Heaviest raid on North Vietnam costly and deadly
The air war over North Vietnam expanded with large bomber missions and new targets as U S forces resumed raids north of the 20th parallel. Reports say hundreds of planes participated, several B 52 bombers were damaged or downed, and crews were missing or rescued. Washington restricted details amid tensions with Hanoi and negotiations.
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Equality for heirs ruled by Supreme Court in Social Security case
The Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that illegitimate children have the same right to a deceased father's Social Security survivor benefits as legitimate children. Justices Douglas, Brennan, White, Marshall, Blackmun, and Powell dissented from the written opinion. The decision also touched on a separate Commerce Commission environmental impact review.
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William J. Brennan Jr
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Harry A. Blackmun
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Half a Yule tree stolen from home
Six years of growth on a Norfolk pine in the Chesbrought front yard were cut down by a thief who took the top six feet with pruning shears. The family had decorated the tree with lights for Christmas, and they plan to replace the missing portion and lights.
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Chesebrough
Nixon bombs North Vietnam renews war a Christmas stance
U S officials defend renewed bombing to prevent peace talks from masking continued war. Leaders in Paris and Beijing pledge support to Vietnam while critics say bombing lengthens the conflict. Sen McGovern and Rep Hebert condemn the move, urging a halt to avoid more prisoner casualties.
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Hanoi
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U.S
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Bush
Henry A. Wissinger
Lea Due Tho
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Chouen-Lai
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Tung
Chou
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Huynh Ton Phat
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F. Edward Hepert
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Gunman robs Queen restaurant of $1,000 on ship
A gunman robbed the Sir Winston Churchill restaurant aboard the Queen Mary Monday night, taking about $1,000 from cashier Wont Kilpin. The bandit escaped unseen. police found a yellow envelope and cigar box with receipts in an abandoned washroom. Security noted another theft of a magnetic gyro compass worth $100 earlier, with no report of its removal for service.
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Mikhael Sergi
Robert J. Meard
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Ernest Seidl
Queen Mary
Apollo 17 closes lunar epoch last Moon landing
Apollo 17 returns to Earth after 75 hours on the Moon in the Tith and 12th mission. Cernan and Schmitt reported orange soil and rock samples from near a volcanic area, with scientists in Houston praising the crew for extensive lunar exploration and scientific findings.
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Local drives seek items and aid for needy families in Long Beach
Needy families and organizations in Long Beach seek donations of clothing furniture and funds. West Long Beach Neighborhood Center at 1972 W Willow St has collected items to assist about ten needy persons. Other centers listed across Long Beach request continued support and financial contributions. A note from a Wilmington reader asks how to obtain overdue alimony and child support, with guidance toward legal aid and district attorney action.
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