Israeli Warplanes Bomb Syrian Camp Peace Talks Resume
Saigon reports the largest Vietnam air blitz ends as peace talks resume. U.S. losses reach 93 airmen and 27 aircraft, including 15 B52s, with Hanoi claiming widespread devastation. North Vietnam signals possible gains from bombing pause. Civilian casualties and damage cited in Hanoi and by visiting Americans.
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Follows Shelling Incident
TEL AVIV AP Syria shelled Israeli positions in occupied territory Saturday and Israel retaliated with its second air attack in three days inside the Arab state. Damascus Radio claimed one Israeli warplane damaged in a dogfight. Israel said all planes returned safely. Israeli command said Syria fired an hour one barrage into the northern Golan Heights then shelled the southern sector. Israel bombed the army camp at Nebir north of Damascus. The attack followed Syrian artillery targeting Golan Heights and came under Israel’s new strike fast policy. Two suspected spies, including a parliamentary member’s son, were detained in Israel amid espionage rumors linked to Syria.
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Viets Assure Negotiations Will Continue
Paris AP report says North Vietnam confirms bombing halt in the north and that peace talks with the United States will resume. Kissinger private talks will restart, with Viet Cong approving. Schumann hopeful as Paris efforts proceed. public talks may follow.
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Congressmen See Peace Hope In Halt
The suspension of bombing over North Vietnam drew mixed reactions in Congress as lawmakers welcomed the pause and hoped for renewed talks toward peace. Critics urged withdrawal, while Sen. Saxbe praised the halt yet warned efforts to end the war would continue. Rep. Reuss labeled Nixon a bully and condemned U.S. presence.
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Weather Outlook Brightens for Stock Show Season
Forecasters predict a gradual warming trend across the Permian Basin with lots of sun and temperatures in the mid 50s for today and Monday. No nearby cold fronts are expected, while far to the east or west fronts may pass. The region saw a weekend front bring clear skies and cool feel, with scattered precipitation in far East Texas and tornado warnings to the southwest of Fort Worth. Cotton Bowl forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and around 50 degrees with southerly winds 10 to 15 mph.
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89 Die as Eastern TriStar Jet Crashes in Everglades
Miami AP dispatch reports a huge Eastern Air Lines TriStar jet crashed in the Everglades near Miami killing at least 89 people with about 80 survivors. Eight still missing. A morgue opened at Jackson Memorial as Coast Guard crews rescued survivors from mud and water amid reports of 93 survivors. The three engine jet was bound from New York to Miami and valued at $18 million.
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Quake Food Distribution Is Denounced
Protests rose in Managua over slow food distribution after the December quake. Survivors halted trucks with signs of hunger while opposition and relief groups criticized Gen. Anastasio Somoza and the civilian sector being sidelined. Hangars at Las Mercedes airport hold vast supplies as needy receive little.
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Americans Ready To Welcome New Year
Americans plan New Year celebrations across the states amid liquor laws and safety campaigns. Georgia faces Sunday curb on alcohol, Minnesota clocks shift gimmickry, while Virginia enacts stricter drunk driving limits. California reports 2,500 arrests during Christmas weekend as San Francisco and Dearborn offer patrols and free rides. Ocean City shelters 60 motel fire victims, and New York readies Times Square crowd with security.
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U S backs Britain's Malta stand in base payments dispute
The United States voiced support for Britain's position in Malta over payment terms for the island base. Malta demanded raising annual payments from 14 million to about 15.4 million pounds to offset devaluation. Britain and Malta signed the agreement last March, with the U S covering about 26 percent of base costs as NATO partners.
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The Quipster Mudpack Affected His Wife’s Look
A brief item notes that a mudpack intended for his wife altered her appearance as it began to peel away, causing concern or humor about the cosmetic mishap. The snippet suggests a domestic or social column moment with light, domestic detail.
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