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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1972
Page
5
New York humor column presents remarks heard after Christmas about toys bills leftovers and holiday stresses. Jokes touch on fixing dolls bears coats eggnog and sleigh mishaps with a light satirical tone and a string of family scenarios.
In Florida Nixon waits for a peace signal as bombing over North Vietnam remains paused for 36 hours and extended 12 hours, while Kissinger negotiates in Paris with Le Duc Tho. Saigon reports the extension is hour by hour, with no formal White House announcement.
In southern Mindanao, Moslem dissidents reportedly shot down a Philippine air force C47 with a seven-man crew on Christmas Eve. The military cited ongoing clashes, rising casualties on both sides, and a growing refugee crisis, with authorities saying foreign trained troops may be aiding the Moslems. Estimates of dead include 46 soldiers and 92 Moslem fighters, though figures vary by source.
Economist Milton Friedman testifies to the Senate House Economic Committee amid hearings on reviving the supersonic transport project. He urges private funding and argues government subsidy would push toward socialism. Senator William Proxmire backs the stance, saying taxpayers should not fund a plane used by under 3 percent of the public.
A shifting film finance scene sees toy firms, ad agencies, tribes and doctors funding projects. Peter Traynor of Leverage Funding taps 1500 doctors in Oakland to back Steel Arena with 475000, aiming for action hits rather than Oscar prestige.
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