Peace at hand fading in Vietnam turmoil this Christmas
The piece critiques Henry Kissinger and Nixon for overoptimism on Vietnam peace. It argues Washington misled the public, Hanoi pressed for a settlement to boost Nixon, and renewed bombing and questions of sovereignty and troop presence have dimmed the prior hopeful outlook. The tone is mournful as holidays approach.
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Henry Kissinger
Vietnam
Richard Nixon
Hanoi
Washington
Kissinger
Nixon
Paris
Thieu
Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
Historic events on December 26 across centuries
On December 26, 1776 Washington’s troops captured 1 000 Hessians at Trenton. Other notes include the 1805 Peace of Pressburg, 1827 Sultan Mahmud II vetoing Allied mediation in Greece, and a 1865 patent for the first coffee percolator. Also listed are 1917 railroad government control, 1941 Manila as open city, 1943 Scharnhorst sunk, 10th anniversary East German refugees, and Vietnam conflict milestones. Birthdays feature Steve Allen and Henry Miller.
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Trenton
N.J
Pressburg
Napoleon Bonaparte
Austria
Sultan Mahmud II
Turkey
Greece
James Nason
Franklin
Mass
United States
U.S
Philippine
Manila
Scharnhorst
Norway
East Germany
West Berlin
North Vietnam
New York
Steve Allen
Henry Miller
First 1973 Stamp to Honor Someone Special
The U S Postal Service announced an eight cent commemorative stamp for 1973 named Special Stamp for Someone Special The issue is slated for Philadelphia on January 26 with a design reveal planned for early in the year The association notes the stamp honors an unspecified individual in a mystery branding style.
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U.S. Postal Service
Philadelphia
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Sad tok 7 Vd For Wednesday December 27 1972 Aries Pisces
The column gives daily sun sign guidance for December 27 1972. It covers advice on relationships work love and personal actions across all zodiac signs with suggestions on compromise creativity harmony and progress.
Monroe Evening Times masthead and rate notice
The Monroe Evening Times announces its founding era and mailing details. It lists Emery A Odell as publisher, months of publication exemptions, and subscription rates for carrier and mail within Wisconsin and surrounding counties. The notice covers postal zones and annual pricing, along with affiliations to press associations.
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Emery A. Odell
Washington
Monroe
Wisconsin
City of Monroe
Congress
Green
Lafayette
Jows
Dane and
Rock Caution
Davies
Stephenson Winnebago
Sinais
Gressite, Jows
Dene
Rock
Davin
Wa.m
Monroe Evening Times
Dear Abby exposes jokes and moral conflicts in household humor
A reader describes pranks by a husband that frighten and disturb his wife. Abby counsels the wife, notes the husband’s behavior is punitive, and advises addressing the issue. A separate letter discusses a wife and cheating doctor and a nail biting son with bike request.
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Abby
Kentucky Chicken
Jeff
Texas
Labor costs rise in November as inflation slows
The Labor Department reports a 0.3 percent rise in the cost of living for November, signaling Nixon's goal of reducing inflation to under three percent in 1972. Real spendable weekly earnings fell 0.5 percent from October to November.
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Washington
Labor Department
Nixon
Fire destroys 114 foot barn on John Mahi property
A large barn measuring 114 feet was consumed by fire, affecting Mrs. Carl Marty Sr. and others who gathered for her first birthday anniversary tributes at the home. Other notes mention Eisenhower era plans on Korea, a Brink's robbery front man, a 1950 mining disaster, and holiday church activities.
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Wee
Carl Marty Sr
Boston
Christmas Holiday Fatalities and War Wound Report
December 26 1987 report notes Capt Rodney Block of Monroe wounded in New Guinea on November 24 and records 178 deaths nationwide during the Christmas period from traffic accidents totaling 99. The piece contrasts with prior year safety. Also mentions 1832 Browntown bridge ice jams and dynamite use to lower water. This year’s Christmas toll expected near 400 per AP tallies.
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Rodney Block, Monroe
Co. K
New Guinea
Dill Highway
Browntown
Associated Press
Real Estate School Ad in Janesville Beloit Wisconsin
Real Estate School promotion offering home study and in person classes to become a licensed broker or salesman. Approvals include veterans benefits. Locations listed at Janesville Beloit and Wisconsin School of Real Estate, 161 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee.
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Janesville
Beloit
Wisconsin School of Real Estate
W. Wisc. Ave
Milw
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