Perot Arrives in Bangkok Aims to Deliver POW Gifts
Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot landed in Bangkok expressing optimism that North Vietnam will permit two plane loads of Christmas presents for about 1,400 returned or held prisoners of war. He said he would be very disappointed if denied. The trip follows AP reports on the crash near Nha Trang with 50 dead and 35 injured, details pending final tallies.
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New England Weather Ship Nears Operation in February
Washington AP reports a $1.8 million weather ship may start in February if Nixon signs a supplemental bill passed by Congress. Sen. Edward W. Brooke urged the early warning ship after a February Boston snowstorm. The piece also notes NASA Cambridge center closure rumors debunked by the Boston Globe.
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Jury Frees Tilton Official in Embezzlement Case
A Belknap County jury acquitted Nellie M. Wiggin 76 of Tilton of embezzling about 27000 in town funds from 1952 to 1968. Judge Johnson instructed acquittal unless intent to steal was proven beyond doubt.
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Maine Ex-Liquor Enforcer Now Councilman
Timothy J. Murphy led the race for the Word 5 seat on Hallowell City Council with a crowd of supporters tallying votes Monday. P. J. Prescott drew 36, while Stanley L. Shain registered 35 in the contested borough contest.
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Israelis Reject U S Peace Plan Amid Middle East Tensions
TEL AVIV AP Israel rejects U S peace proposals as appeasement and harms prospects for peace. Israel conducts a second raid into Egypt striking an Egyptian naval base near Safaga by the Red Sea, signaling strained US Israel ties and rising Arab hostility. Cabinet notes four power talks offer no binding terms to end hostilities. Mrs Meir says Washington asks to restart, not change, the 1948 framework. Rabat Arab summit signals backing for the PLO and increased guerrilla support while fearing renewed conflict.
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White Christmas Ahead as New Storm Looms Over New England
Across New England heavy snow from Monday's storm paralyzed many areas with power outages and one death in Keene New Hampshire. Forecasters predicted a second storm by Christmas Eve bringing more snow, heavier in southern regions, as temperatures plummet and additional outages are reported in central towns.
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AF Grounds Controversial F111 Fleet After Crash
The Air Force grounded its troubled F111 fleet for the fifth time in under two years after a Nevada training accident killed two pilots. Lt. Col. Thomas J. Mack and Maj. James L. Anthony were among those aboard the eight million dollar plane, with Pease AFB officials noting grounding as standard procedure while stating no immediate impact on upcoming deliveries.
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Bernadette Devlin jailed for six months in Bogside battle
Londonderry protests flare as Bernadette Devlin, 22, the youngest British MP, is sentenced to six months for inciting to riot. Supporters vow meetings during her appeal in February. Devlin says she will appeal and remains under sub judice.
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Navy Jet Crashes Into Hangar Killing Eleven at Miramar
A disabled pilotless Navy F8J Crusader crashed into a hangar at Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego, killing 11 and injuring 14. The jet, abandoned by its pilot after reporting oil pressure trouble, plowed through open hangar doors at about 250 miles per hour amid about 60 men and a dozen aircraft. Lt. Cyrus M. Riddell, 27, of San Diego and Bellevue, Washington, was hurt. investigators will determine if the crash could have been avoided.
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No Early Pay Delayed for New Hampshire Employees
New Hampshire state workers must wait after Christmas to be paid because paying on Christmas Eve is illegal. Attorney General George Pappagianis advised Governor Walter Peterson that a Wednesday paycheck cannot occur within the current pay cycle.
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Counterfeit Tens Passed in Seacoast Area
Exeter and Seabrook reported counterfeit ten dollar bills used yesterday. Police suspect Massachusetts residents involved in the scheme. Four fakes surfaced at Champagne's Super Market in Exeter and four elsewhere in Seabrook. Bills described as high quality with numbers F00595 961R. Two women described as ages 25 to 30 with long red hair linked to the case.
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Battle Action At Low Level In Vietnam Amid Christmas Eve Threat
Reports describe heavy air raids as Viet Cong attacks escalate near Saigon and Da Nang while South Vietnamese authorities tighten security ahead of Christmas Eve. Police identified a suspected attacker as a male with dark hair in a brown coat, and a second individual wearing a leopard coat. both were involved in a fatal car incident in Massachusetts.
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Child Runs From Home After Christmas Dispute
A distressed child fled the home during a family quarrel after Christmas plans. She paused outside the alley, considering the situation, before deciding to return to the mother. The incident occurred near a diner as tensions rose.
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President Expected to Sign Bill Amid Tax Reform Action
Washington AP report notes passage of the tax reform bill and a Dallas plan dispute clearing barriers to adjournment. Congress sent the 9.1 billion tax cut to the White House after Senate approval 71 6 and House 381 2. A civil rights clash over the Philadelphia plan prompted a budget amendment veto threat. Senate and House proceed toward Christmas recess amid routine approvals and spending authority for HEW, Labor, and Foreign Aid programs.
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Gilman Opposes Peterson Inheritance Tax Change
Concord New Hampshire Senate Finance Chairman George Gilman says he will not back Gov Walter Peterson's plan to revise the inheritance tax at a special session. He favors a temporary tax hike to cover deficits and opposes a broad corporate tax, while criticizing executive leadership and liquor store delays.
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Yule Lighting Winners at Portsmouth Garden Club contest
The Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Portsmoort Garden Club was judged last night under Mes Xecors Harmon. Winners were named in several categories and several individuals received honorable mentions.
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