Bob Hope Leads 20th Christmas Tour for U S Servicemen
Bob Hope begins his 20th annual Christmas tour to entertain American troops abroad. This marks his seventh straight Christmas in the Vietnam War zone and his 29th year entertaining GIs, joined by Lola Falana and Johnny Bench. The troupe will visit England West Germany the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean Thailand Vietnam Korea and Alaska over the next two weeks.
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Korea
Alaska
Britain Ends Power Slowdown After Christmas Surprise
Britain’s electrical workers halted their week long brownouts ending a marathon session with the government and the Electricity Council. Union negotiator Frank Chapple called the move an act of good faith with the nation, assuring 55 million Britons a Christmas with lights and heat.
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Workers Recalled After Northwest Strike Ended
In Minneapolis Minnesota the Northwest Airlines strike ends as workers are recalled after the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks ratifies a new contract. Union spokesman Jack Bacon says early returns show the vote unlikely to change the result.
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SST Funding Move Clears House for Transport Plan
The $210 million SST compromise within a $2.7 billion transport bill appeared set for House approval and faced a Senate filibuster threat. Rep. Sidney R. Yates warned he would oppose the conference committee deal shaping the measure.
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Wintry Weather Across Nation Brings Snow Varying Impacts
A nationwide weather pattern brings light snow to the Great Lakes and Northeast with a 5 to 14 inch band from southern Wisconsin to New England. Masena New York reports 24 inches over the weekend. Pacific and Gulf coasts see light rain. temperatures range from well below zero in Minnesota to 70 in Key West Florida.
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Republican governors weigh 1972 strategy shift toward positivity
SUN VALLEY Idaho AP reports Republican governors, diminished by defeats, consider urging the White House to stress a positive image for 1972. One governor notes not likely to rebel, as many lame ducks seek administration roles, limiting opposition to the current approach.
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Robbery Probe Tied to Denver Bank Heist Near Juarez
U S federal agents planned to question a wounded man arrested by state police near Juarez after an armed robbery at Union National Bank in Denver. An FBI agent and a customer were wounded. Jesus Chacon, head of the local judicial police, said Antonio Hernandez, about 25, was arrested with two women and two men on the outskirts of Juarez across the Rio Grande from El Paso.
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Insurance plans proposed for fast auto injury compensation
Chicago report describes proposals by two national insurance associations to provide rapid bodily injury pay outs in auto accidents regardless of fault. Claims would be arbitrated by insurers using a system akin to existing vehicle damage arbitration between firms.
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Elements In Food Preservatives May Cause Cancer
University of Nebraska researchers link stomach formed nitrosamine from nitrite and secondary amines to lung cancer in mice. Study builds on German work and urges reducing nitrite in processed meats, while FDA says no imminent hazard at current exposure.
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Nixon opens White House Conference on Children
President Nixon decries welfare system abuses and urges passage of the Family Assistance Plan, calling it crucial for children. He cautions federal limits and stresses roles of states communities schools churches and families while delegates doubt action from the administration and question the conference process.
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Pipe bomb explodes near General Electric Building in Manhattan
A pipe bomb exploded outside the General Electric Building in midtown Manhattan damaging four structures and injuring a pedestrian with flying glass. In Washington, President Nixon announced Treasury Secretary Kennedy will resign February 1 and be replaced by former Texas Governor John Connally who will become ambassador at large under Secretary Rogers.
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U S Troop Withdrawals Ahead Of Schedule
The U S Command said American troop strength in Vietnam has fallen below 344000, ahead of schedule, building momentum toward reduced U S military presence in Southeast Asia as President Nixon seeks broader disengagement.
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Tests Set On Rights Of Negroes
The Supreme Court takes up two cases on Negro rights to advance in employment and to use integrated facilities. North Carolina workers challenge IQ tests and education requirements at Duke Power, while Mississippi Blacks seek open pools in Jackson after court-ordered integration. The NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the Justice Department back the challengers.
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Israel Rejects Use of UN Troops in Peace Plan
King Hussein of Jordan proposed a two power peacekeeping force to ease Arab Israeli tensions. Moshe Dayan dismissed UN troops, citing bad experiences with foreign peace forces. Hussein and Dayan spoke on TV during US visits, after meetings with President Nixon. Weather noted: mostly cloudy and cool with light rain. highs 48 to 60.
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Mansfield Says Congress Likely to Approve Cambodian Aid
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield predicts approval of Nixon Cambodian aid in lame duck sessions, possibly after New Year. The $225 million Cambodian aid is part of a larger $1.5 billion catchall bill with Israel credits and other Southeast Asia aid, while debates over restrictions and funding loom large.
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