Laos Congress forms Communist republic in historic upheaval
The AP reports Laos dissolved the monarchy and coalition government as a People’s Congress in Vientiane voted to form a Communist republic consolidating control over Indochina. The move follows the collapse of US-backed regimes in the region.
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Meters capped to catch up on penalties in Boise
Boise city halts parking meter enforcement from December 15 to 27 to ease a ticket backlog. Mayor Eardley cites goodwill and cash flow, with 2,000 delinquent tickets by October end and a court processing rate of about 150 weekly.
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Dick Eardley
Don Horan
Knudsen Receives Freedom Award From Boys' Clubs
Lemon E. Knudsen, veteran auto executive, honored with the J Edgar Hoover Freedom Award by the Boys' Clubs of America. Born at GM where his father William S. Knudsen once led, he later led Ford and now chairs White Motor in Chicago. He has served on the national board since 1959, honoring Hoover’s 30 years in that role.
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Bunkie) Knudsen
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No communique planned after Ford’s China trip
White House spokesman Ron Nessen said Ford will not issue a communique after his five day China visit. He stressed the absence of a document does not imply failure and noted positive signs from meetings with Mao Tse tung and Teng Hsiao-ping.
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Chou En-lai
Henry A. Kissinger
Chiao Kuanhua
Palestinians vow immediate reprisals after Israeli air raid
The Palestine guerrilla command pledges immediate reprisals for a major Israeli air raid on Tuesday. Lebanon and Egypt urge a United Nations Security Council meeting to address aggression charges after about 100 people were killed and over 150 wounded in refugee camps and guerrilla bases in Lebanon. Pope Paul VI expresses sorrow and Lebanon asks world opinion to deter the aggressor.
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Lebanon
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Rashid Karami
Near collision over Lake Michigan forces two jets to dive
An American Airlines jumbo jet dived 2000 feet while 20 to 100 feet from a Trans World Airlines plane nearly seven miles above Lake Michigan. Over 300 aboard, 24 injured, three seriously. NTSB report notes no injuries on the TWA plane and no evasive action by its pilot. Cause of near collision not disclosed.
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Deer season chaos as fire and shootings disturb Pennsylvanians
Pennsylvania hunters strained resources as Sayre fire chiefs hunted for available volunteers while a Sayre home burned. Across counties trials delayed due to witnesses carrying firearms in woods and a Canton man shot his leg while deer hunting. The mass hunt triggered a six hour regional power outage and possible need for a new $500000 substation.
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Allegheny County
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Robert Butts
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