Bengali Rebels Seize Dacca in Nighttime Fighting
AP dispatch describes continued gunfire as Pakistani troops hold parts of Dacca amid Bengali forces led by Mukti Bahini entering with Indians. Civilians faced danger as a girl was killed and 13 injured near an orphanage, while Red Cross efforts and surrender talks unfolded. Lt. Gen. A A K Niazi finally capitulated after a long siege and air bombardment.
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Diggs Resigns U N Delegate Over Africa Policy
Detroit congressman Charles C Diggs Jr a Democrat who heads the House Subcommittee on Africa resigns from the U N delegation amid disagreement with U S Africa policy including the Azores pact with Portugal and aid to Africa s white minority regimes Diggs criticizes U S votes and says he walked out after being ordered to vote against anti apartheid measures The resignation comes as Ambassador Bush expresses disappointment and Diggs cites eroding policy toward Africa in Washington and at the United Nations United States England Portugal and African nations are named in the debate
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Leavenworth Schools End Dress and Hair Codes
Leavenworth Kansas officials announce an end to district dress and hair codes. Superintendent Gordon Yeargan notes codes once served a purpose but changing times and customs reduce their usefulness. Parents and students opposed them and administrators spent excessive time debating regulations.
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China and Soviet Trade Blasts Over Pakistan War
In Tokyo AP dispatch, Premier Chou En-lai warned East Pakistan’s fall marks the start of endless strife in Asia. He urged not to rejoice, accusing India and the Soviet Union of pursuing control and hegemony. Pravda attacked China in U.N. debates while Chou condemned India’s cease-fire rejection and occupation of Dhaka as part of expanding Indian power.
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TV Stations Tote Christmas Messages to POW Families
AP reports American families with men in POW camps tape holiday messages at TV stations across the nation. From Del Rio to New York, 250 to 300 tapes are planned for shipment to prisoners in Indochina, coordinated by Melvin Bailey with a network of 120 stations. The effort aims to give children and relatives a personal link to fathers absent at Christmas, despite uncertain success.
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