Children Dissidents Map Revolt at White House Conference
Dissident delegates at the White House Conference on Children threaten a revolt over care structures they view as muffling criticism of the Nixon administration. About 4,900 delegates are split into 24 forums, with leaders planning a strategy meeting to demand a general session and stronger welfare focus over defense and SST projects.
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Washington
White House
Stephen Wess
Nixon
Ness
Hoosier Poet Riley Wrote as Benjamin F. Johnson
The article states James Whitcomb Riley, famed Hoosier poet, used the pen name Benjamin F. Johnson for his writings. It notes the alias appeared in his published works and public references during his career.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Benjamin F. Johnson
Viet War Troop Withdrawals May Slow Through Tet
Pentagon officials indicate U S troop reductions in Vietnam may slow as a hedge against a possible Tet offensive. Officials note past pauses during new year periods, with no fixed monthly rate and troop strength down from a year ago. As of Thursday forces stood at 343,706, down from 434,000 on December 15, 1969.
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Jerry W. Friedheim
Friedheim
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Bob Hope To Do 20th Christmas Tour For Troops
Bob Hope starts his 20th annual Christmas tour to American troops abroad aboard a C141 from Van Nuys. He jokes it may be his last Vietnam trip and will visit England West Germany the Mediterranean Thailand Korea and Alaska with Ursula Andress Johnny Bench Jennifer Iosten and others. A Nixon White House card and a large check from the Women’s Christian Temperance Union mark the sendoff.
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Spiro T Agnew
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Saigon Bomb Blast Hurts 4 Soldiers
A bomb ripped through a US military hotel in Saigon injuring two American officers and two Vietnamese. Sgt. Bernard Strawn of Albuquerque described narrowly missing casualties as most officers were at dinner. The blast damaged the Le Cui Don billet's second to fourth floors, a six story building housing about 100 officers.
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Bernard Strawn
Albuquerque
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Nixon Bars Carving Of Yule Turkey
Mrs Nixon said the president will not carve the Christmas turkey at the White House dinner noting Mick does not like to carve. The first lady described White House decorations with glittering trees garlands and bright bulbs as the Nixon family maintains cherished Christmas traditions including stockings for each family member and even the family dog.
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