Hope seeks approval for POW camp visit in North Vietnam
American comedian Bob Hope, returning from South Vietnam, says he hopes to visit POW camps in the North after talks with North Vietnamese officials in Vientiane. He plans a broader push for a children to children charity and a war end gesture exchange.
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Windowless 747F Freighter to Fly Test in Roswell
The Boeing 747F freighter, first of a new cargo carrier breed, will be tested at Roswell Air Center January 5 to 12 with takeoff and landing trials. It aims for government type certification by February, featuring a main deck smoke detector system new spoilers and heavier landing weight. Lufthansa will take delivery next March.
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Miss New Mexico Maid of Cotton Heads to Memphis Contest
Cynthia Ann Cates 20 daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Cates Jr leaves with her parents for national Maid of Cotton finals in Memphis Tennessee. She is one of 20 finalists and will attend receptions luncheons press events and a two and a half hour program before the 1972 Maid of Cotton is named and a new car awarded after tours in the US Canada Far East and Europe sponsored by the National Cotton Council.
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Christmas truce ends as Saigon accuses rebels of violations
South Vietnamese forces ended a 24 hour Christmas truce at 6 p.m. Saturday and cited 33 violations by the Communist command. Casualties rose to 11 soldiers killed, 37 wounded and three missing, while Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces suffered at least 28 dead. The three day unilateral cease-fire remains in effect until 1 a.m. Monday Saigon time, but officials say it is a cover for renewed infiltration. Cambodia and Laos are excluded with daily U S aircraft strikes from bases in South Vietnam and Thailand.
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Infant Born Christmas Day in Roswell
A baby girl was born at 1 39 a.m. Saturday at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell to Mr and Mrs George Gonzales of 1001 F Bland. The birth occurred early Christmas Day, marking a festive arrival for the family.
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Northwest hijack ending as 25 year old surrenders at OHare
Everett L. Holt of Indianapolis surrendered after a four hour ordeal on a parked Boeing 707 at O'Hare Illinois. He demanded two parachutes 300000 dollars and fuel to Atlanta plus seven sticks of dynamite. No one was hurt and passengers were allowed to leave.
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Leatherwood fire kills five children in Martinsville area
Five children aged 4 to 7 died when a two story frame home burned in Leatherwood, Virginia. The mother and grandfather of four were among those hospitalized with burns. Police identified the dead as Sheila Martin, 4. Renny Martin, 2. Theresa Gaynelle Martin, 7. Leila Martin, 6. and Rita Fay Hairston, 5.
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Generous hearts marked Christmas world wide
The Associated Press reports Christmas observances stressing care for the needy. John Lynch in Toronto helped a hitchhiker, a farmer in the Philippines returned money from a crash site, and a Rome protest saw priests fast for housing. Pope Paul VI urged humility before God. Queen Elizabeth II echoed seasonal unity. Nixon spoke of human brotherhood and peace.
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Seoul hotel fire claims scores in Christmas blaze
A major fire roared through the 22 story Tavyankak Hotel in downtown Seoul on Christmas morning trapping tourists and staff. Officials report at least 112 killed with dozens missing as flames cut off access for hours and rescuers pulled hundreds to safety. The building housed 203 guests and 235 employees on shift, with others inside including a bank office and an oil refinery joint venture.
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