Nixon seeks Camp David as new focal point for major decisions
Nixon plans to elevate Camp David to a fourth White House role, turning the Maryland retreat into a private command center for some of his biggest decisions and speeches. The complex, guarded by Marines and ringed by electrified fences, has hosted six presidents and historic summits since its CCC origins in the 1930s.
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US vows no delay in ending Vietnam war talks
At Paris peace talks US Ambassador Porter pledges no avoidable delay toward a peace settlement. North Vietnam’s Nguyen Binh Vy accuses the US of breaking faith by not signing the draft accord and demands withdrawal of all foreign troops from Vietnam. South Vietnam's Pham Dang Lam reiterates demand for North Vietnamese pullout and demilitarization of the zone.
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Nixon holds second Vietnam peace talks with envoy
President Nixon arranged another White House meeting with South Vietnam envoy Nguyen Phu Duc to press for a peace agreement anchored by a written pledge for North Vietnam to withdraw troops. Kissinger also met Duc, while a joint Chiefs session reviewed the South Vietnam situation.
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Area Weather County Forecast Clear and cool tonight
Area Weather reports a clear and cool night with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s and a partly sunny, warmer Friday with highs around 50 to 55. Precipitation chances stay near zero through Friday as the region remains dry. The day includes figures for Wednesday high 47, today’s low 27, and prior year highs and lows, plus historical records. Hourly temps ending at 8 am are noted.
Troop Withdrawals At High Level Impasse
The Pentagon said further Vietnam troop withdrawals would continue on a limited basis, while the White House declined to confirm. Ziegler stated no comment on troop levels pending Kissinger’s talks in Paris, as officials noted the Dec 1 ceiling of 27,000. Washington and Saigon differed on whether a freeze was in effect.
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Ottawa University resumes Civilisation film series
The first of 13 Civilisation films screens at 8 p.m. in the administration building auditorium. Each Thursday shows art, architecture, music and literature in Sir Kenneth Clark’s study of Western civilization. Details and schedule available at General Education Office Room 308.
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Countdown Begins for Apollo 17 Moon Mission
Cape Kennedy Florida AP: The Saturn V countdown for Apollo 17 started at 8 30 am EST with liftoff planned for 9 53 pm next Wednesday the first night U S manned flight. Astronauts Cernan Schmitt and Evans rehearse in simulators as ground crew prepare fuel cells and over one million gallons of fuel. They aim for Taurus Littrow on the Moon with a 75 hour surface stay and three seven hour excursions driving a moon rover to study rocks possibly dating back 4.6 billion years and as young as 100 million years.
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Rogers to Stay Ident Nixon Keeps Rogers as Secretary of State
President Nixon will retain William P. Rogers as secretary of state in his second term while reshuffling top State Department posts. Kenneth Bush will become deputy secretary, succeeding John L. Irwin. William J. Casey becomes undersecretary for economic affairs, a new post. William J. Porter named undersecretary for political affairs. Curtis Tarr remains undersecretary for coordinating security assistance.
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