Czechs Seek Balance on Smrkovsky in Union Pact
Prague AP reports Communist leaders in Czechoslovakia persuaded the nation’s largest union to forgo a general strike over National Assembly President Josef Smrkovsky’s future. The union urged considering Smrkovsky alongside Deputy Premier Petr Colotka for the assembly chair, while the Communist party favors Colotka to lead. The metal workers warned further agitation could bring tragic consequences.
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Viet Nam War Year In Review Claims and Counterclaims
Saigon says 191,307 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops were killed in 1968, six times allied losses, while North Vietnam calls 1968 the best year yet. Saigon cites 17,486 South Vietnamese deaths and 14,521 U.S. battle deaths through Dec. 28, with total enemy losses 229,954 and 151,000 enemy troops infiltrated. The United States cites no official yearly figures, though sources note Saigon’s estimate of enemy strength is considered high. Reports describe Viet Cong attacks on Can Tho airfield and other Delta targets with limited damage, and a U Minh Forest operation that killed 460 Viet Cong and seized weapons and facilities.
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Apollo 8 crew to be honored in Canyon of Heroes parade
Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders arrive at LaGuardia at 11 15 am EST. They travel by motorcade to Whitehall Street then open cars to Broadway to City Hall amid ticker tape. City and state officials host a day of ceremonies with a Gold Medal presentation at 12 25 p m and a luncheon at Lincoln Center.
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Thomas O. Paine
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Sunday School Lesson On The Need For Real Faith
Clarence W. Cranford argues that modern life shows a hunger for meaning beyond material success. He urges churches to combine healing acts with lived faith, encourage small prayer groups, and demonstrate commitment through action in social justice and welfare. The piece connects Jesus example to today’s demand for involvement.
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Nixon Cabinet Begins Work On His Program
President elect Nixon starts a two day cabinet conference plan to shape his congressional program. Atty Gen designate Mitchell leads the crime and law enforcement task force with Evelle Younger, while other sessions cover education welfare health and government organization. The group weighs extending the 10 percent income surtax past June 30 and reviews 22 task force reports on federal issues.
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