Israel Rejects U S Plan as Unjust in Meir Comment
Premier Golda Meir said Washingtons peace proposal was unjust and dangerous appeasement. She spoke after an emergency cabinet meeting that condemned the latest U S plan for a Israel Jordanian accord as prejudicing borders and security and failing to restrain Arab guerrilla activity.
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Soviet Communists Update Party Doctrine in Theses
The Soviet Communist party issued a sweeping restatement of doctrine, updating the Kremlin stance on China, Czechoslovakia, the capitalist West, and domestic issues. The 13 0 word theses claim peaceful coexistence while foreseeing sharp struggle, with exile and armed struggle referenced for oppressed peoples.
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Dodd Cleared by Justice Dept on Tax Probe
Sen. Thomas J. Dodd disclosed that the Justice Department advised no criminal charges would follow an inquiry into his income tax returns. Dodd, censured by the Senate in 1967 for political fund use, said he has been subjected to a long investigation and intends to run again.
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Senate Ethics Committee
Nigerian forces launch fourpronged attack on Biafra
Nigerian troops of the 3rd Division based at Aba launch a four pronged offensive after abortive Addis Ababa peace talks. Biafran officials report heavy casualties on both sides as artillery rockets armor and air power support the assault aimed at linking Aba with Ikoetkpene to sever a large Biafran sector.
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Viet Cong Christmas ceasefire begins in Saigon
The Viet Cong three day Christmas truce began at 1 am after reports of three terrorist incidents in the Saigon area. A U.S. spokesman said four civilians were wounded in explosions in Cholon and Gia Dinh, with two Viet Cong suspects arrested in Cholon. No early ground attacks or shellings were reported as the truce started.
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Mattel buys Turco in undisclosed stock deal
Mattel Inc, a worldwide toy maker, announced it acquired Turco Co of Du Quoin Illinois for an undisclosed amount in Mattel common stock. Turco, which makes playground equipment and has about $10 million in annual sales, will operate under its current management.
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Rogers Defends Middle East Peace Proposals
Secretary of State William P. Rogers defended U S peace plans for the Middle East and dismissed claims they amount to appeasement of the Arabs. He said progress is cautiously optimistic for South Vietnam’s defense handover and noted a 6 percent drop in North Vietnamese infiltration this year while warning against predicting a renewed offensive. Rogers urged keeping U N resolution based talks, while noting limited progress on Arab Israeli settlement, amid Israeli objections calling the proposals appeasement. In Newark, an aide to Mayor Addonizio and a court interpreter face charges of shaking down criminal-case witnesses.
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Newark, NJ
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Essex County
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Andre Soto
Pilotless Navy jet crashes into Miramar hangar
In San Diego, a single seat Crusader jet, abandoned by its pilot who parachuted clear, slammed into a Navy hangar at Miramar Naval Air Station. Eleven aboard the hangar died and fourteen were injured, with damage estimated over 20 million dollars. Lt Cyrus Rid dell, 27, of San Diego and Bellevue, Wash, survived unharmed.
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Bellevue
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Congress adjourns as major tax reform moves ahead
Congress nears adjournment after approving a large tax reform bill and Senate surrender on civil rights measures. The House cleared a $278 million appropriation bill amid debate over the Philadelphia Plan and minority employment goals. The tax package aims to cut taxes by $9.1 billion with $6.5 billion offset, amid projections of later payroll funding and social security boosts. President Nixon is expected to sign, with no post-Christmas session.
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Jiil
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Nixon Christmas party falls short for Congress
Congress rescheduled a late Capitol Hill session cutting attendance at a Nixon Christmas party. About 250 guests were expected but only 250 showed, mostly wives and children, as lawmakers battled tax reform and budgets. The Nixons appeared at 8:30 p.m. to mingle briefly, with the event set for press coverage.
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Cold wave warning and easing temps forecast
A colder air mass brings a cold wave tonight with partly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to 10 to 15 degrees above zero. Wednesday will turn mostly cloudy with a high near 30 as conditions ease and map details appear on page 18.
Illinois Storm Dumps Snow Forcing School Closures
Winter's first major storm blankets Illinois with heavy snow, closing many schools and snarling traffic. Chicago deploys over 7000 plows to clear streets while minor accidents rise on expressways and tollways. Flights face delays as O Hare and Midway work to resume operations amid gusts and drifting snow. Knox College postpones belltower installation at Old Main, a Lincoln-Douglas debate site.
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