Middle East war escalates with cross border strikes
Syria shelled Israeli positions in the occupied Golan Heights and Israel replied with a second air raid inside Syria in three days. Damascus Radio claimed an Israeli aircraft was damaged while Israel said all planes returned safely. A Syrian spokesman cited the engagement, and Israel said the attack targeted Nebir army camp north of Damascus. Israel described the raids as retaliation for Syrian shelling of civilian settlements. No casualties were reported by either side.
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Four slain in tavern robbery at Yorkville area
Four people were fatally shot and a fifth critically wounded during a Friday night robbery at a roadside tavern near Yorkville. Arrests followed in Morris, Kendall County, with Carl Riemann and Betty Pithe charged with murder and armed robbery.
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George T. Pashade
Aurora
Pine Village
Robert E. Loftus
Bristol
David M. Gardner
Bertender
John 4. Wilson
North Aurora
Carl 4. Reimann
Sandwich
Betty F. Pithe
Somonauk
Wendell Flint
Flot
Bombing halt prompts mixed reactions from Congress and public
North Vietnam bombing pause triggers hopeful response from lawmakers as talks resume. Senators Saxbe and Percy praise the move while Reuss condemns U.S. policy. The AAAS urges withdrawal and Common Cause pushes antiwar action ahead of the January caucus.
Kissinger Tho to Resume Vietnam Talks in Paris
The White House says Nixon halted bombing north of the 20th parallel and Kissinger will resume negotiations with Le Duc Tho in Paris on Jan. The technical talks between American and North Vietnamese experts also restart, as officials weigh whether this signals a path to a settlement after weeks of intense bombing and stalled talks.
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White House
Nixon
North Vietnam
Henry A. Kissinger
Vietnam
le Duc Tho
Paris
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Haiphong
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Warren
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Nguyen Thanh le
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Hani
France
Maurice Schumann
le Duc Tha
Xuan Thuy
Wiliam H. Sullivan
World leaders welcome U S bombing pause in Vietnam talks
British Prime Minister Edward Heath urged patience and a successful outcome as Europe welcomed the halt in bombing and restart of peace talks. Sweden's Olof Palme called the pause encouraging and Denmark's Anker Joergensen urged cautious optimism despite past disappointments. France remained silent on the pause as Paris talks stalled.
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Anker Joergensen
Washington
United States
Official Washington unsure Did bombing help or hinder peace
Semour Hersh reports official Washington split over whether the North Vietnam bombing, halted after 11 days of heavy raids, aided or harmed chances to reopen Paris peace talks. Some officials see coercion and momentum toward talks. others cite rising U S losses and international condemnation as counterproductive.
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Semour M. Hersh
New York Times
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Paris
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White House
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Vietnam
Bom
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Hanoi Haiphong
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Saigon
North Vietnam denies yielding to pressure in talks
North Vietnam says it did not yield to military pressure as bombings resumed during peace talks. Hanoi cites heavy losses from U S air attacks and world condemnation while confirming Du Tha and Xuan Thuy will rejoin negotiations with Kissinger. technical talks at expert level resume with Sullivan to attend.
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Hanoi
Jumbo jet crash kills dozens near Miami Everglades
An Eastern Air Lines TriStar crashed 2 miles west of Miami, killing at least 89 with 8 missing as survivors were plucked from water and muck. The three engine jet, cleared for landing at Miami International, disintegrated in swamp terrain while Coast Guard rescues and a Jackson Memorial morgue handled the victims. Weather was clear and cause under investigation.
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Jackson Memorial
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Douglas
Robert K. Bingham
Eastern
Transportation Board
TriStar
Istrument
Washington, D. C
Michael Laurie
Syosset
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Airliner TriStar crash marks first fatal run for new jet
Authorities and industry insiders said the Eastern Air Lines TriStar, the latest giant jetliner, had a strong safety record in seven months of service before crashing in the Florida Everglades. At least 89 people were killed, eight survived, and eight remained missing. Eastern official said there had been no major problems with the aircraft prior to the accident.
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Everglades
Robert K. Bingham
Eastern
No paper Monday due to New Year's Day
The Southern Transimian will not be published on Monday January 1 as the New Year holiday.
Partly Cloudy Windy and Cold With Possible Precipitation
Partly cloudy and windy with much colder conditions as highs reach the upper 30s or lower 40s. West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph and gusty today with a precipitation chance that is uncertain and possibly high.
Best 1972 stories headline roundup and year ahead
Inside today's paper highlights top 1972 basketball winners and the year ahead in 1973. Karen Rothe surveys political outlook for the region. Junior College system gains traction with Mike Smith reporting. Benton and Collinsville triumph in holiday tournaments. Jose shines twice in Razorback Classic.
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Mike Smith
Benton
Collinsville
Alukis
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