeal after an engine failure forced a forced landing on Oct 14 during a flight from Fairbanks to Inuvik en route to Oslo.
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Inuvik
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Thor Tjontveit
Fairbanks
Alaska
Rolf Storhavg
Oslo
Norway
Einer Pedersen
Scandinavian Airlines
John Crawford
Royal Canadian Air Force
Tjontveit
Pedersen
U.S. Air Force
Trontveit
Crawford
Treasury to Melt Silver Coins for 1970s Supply
Washington AP reports the Treasury will melt silver coins after Christmas to build a 350 to 425 million ounce stock by June 24 for 3 to 4 years of domestic use. Americans must exchange silver certificates by that date, while silver prices reach a record in New York.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Robert A. Wallace
the Treasury
New York
Wallace
Tragedy at Hammermill Mill End—Six Dead in Rampage
A 39-year-old technician Leo Held went on a 90 minute shooting spree at the Hammermill Paper Co. plant in Lock Haven and Loganton, fatally wounding six, injuring several others, then being shot by police. The victims include Richard Davenport and Floyd Quiggle local residents and plant workers. Police found rifles and shotguns in Held's home and have not determined a motive.
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Lock Haven
Hammermill Paper Co
Leo Held
Held
Loganton
Clinton County
Dist
Allan Lugg
Alice Davenport
Woolrich
Richard
Dav
Enport
Leo F. Stahl
Piper Aircraft Corp
Geraldine Ramm
Floyd Quiggle
Quiggle
Stahl
Pennsylvania
Alda
Jersey Shore
Larry
Pennsylvania State University
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Shirley Temple
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