Suspects Arrested in Laporte Kidnapping Case
Montreal authorities announce the arrest of three prime suspects in the kidnapping and murder of Pierre Laporte, the Quebec labor minister. The suspects are Paul Rose, Jacques Rose, and Francis Simard. Laporte was seized in October and found dead a week later.
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Pierre Laporte
Quebec
Robert Bourassa
Paul Rose
Jacques Rose
Francis Simard
Laporte
Massachusetts No-Fault Auto Insurance Takes Effect
The nations first no fault automobile insurance plan starts in Massachusetts. It requires that bodily injury claims up to 2000 and medical expenses up to 500 be paid by the motorist own insurer regardless of fault. Pain and suffering claims are eliminated.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Governor Vetoes 1.8 Million California Aid Grant
Governor Ronald Reagan vetoed a 1.8 million federal antipoverty grant for California Rural Legal Assistance Inc. The move, pending federal review, could be overridden by Frank Carlucci, head of the U S Office of Economic Opportunity, with Nixon administration involvement noted.
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Sacramento
Calif
Ronald Regal
California
Nixon
Reagan
California Rural Legal Assistance Inc
Frank Carlucci
U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity
Christmas Weekend Traffic Toll Drops From Forecast
The Associated Press reports 484 deaths from automobile accidents during the Christmas weekend across the nation. Icy rain and snow slowed travel early, but dry cold weather later in the period improved road conditions.
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Associated Press
Bail funds eyed to free four conspiracy defendants
In Tacoma Washington defense lawyer Jeff Steinborn said Sunday that enough money has been raised to post bail for four federal conspiracy defendants if a judge sets release at 2500 dollars per person.
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Tacoma, Wash
U.S
Jeff Steinborn
Film Called Propaganda in North Vietnam Interview
Two American POWs in North Vietnam say in a censored interview aired on Christmas Day that the war should end now. The Defense Department calls the program enemy propaganda. the prisoners describe daily routine and mail privileges under North Vietnamese supervision during the televised interview Sunday night.
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New York
North Vietnam
U.S. Defense Department
Red Spying Revealed in Senate Testimony
Former Soviet secret police agent Yuri Krotkov testifies before the Senate under the alias George Karlin about a Russian scheme to compromise foreign diplomats. He describes a “colossal institute of co-opted Soviet girls” and handsome Russian men used to woo embassy wives in Moscow.
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Washington
Senate
Yuri Krotkov
George Karlin
Moscow
Basque Verdicts Expected in Burgos Trial
In Burgos Spain the long awaited verdicts in the trial of 16 Basque nationalists were expected today. Political circles credit Franco with potential commuting of death sentences. Defense lawyers were summoned to appear in the Burgos military headquarters where the five man military court heard testimony December 3 to 9.
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Burgos
Spain
Francisco Franco
Agency Eyes Overhaul of Crop Insurance System
The Federal Crop Insurance Corp. faces recommendations for a sweeping overhaul of its all risk crop insurance program, covering more than $900 million annually. The proposals come from an outside study panel formed last June.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Federal Crop Insurance Corp
Rescue Efforts Continue After Finnish Tanker Split
In heavy seas a 540 foot tanker Ragny split in two in the North Atlantic. Rescue vessels battled a storm to save 31 crewmen on the stern, while six others including the master and chief engineer were feared lost. The Coast Guard reported the bow section had stranded crew.
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New York
U.S. Coast Guard
Israel to Return to Middle East Peace Talks
Israel under Golda Meir says it will resume indirect talks with Egypt and Jordan at the United Nations after cabinet and party support. Egypt denies violations in Suez sector, while Sadat demands withdrawal of all captured territory and warns against diplomatic ties with Israel.
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Terview
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Sadat
Viet Cong Attack on Cambodian Garisson
Four hundred North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops attacked a Cambodian garrison on Phnom Penh's outer defense ring. They fought hand to hand with government troops before withdrawing.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Rokakong
Congress Ends Yule Recess Amid SST Funding Deadlock
The Senate ends its Christmas recess as leaders seek a path to adjournment by New Year’s Eve. A compromise plan would keep SST spending alive until March 30, tying it to the broader $7 billion transportation bill, while a rival push continues to block the package.
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Sen
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Nixon
U.S
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South Vietnam
Mike Mansfield
D-Month
Hugh Scott
R Pa
Congress
Henry M. Jackson
Warren G. Magnuson
Rep. Rivers Dead At 65 In Birmingham Hospital
Rep L Mendel Rivers longtime head of the House Armed Services Committee died early today at University Hospital Birmingham Ala He was 55 The South Carolina Democrat had open heart surgery last December to repair a leaking mitral valve and after a series of heart stoppages regained heart action but remained seriously ill.
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Ala
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House
Armed Services Committee
University Hospital
South Carolina
Rivers
Nixon signs population control bill amid holiday veto
President Nixon signed a population control bill authorizing 382 million dollars for family planning services through public and nonprofit groups and creating an Office of Population Affairs. He declined a physician training bill, calling it the wrong approach and effectively pocket vetoed during Christmas adjournment.
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White House
Ralph Yarborough
D-Tex
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U.S
Vietnam
Office of Population Affairs
Burgos Trial Sentences For Six Basque Extremists Named
A military court condemned six Basque extremists in the Burgos trial. The death sentences forward to Gen. Francisco Franco for potential commutation or confirmation.
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Burgos
Francisco Franco
Disposal Of Christmas Trees Sparks Urban Dilemma
The Associated Press reports cities ban open air burning and instead haul Christmas trees to landfills. Groups propose reuse as deer browse, wildlife cover, bird stations, erosion mulch, and fish habitat. In California residents urged to donate live trees to replant forests, while New York runs post holiday tree pickup and chipping programs.
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Soviets Plan Second Leningrad Hijacking Trial
Reports say nine more Jews will be tried in Leningrad on hijacking charges linked to the June failed plan to flee the Soviet Union. Two Jews already sentenced to death. others receive labor camp terms. Additional trials in Riga and Kishinev possible. Pope, UN officials urged clemency. American Jewish leaders to press Nixon.
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West of Pecos Weather Outlook Through Tuesday
Partly cloudy conditions continue west of Pecos with a slight chance of mountain showers tonight. Highs Tuesday range from 62 to 78 degrees and tonight's lows from 30 to 45.
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